HUC

Bid Manager

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

DEDICATED TO WHAT WE DO.

PASSIONATE ABOUT HOW WE DO IT.

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning them into winning bids? Are you ready to take a central role in delivering growth and innovation in heath and care services?

Why HUC?

At HUC, we're on a mission to expand and enhance health and care services through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and cutting-edge service models. Our growth strategy is ambitious, and we need a dynamic BID MANAGER to help us identify new market opportunities, develop compelling business cases, and lead successful bid submissions.

Main duties of the job

Your Role in Driving Growth

As a key player in our Commercial Directorate, you will: Lead bid development - Create high-quality proposals that stand out. Develop strategic solutions - Collaborate with operational and clinical teams to design commercially viable service models. Identify new market opportunities - Expand our services into untapped areas. Manage the opportunity pipeline - Ensure a seamless bid process from identification to submission. Engage stakeholders - Present opportunities to senior leaders with confidence. Ensure bid excellence - Continuously improve processes for winning bids and business cases.

What We're Looking For

A results-driven professional with experience in tender writing, business development, and commercial strategy in health and care services. A sharp analytical mind to assess procurement policies, risk and reward strategies. A skilled communicator who can craft winning narratives and present ideas effectively to key stakeholders. A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and turns challenges into opportunities.

About us

At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, & financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, & more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind & long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, & delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, & exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, & smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, & regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news & opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea & coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4265-7744897

Job locations

HUC HQ, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full information about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full information about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of bid/service improvement/writing
  • NHS / Healthcare market experience
  • Awareness and understanding of commissioning processes and landscape
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft applications
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of bid/service improvement/writing
  • NHS / Healthcare market experience
  • Awareness and understanding of commissioning processes and landscape
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

HUC HQ, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL


Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

HUC HQ, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL


Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Non- Clinical Recruitment Advisor

Amy Bishop

recruitment@huc.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4265-7744897

Job locations

HUC HQ, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HL


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