Routes Healthcare
Bid Writer/Business Development Coordinator
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Bid Writer/Business Development Coordinator
Bid Writer / Business Development Coordinator
Location: Head Office, Rochdale (Hybrid – branch network & remote working)
Salary: £35K–£45K DOE plus Bonus
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About This Role
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?
If you've got a background in bid writing or business development, and want to bring your skills to a growing, values-led care provider, this role could be perfect for you.
We’re looking for a Bid Writer / Business Development Coordinator to join Routes Healthcare’s BD team. You’ll take ownership of the tender pipeline end-to-end—from identifying opportunities on procurement portals through to drafting, coordinating, and submitting winning bids—while also supporting research, events, and CRM activities.
About Routes Healthcare
At Routes, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a team that genuinely cares about our clients, and each other. For over 15 years, we’ve delivered care that enables people to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.
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What We Offer
- A varied role with real ownership of the tender pipeline
- Hybrid working, balancing home, Head Office, and branch network flexibility
- A collaborative, supportive BD team
- The ability to shape Routes Healthcare’s growth and reputation
- Ongoing professional development
- A buy & sell holiday scheme
Key Responsibilities
Bid Creation & Submission
- Lead the writing and submission of tender responses for LA, NHS, and private commissioners
- Manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-tender feedback
Content & Collaboration
- Maintain a library of bid content, case studies, and quality statements
- Coordinate input from Registered Managers, clinical leads, and senior leadership
Business Development Support
- Monitor procurement portals for new opportunities
- Update supplier profiles regularly
- Provide research and CRM administration support
Events & Engagement
- Assist in planning and delivering commissioner days, networking events, and sector conferences
- Support BD presentations and pitches
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
- 3–5 years’ experience in tender writing, bid management, or business development—ideally in health and social care, homecare, or a regulated sector
- A proven track record of successful bid submissions
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to word limits
- Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability—managing multiple deadlines under pressure
- Experience using procurement portals to track and respond to opportunities
- Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders to gather necessary input
Nice to Have
- Full UK driving licence with a business-insured vehicle
Essential Checks
- Satisfactory references
- Enhanced DBS check
This role is subject to passing the above criteria.
Apply today and help shape how Routes Healthcare wins business across the North.
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