Bid Manager / Bid Writer
- In-person with Hybrid opportunity after probation
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Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per year (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
About Us
London Fire Solutions is a leading passive fire protection specialist, delivering high-quality, compliant fire door manufacturing, installation, and remedial services across the UK.
With a strong pipeline of work and a focus on quality and safety, we’re continuing to grow — and we want you to be part of it.
About 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.
Role 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 gather accurate information and develop strong, compliant submissions.
- Create clear win themes and tailored responses that reflect LFS’s expertise, quality and value.
- Manage bid plans, review stages and internal deadlines to ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain and improve bid content libraries, case studies and supporting materials.
- Manage tender portals, framework submissions and pre-qualification questionnaires efficiently and accurately.
- 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.
Role Criteria
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 using the National TOMs framework.
- Experience developing bid libraries, case studies and standard response content.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate contributions from a range of stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and 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 coordinating stakeholders throughout the bid process.
- Ability to monitor tender pipeline activity and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Proficient in Microsoft business applications.
Desirable:
- Experience within construction, compliance, passive fire protection, fire safety or a related sector.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to position value effectively within tender submissions.
- Experience working in a growing business where priorities can shift quickly.
- Experience using AutoGen AI or similar AI tools to support bid writing, research, content drafting or workflow efficiency.
- Proficient in customer relationship management applications, such as HubSpot or similar platforms.
What Do We Offer?
- On site parking
- Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 20 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Extra 1-day annual leave per year of service (up to 25 days)
- Consistent, long‑term workload
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a specialist industry
Why Join LFS?
At London Fire Solutions, you’re not just joining a company — you’re building a career in a specialist industry where your skills are valued and developed.
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