Big Manager / Bid Writer in Gillingham

London Fire Solutions (LFS) is a leading passive fire protection and fire door manufacturing contractor, trusted by major housing providers and public-sector clients. Since 2011, we have grown into a nationally recognised business operating across London, the South Coast and the Midlands. From our 21,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Gillingham, we produce fully certified fire doors and deliver large-scale installation, maintenance and compliance projects. With a strong order book, sustained growth and ambitious expansion plans through 2030, this is an excellent opportunity to join LFS at a significant stage in its development.

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.

Key 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 develop accurate, compliant and compelling submissions.
• Create clear win themes and tailored responses that reflect LFS’s expertise, quality and value.
• Manage bid programmes, review stages and internal deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain and improve bid libraries, case studies and supporting content.
• Manage tender portals, framework submissions and pre-qualification questionnaires.
• 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.

Person Specification:

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 use of the National TOMs framework.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate stakeholder contributions.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with 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 communicating with stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Proficient in Microsoft business applications.

Desirable:

• Experience within construction, compliance, passive fire protection, fire safety or a related sector.
• Experience working in a fast-growing business environment.
• Experience using AutoGen AI or similar AI tools to support bid writing and workflow efficiency.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or similar systems.

Why Join LFS?

Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business with a clear long-term strategy. Play a central role in securing major contract awards and supporting the continued growth of the business. Benefit from a competitive salary, strong benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Death in service
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance