Senior Business Development Writer

Practice Plus Group

  • Southampton
  • £44,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Practice Plus Group is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Writer to join our dynamic team during an exciting period of growth. You'll play a crucial role in securing multi-million-pound healthcare contracts, focusing on Secondary Care and Integrated Urgent Care through public sector commissioning.This isn't just about writing tender responses - you'll be shaping our entire approach to bid writing, leading a team, and directly influencing healthcare delivery for some of the UK's most vulnerable populations.What makes this role special:
  • Lead and develop a dedicated writing team
  • Home-based working with flexibility around deadlines
  • Direct impact on healthcare contracts worth millions
  • Collaborative environment with passionate healthcare professionals
  • Genuine opportunities for career advancement
If you have any questions, contact or 07753313395.Applicants must have the right to work in the UKWhat you'll be doingLeading the Writing Function Set standards and drive quality across all bid responses for Secondary Care and Integrated Urgent Care. Take ownership of the writing process from strategy to final submission, making editorial decisions and ensuring we truly answer what commissioners are asking for.Team Leadership Direct line management of 2 Business Development Writers, sharing knowledge and teaching techniques like storyboarding. Help others develop their writing skills while fostering collaborative working practices across our team of 10+ writers.Strategic Impact Work closely with clinical teams and business development colleagues to translate complex healthcare concepts into compelling proposals. You'll have genuine input into how we approach tenders and the creative freedom to try new approaches.Quality Excellence Review and enhance other writers' work, maintain style standards, and continuously improve our bidding methodologies. Mentor writers in fundamental principles while developing standardised approaches for different opportunity types.What we'll look for in youEssential Experience:
  • Proven track record in bid writing, ideally with healthcare or public sector experience
  • Strong understanding of UK public procurement processes, particularly NHS frameworks
  • Leadership experience with ability to mentor writers and quality-assure work
  • Advanced writing skills including content strategy, storyboarding, and persuasive messaging
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently
The Right Approach:We need someone confident in their abilities and comfortable being the writing expert in the room. You'll understand that bid writing is both art and science - appreciating the psychology behind persuasive storytelling while ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.Bonus Points:
  • Healthcare sector knowledge or genuine interest in improving patient outcomes
  • Experience with Secondary Care, Ophthalmology, MSK, 111 and other Integrated Urgent Care Services
  • Understanding of CQC inspection frameworks and healthcare regulation
Why Work With UsMeaningful Impact Your proposals directly affect healthcare contracts worth millions and influence care delivery for patients across the UK. Your work genuinely matters.Comprehensive Package:
  • Up to £44,000 salary plus commission scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25-28 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • NHS Blue Light Card access
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Flexible home-based working
Growth and DevelopmentWe're committed to supporting your professional development with:
  • Bespoke induction programme
  • Individual competency framework
  • Learning Management System
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Energetic, supportive team culture
Autonomy and FlexibilityThis role offers genuine freedom to shape how we approach bidding while working flexibly from home with travel as needed. You'll have the opportunity to make real change and drive innovation.Our ValuesWe're guided by clear values that create a positive working environment:· We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated· We act with integrity· We embrace diversity· We strive to do things better togetherLocationReadingPositionLeadership & ManagementAdvertising SalaryCirca £44,000 per annumVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypeFull TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeAccess to private health insuranceTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment…it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.

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