Heales Innovation Group – Hitchin, Hertfordshire (Office Based)
Are you a talented Bid Writer with a flair for business development and winning new opportunities? Do you enjoy creating compelling proposals while also helping to grow client relationships and identify new revenue streams?
We are seeking a highly motivated Bid Writer / Business Development Officer to join our vibrant office in Hertfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing and innovative business where creativity, collaboration, and commercial success are at the heart of everything we do.
The Heales Innovation Group, incorporating Heales Medical, is an expanding organisation operating primarily within the Occupational Health industry, supporting both private and public sector organisations across the United Kingdom.
This is a dual-purpose role combining high-quality bid writing with commercial business development activity. You will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end bid and proposal process, producing persuasive submissions, identifying tender opportunities, and contributing to wider growth initiatives.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, clinical services, finance, and leadership teams to develop winning bids, strengthen pipeline opportunities, and help drive business expansion.
Support the full end-to-end bid / proposal process from opportunity identification through to submission
Write clear, persuasive, and high-quality bid responses tailored to client requirements
Coordinate information gathering from multiple internal stakeholders
Ensure submissions are compliant, accurate, and delivered to fixed deadlines
Support high-value, complex, and public sector tender submissions
Maintain bid content libraries, case studies, and reusable proposal materials
Use digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve efficiency and quality
Identify and track new tender, framework, and growth opportunities
Build relationships with prospective and existing clients
Support pipeline management and lead generation activity
Contribute to sales strategies and commercial growth plans
Analyse market trends, competitors, and customer needs
Attend networking events, client meetings, and industry forums where required
Support customer retention and account development initiatives
Experience working across the end-to-end bid or proposal process
Proven ability to develop clear, persuasive written content aligned to client needs
Experience supporting complex or high-value bids
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
The ability to work to fixed deadlines within a structured bid environment
Commercial awareness with the confidence to support growth activity
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Experience using digital tools (including AI-enabled tools) to improve efficiency and quality
The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:
Experience within healthcare, occupational health, professional services, or other regulated environments
Exposure to formal bid governance processes
Experience contributing to bid knowledge management or content libraries
Previous experience in business development, account management, or sales support
Understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and tender portals
At Heales Innovation Group, we offer a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. Our commitment to employee advancement means you will have access to opportunities for professional development, career progression, and exposure to strategic commercial projects.
Our office culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.
