[Hiring] Bid Lead @United Response

Role Description

United Response is looking for an experienced Bid Lead to lead and coordinate high-quality bids and proposals, helping us secure new opportunities and support our continued growth.

Purpose of the role of Bid Lead:

• To secure sustainable growth for United Response.
• Retain existing contracts and win new opportunities ensuring our work creates lasting positive outcomes for people and communities.

What we're looking for:

• Leadership and organisation: The ability to take responsibility, plan effectively, manage competing priorities and support colleagues in line with United Response’s values.
• Communication and teamwork: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and confidently lead or participate in virtual meetings.
• Problem-solving and decision-making: A proactive, analytical approach, with the confidence to make informed decisions, resolve issues and work to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Professional knowledge and IT skills: Knowledge of care and support for people with disabilities and support needs, alongside strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with CRM and contract management systems would be beneficial.
• Quality and continuous improvement: The ability to monitor performance, evaluate quality and identify opportunities to improve services and ways of working.
• Resource and workload management: Strong time management skills, the ability to work flexibly and independently, and resilience when managing changing demands.
• Values and behaviours: A positive, approachable and self-motivated attitude, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will uphold the dignity and respect of the people we support and demonstrate integrity, courage and a commitment to United Response’s values.

Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?

Do you want to contribute to United Response's mission and Vision?

Do you want to know your work is making a difference to someone’s life?

If so, we would be keen to hear from you.

Requirements

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be currently resident within the United Kingdom.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card * T&C’s apply
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Two wellbeing days per year
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Company Description

United Response is not just a social care provider, we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles.

• In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold.
• United Response’s culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels included and can be the best they can be.
• We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
• We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
• United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.

This role is subject to a DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by United Response. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, early application is strongly encouraged.