Are you a brilliant writer with a talent for winning business? Do you know how to turn a complex tender spec into a compelling, compliant bid and enjoy the buzz of a submission going in on deadline?
We're looking for a Bid Writer / Business Development Coordinator to join Routes Healthcare's BD team. You'll own our tender pipeline end-to-end — from spotting opportunities on procurement portals through to writing, coordinating, and submitting winning bids.
Job Title:
Bid Writer / Business Development Coordinator
Location:
Head Office, Rochdale (Hybrid — branch network & remote working)
Salary:
£35K–£45K DOE plus Bonus
Contract:
Full-Time, Permanent
What you can expect from us:
• A varied role with real ownership of the tender pipeline
• Hybrid working — flexibility between home and Head Office and our branch network
• A collaborative, supportive BD team
• Genuine opportunity to shape Routes Healthcare's growth and reputation
• Ongoing professional development
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
What the role involves:
• Leading the writing and submission of tender responses for LA, NHS, and private commissioners
• Managing the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-tender feedback
• Maintaining a library of bid content, case studies, and quality statements
• Monitoring procurement portals for new opportunities and keeping supplier profiles up to date
• Supporting BD presentations, pitches, market research, and CRM administration
What we're looking for:
• 3–5 years' experience in tender writing, bid management, or business development
• A track record of producing successful bid submissions
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and to word limits
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
