Bid & Proposals Manager – Fire & Security Services

Centrum Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Strong benefits package

Development support

Job summary

A fire and security services company in Birmingham is seeking a Bid & Proposals Manager to lead the bid process from qualification to submission. This hands-on role involves managing tenders while collaborating closely with sales and operations, ensuring high-quality proposals. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in regulated environments such as fire and security. The role offers a salary of £35,000–£45,000 and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bid, proposals, or tender management role.
• Strong written communication and organization skills.
• Confidence working with tender portals and deadlines.
• Experience in fire & security or similar regulated service environments.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and qualifying tender and framework opportunities.
• Managing bids from qualification through to submission.
• Coordinating internal contributors and leading bid reviews.
• Writing and managing PQQs, tenders, presentations, and clarifications.
• Working with operational teams to capture technical detail.
• Maintaining bid libraries, certifications, and case studies.
• Tracking bid outcomes and supporting re‑tenders.

Skills

Tender management

Written communication

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Bid & Proposals Manager – Fire & Security Services

We’re looking for a Bid & Proposals Manager to own the end-to-end tender and framework bid process within our fire and security services business.

This is a hands‑on role working closely with sales and operational teams to produce high‑quality, compliant, and commercially strong submissions. The role is primarily office‑based, with occasional client site visits to support the development of realistic and competitive proposals.

What you’ll be doing

• Identifying and qualifying tender and framework opportunities
• Managing bids from qualification through to submission
• Coordinating internal contributors and leading bid reviews
• Writing and managing PQQs, tenders, presentations, and clarifications
• Working with operational teams to capture technical detail
• Maintaining bid libraries, certifications, and case studies
• Tracking bid outcomes and supporting re‑tenders

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a bid, proposals, or tender management role
• Strong written communication and organisation skills
• Confidence working with tender portals and deadlines
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Experience in fire & security or similar regulated service environments
• Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO, NSI, BAFE)
• Comfortable attending client sites when required

What’s on offer

• Salary £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Strong benefits package and development support

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