Winning Bid Manager – Fire Safety Solutions

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd; Elland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + No?

Birthday off (probation)

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd is seeking a driven Bid Manager to support growth across the group. The role focuses on leading bid submissions for passive fire protection and compliance services, crafting win themes and high-quality responses, and coordinating with leadership, marketing and external bodies to secure contracts.

You will research opportunities, manage deadlines, and collaborate across teams to improve win rates while building relationships with framework organisations and

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of passive fire protection and associated compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities.
• Confidence to work independently and take 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.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team to create compelling bid content to improve win rates.
• Research and understand each bid to craft winning themes.
• Drive improvements in bid processes, quality and win rates.
• Develop social value commitments and support PQQs and compliance submissions.
• Coordinate with Marketing on case studies, website and social content.
• Build relationships with framework procurement bodies and attend industry events.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal writing

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Deadline management

Multitasking/bid juggling

Relationship building

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd is seeking a driven Bid Manager to support growth across the group. The role focuses on leading bid submissions for passive fire protection and compliance services, crafting win themes and high-quality responses, and coordinating with leadership, marketing and external bodies to secure contracts.

You will research opportunities, manage deadlines, and collaborate across teams to improve win rates while building relationships with framework organisations and