Bid Manager / Bid Writer

Lfsfire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Death in Service

Cycle to Work scheme

20 days annual leave + your birthday

Additional leave per year of service (

Job summary

London Fire Solutions is seeking an experienced Bid Manager / Bid Writer to lead bid management and writing activities across the business. You'll own the full tender and pre-qualification process, producing clear, compliant submissions that are delivered accurately and on or ahead of deadlines.

Working with operational, commercial and technical teams, you will develop win themes, manage bid plans and maintain content libraries, ensuring professional and consistent representation of LFS across

Qualifications

• Experience in bid management, bid writing, tender coordination or proposal development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear, persuasive submissions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and regulated tender processes.
• Experience responding to social value questions, including National TOMs framework.
• Experience building bid libraries, case studies and standard content.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong project management and coordination across stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with proactive bid ownership.
• Proficient with tender portals, PQQs and formal bid submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment to submission and post-tender review.
• Coordinate writing, review and submission of bids, tenders and PQQ responses.
• Gather accurate information from operations, commercial and technical teams.
• Create win themes and tailored responses reflecting LFS's value.
• Manage bid plans, review stages and deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain bid content libraries, case studies and supporting materials.
• Oversee tender portals and pre-qualification submissions efficiently.
• Review outcomes, capture feedback and drive improvements for future bids.
• Build relationships across the business and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Bid management

Bid writing

Tender coordination

Proposal development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Public sector procurement

Social value / TOMs

Bid libraries & case studies

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HubSpot CRM

Tender portals

PQQs

Job description

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.