Senior Bid Manager in Stafford

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Senior Bid Manager

Location: Home-based (with occasional travel to Lichfield, Staffordshire)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week



About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bid Manager to lead end-to-end tender management within our busy and fast-paced tendering team. You will work on public sector tenders in the health and social care sector, supporting and deputising for the Head of Bids and Tendering. The role includes drafting and writing high-quality bid content, coordinating Bid Writers, and contributing to business growth through successful tender submissions.

You’ll be at the heart of every aspect of tender development, ensuring submissions are compliant, compelling, and aligned with Voyage Care’s strategic goals.



About Voyage Care

Voyage Care provides specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, head and spinal injuries, and other complex conditions. With over 30 years of experience, our 11,000+ passionate staff support more than 3,500 vulnerable adults and children across the UK in residential, supported living, and outreach services.

We have ambitious growth plans over the next 5–10 years, and this role is key to delivering that agenda responsibly and sustainably.



Key Responsibilities



Analyse tender documents, create launch materials, and lead launch calls.

Gather and translate information into persuasive, competitive tender submissions.

Write original, high-quality content that meets compliance and clarity standards.

Includes drafting and writing high-quality bid content.

Collaborate with Bid Writers and oversee their contributions to tenders.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of tender documentation, including portal submissions.

Conduct final portal checks to ensure full compliance.

Maintain reporting and contribute to the team’s information library.

Coach and support Bid Managers and Bid Writers in their development.

Help meet team targets and objectives.

Liaise with internal departments to ensure accurate and current information is used.

Follow agreed management and review processes to ensure quality and auditability



What We’re Looking For



Degree-level qualification.

Minimum three years’ experience in bid management within the social care sector, ideally including Voyage Care’s specialisms.

Excellent written communication skills.

Strong knowledge of public procurement in health and social care.

High computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).

Strong project management, planning, and time-management skills.

Confident verbal and presentational communication.

Willingness to work in a hybrid model, attending the office when required.

Commitment to delivering consistently high-qualityBenefits



Pension scheme and life assurance.

Long service awards.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Employee discount app for retail and leisure.

Funded Blue Light Card.

Enhanced family leave.

Free 24/7 external counselling service.

Wagestream app – access your pay as you earn it.

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If you’re ready to help us change lives through exceptional care and support, we’d love to hear from you.

Voyage Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (England) or PVG (Scotland) check, including a check against the Barred Adult

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