Senior Bid Writer (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Senior Bid Writer (Public Sector): Leading the end-to-end tender process for UK public sector opportunities, particularly NHS tenders, with an accent on developing compelling bid strategies and translating complex AI-enabled healthcare propositions. Focus on ensuring compliant, well-structured, and persuasive responses to secure critical partnerships and drive growth.

Location: Hybrid role based in the UK, with a remote or hybrid work policy. This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Salary: £51,240–£80,520 a year

Company

hirify.global is an AI-first healthcare platform aiming to make world-class healthcare accessible, significantly reducing costs for various healthcare organizations.

What you will do

• Own the identification, monitoring, and qualification of relevant UK public-sector opportunities, including NHS tenders and national frameworks.
• Lead the end-to-end bid process for public-sector tenders, from kick-off to submission.
• Develop clear, compelling bid strategies aligned with commissioner priorities and evaluation criteria.
• Take primary responsibility for writing and editing high-quality tender responses, including service delivery models and AI-enabled care approaches.
• Work closely with Clinical, Product, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to gather inputs and shape submissions.
• Manage bid timelines, inputs, and internal approvals to ensure on-time, high-quality submissions and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) writing and managing public-sector bids, ideally within the NHS or wider UK healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement processes, including Trusts, ICSs, and national programmes.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream bids under time pressure.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive responses.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional contributors and managing competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, structure, and compliance, comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Nice to have

• Experience bidding for digital health, AI-enabled healthcare, or clinical services.
• Familiarity with MSK, physiotherapy, mental health, women’s health, prehab/rehab, or occupational health services.
• Experience working on large-scale ICS or multi-Trust procurements.
• Understanding of NHS strategic priorities, including the Long Term Plan and health inequalities.
• Experience contributing to bid strategy beyond just writing.

Culture & Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with room for creativity.
• Opportunity for career development and growth with a competitive salary.
• Work with a talented team on an innovative solution impacting the future of healthcare.
• Flexible environment with unlimited vacation.
• Access to health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions).
• Remote or Hybrid work policy.