WithYou is a hugely successful charity that provides innovative support to people who are experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health via a wide range of services across Scotland and England. WithYou’s impressive Scottish region started delivering services in 2004 and has grown to include critical services including Community Link services, rural outreach, virtual and in-person drug and alcohol services, Naloxone training and supply, young person and family support, and education and employment projects. WithYou in Scotland is supported by a Council for Scotland who have been chosen for their expertise and commitment to the work of the charity.
WithYou is a trusted partner to a wide range of funders, including the Scottish Government, Local Authorities, and the NHS, and the ongoing availability of their crucial services relies on the exceptional work of their business development directorate.
To support the ongoing success of the organisation’s development in Scotland, we are looking for a committed Bid Manager.
The Role:
Working in partnership with the Commercial and Operations Directors to deliver the development strategy for Scotland
Line management and development of a Bid Writer who works on Scottish regional bids
Project management of internal stakeholders, including clinical, operations and finance subject matter experts, to develop service models, budgets, and win themes
Overseeing the production of winning tenders and holding responsibility for the Scotland bid pipeline in line with the overall strategic plan
Delivering support to operational colleagues to prepare for re-tendering activity and contribute to ongoing service model development and improvement
Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, commissioners and external stakeholders
Working with the Tender Quality Manager to analyse tender and stakeholder feedback to inform ongoing improvements
Ensuring that the financial modelling of tenders reflects the service model, requirements of commissioners and is commercially competitive.
The Person:
Extensive experience and proven track record in business development, including writing tenders, designing services, producing budgets, developing new products, and forming strategic and operational partnerships
Line management experience gained within a business development team
Excellent project management and organisational skills, including tender and pipeline planning and management
Proven experience of writing successful tenders
Demonstrable experience developing and leading partnerships with external stakeholders, including negotiating subcontracting or other contractual terms
Deep knowledge of commissioning in Scotland.
Further information:
WithYou offers benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, including:
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
2 days paid volunteer leave per year
Auto-enrollment into WithYou’s pension scheme, with 6% employer pension contribution
Access to our Rewards Voucher Scheme - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing.
WithYou has retained Atholl Rose People as their recruitment partner. Please download the Job Description and Application Form and follow the instructions to register your interest in this role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 21st April, but the selection process will be ongoing throughout this period so you may be invited to interview prior to this date.
WithYou and Atholl Rose positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
This is a home-based role so applicants must be able to work from their home but also be able to travel to meetings across Scotland as required.