Big Manager / Bid Writer
1 day ago
Gillingham
Bid Manager / Bid Writer Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In-person with Hybrid opportunity after probation Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per year (DOE) About Us London Fire Solutions (LFS) is a leading passive fire protection and fire door manufacturing contractor, trusted by major housing providers and public-sector clients. Since 2011, we have grown into a nationally recognised business operating across London, the South Coast and the Midlands. From our 21,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Gillingham, we produce fully certified fire doors and deliver large-scale installation, maintenance and compliance projects. With a strong order book, sustained growth and ambitious expansion plans through 2030, this is an excellent opportunity to join LFS at a significant stage in its development. The Role We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager / Bid Writer to lead bid management and bid writing activity across the business. The successful candidate will take ownership of the full tender and pre-qualification process, producing clear, compelling and compliant submissions that are delivered accurately and, wherever possible, ahead of deadline. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams, you will play a key role in securing major contracts and framework opportunities while ensuring LFS is represented professionally and consistently. Key Responsibilities • Lead the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through to submission and post-tender review., • Plan, coordinate, write, review and submit high-quality bids, tenders and PQQ responses., • Work with operational, commercial and technical teams to develop accurate, compliant and compelling submissions., • Create clear win themes and tailored responses that reflect LFS’s expertise, quality and value., • Manage bid programmes, review stages and internal deadlines to ensure timely submissions., • Maintain and improve bid libraries, case studies and supporting content., • Manage tender portals, framework submissions and pre-qualification questionnaires., • Review bid outcomes, capture feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen future submissions., • Build strong relationships across the business and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Person Specification: Essential • Experience in bid management, bid writing, tender coordination or proposal development., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and professional submissions., • Excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality and accuracy., • Understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and regulated tender processes., • Experience responding to social value questions, including use of the National TOMs framework., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate stakeholder contributions., • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of the bid process from start to finish., • Good working knowledge of tender portals, PQQs and formal bid submission processes., • Commercial awareness and confidence communicating with stakeholders throughout the bid process., • Proficient in Microsoft business applications. Desirable • Experience within construction, compliance, passive fire protection, fire safety or a related sector., • Experience working in a fast-growing business environment., • Experience using AutoGen AI or similar AI tools to support bid writing and workflow efficiency., • Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or similar systems. Why Join LFS? Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business with a clear long-term strategy. Play a central role in securing major contract awards and supporting the continued growth of the business. Benefit from a competitive salary, strong benefits package and opportunities for career development. Benefits • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount, • Death in service, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Life insurance