Winning Bid Lead – Fire Safety & Compliance

Checkmate Fire Solutions; Elland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Chr

Birthday off (probation)

Training Academy & Development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions is seeking a Strategic Bid Manager to drive high-quality bid submissions and strategic fits across the group. You will lead content creation, collaborate with Leadership, and improve win rates while aligning with social value commitments and compliance submissions.

The role requires extensive passive fire protection knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids with independence.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of passive fire protection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline management.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities.
• Confidence to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality bid and tender submissions.
• Evaluate new opportunities and assess strategic fit.
• Generate content with Leadership Team to increase bid conversion rates.
• Research and understand each bid/tender to craft winning content and themes.
• Drive improvements across bid processes, quality and win rates.
• Develop social value commitments and support PQQs, accreditations and compliance submissions.
• Collaborate with Marketing on case studies, website and social media content.
• Build relationships with framework procurement organisations and represent Checkmate at industry events.

Skills

Passive fire protection knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Deadline management

Multi-bid prioritization

Independence and initiative

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions is seeking a Strategic Bid Manager to drive high-quality bid submissions and strategic fits across the group. You will lead content creation, collaborate with Leadership, and improve win rates while aligning with social value commitments and compliance submissions.

The role requires extensive passive fire protection knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids with independence.