Bid Manager in Gillingham, South East

Bid Manager (Tenders & Bid Writing)

Location: Gillingham Kent ME8 (On-site with hybrid flexibility after probation)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Help win projects that shape safer buildings across the UK

At London Fire Solutions (LFS), we protect lives through high-quality passive fire protection and fire door solutions. Working with major housing providers and public-sector clients, we deliver large-scale projects that ensure buildings remain safe and compliant.

With a strong pipeline and ambitious growth plans through to 2030, we’re looking for a Bid Manager to play a key role in securing our next phase of success.

The Role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the full bid lifecycle within a growing business.

You’ll produce clear, compelling and compliant submissions, working closely with operational, commercial and technical teams to ensure every bid reflects the quality and expertise LFS is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bids from opportunity through to submission and review
• Write and coordinate tenders, bids and PQQ responses
• Develop strong win themes and tailored content
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather accurate information
• Manage timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions
• Maintain and improve bid libraries and case studies

• Manage tender portals and framework submissions
• Review feedback to improve future bid performance

About You

Essential

• Experience in bid management, bid writing or tender coordination
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of public sector tender processes
• Experience with social value responses (e.g. National TOMs)
• Highly organised with strong project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated and confident taking ownership
• Experience using tender portals and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience in construction, fire safety or compliance sectors
• Commercial awareness and ability to position value
• Experience in a fast-paced or growing business
• Familiarity with AI tools or CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot)

Why Join LFS?

• Join a growing, forward-thinking business
• Work from a modern head office and manufacturing facility
• Play a key role in winning major contracts
• Real opportunities for career development and progression

Benefits

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

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If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Alternative job titles may include. Bid Manager, Bid Writer, Tender Manager, Proposals Manager, Bid & Tender Manager.

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