Strategic Bid Manager

Role:                                    Strategic Bid Manager

Location:                             Leeds, LS15 8GB We operate a hybrid schedule, meaning 1-2 days in the office per week 

Salary:                                 £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE, plus up to a 10% annual discretionary bonus and our extensive benefits

Contract type:                    Permanent

Employment type:             Full time

Working hours:                  Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you!

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

The Strategic Bid Manager will drive Pharmacy2U’s growth by managing bids and tenders across NHS, private and digital health markets. Responsible for identifying opportunities and delivering high-quality, compliant proposals, the role supports the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission and onboarding. Working closely with Partnerships and cross-functional teams, the postholder will develop clear, compelling responses aligned to strategic objectives. This is a collaborative role requiring strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work.

Financial security & rewards

·        Competitive contributory pension

·        Occupational sick pay

·        Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses

·        Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)

·        Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)

Family-friendly

·        Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

·        Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life

Health & wellbeing

·        Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)

·        Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support

·        Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes

·        Regular health and wellbeing initiatives

Career growth

·        Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development

Time off & flexibility

·        25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service

·        Buy and sell holiday scheme

Everyday perks & exclusive discounts

·        Blue Light Card and employee discount platform

·        Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds

·        25% off health & beauty purchases

·        25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services

Culture & community

·        Regular social events throughout the year

What you’ll be doing?

·        Coordinate end-to-end bid and tender submissions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery

·        Identify and track relevant procurement, tender and partnership opportunities

·         Draft, compile and maintain high-quality bid responses, presentations and supporting materials

·        Manage timelines, internal inputs and submission processes to meet deadlines

·        Coordinate clarification questions, follow-ups and procurement communications

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure accurate, aligned responses

·         Support service design, operational proposals and implementation planning for new opportunities

·        Participate in client interactions, including meetings, briefings and onboarding activities

·        Maintain bid documentation, libraries, reporting and tracking, including outcomes and performance insights

·        Contribute to continuous improvement of bid processes, templates and governance practices

·        Build and maintain effective internal stakeholder relationships to improve response quality and efficiency

Who are we looking for?

·        Experience supporting bids, tenders or proposals within healthcare, digital health, pharmacy or other regulated environments

·        Experience responding to NHS tenders or working with healthcare procurement frameworks

·        Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation

·        Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

·        Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and gather input effectively

·        Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance standards

·        Good commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to business cases and proposals

·        Knowledge of healthcare, pharmacy or digital health services and operating environments

·        Experience supporting service design, onboarding or implementation activities

·        Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to build eff...