Bid Writer Jobs in London, Greater London
Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through writing programmes and mentoring for children in our community, by working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in East London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.
We are looking for a confident leader to work closely with the Director to continue the growth and resilience of our organisation. You’ll drive successful fundraising and trading income, and understand how our communications can support this.
You will be a forward planner with an ability to respond to opportunity and manage risk. With keen attention to detail as well as the overview, you’ll have strong financial management skills. You will be great with people, have excellent communication skills, and be able to bring the best out in our team.
You will enjoy working in a supportive, busy and fun environment and be motivated by our commitment to champion the writer in every child.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home based: National with occasional travel
Job reference: 182
Contract type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025 (possible permanency beyond March 2025)
Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week, between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (exact dates to be agreed/discussed at interview)
Salary: £19,299.60 - £22,705.20 (Full time equivalent £32,166.00 - £37,842.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Senior Bid Writer to join our Business Development team working on tender opportunities, tracking new and existing business and handling of new contracts for POhWER.
POhWER needs to increase and diversify its income to achieve greater financial sustainability. To do this we need to grow our services to reach new parts of the UK and new areas of work. However we also recognise the importance of retaining our existing contracts. To support this ambition we are looking for someone to support and work with our existing team.
Our Bid Writers coordinate the organisation’s response to all tenders. This includes re-tendering for our existing services as well as responding to tenders for services in new areas, or new services in our existing areas.
The role includes:
· Lead and co-ordinate tender activity ensuring that POhWER wins and retains new and existing services and contracts
· Take ownership of the bid response, style and format and overseeing it through the production process.
· Prepare and write tenders in a persuasive manner that takes full account of customer-specific style and content.
You will have excellent written communication, attention to detail and proof reading skills and a good knowledge of POhWER’s services. You will also have an ability to work to strict deadlines and a confident, flexible and positive attitude.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the role.
How to apply
We’re keen to get a Senior Bid Writer started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and your notice period.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 2024
Location of Interviews: Remote (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
A DBS check will be conducted for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At All Ways Network (AWN), we are dedicated to radically changing the grant making sector and removing barriers to grant funding for small not for profits supporting the Muslim community in the UK.
Each year, as well as facilitating and delivering funders information sessions for NFPs either online or via our flagship event, Meet the Funders, our trustees and staff team focus on removing barriers to funding for NFPs more generally. AWN is driving improvements to grant making processes and infrastructure and standards across the UK.
As Operations Manager at AWN, you will play a vital role in managing and developing the operational business functions of the organisation to support the successful expression of All Ways Network’s (AWN) charitable aims. You will support the Board of Trustees in leading the charity and its staff, building relationships with stakeholders, and developing and implementing our long-term strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Trustees to deliver and improve AWN’s strategic planning, annual operational planning, and budgeting process and ensure our vision and mission are effectively translated into operational goals and initiatives.
- Work closely with the Treasurer to manage the allocation of resources and oversee budgeting, fundraising and grant management.
- Lead on aspects of our HR function with the support of trustees, taking charge of our recruitment, personnel development and staff support.
- Maintain effective internal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and manage organisational risks effectively.
- Support the Board of Trustees to maintain effective governance.
- Support the team to develop and manage impactful partnerships and stakeholder relationships, providing strategic advice on project delivery and ensuring our partnership arrangements are well planned and managed with care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility, goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
- Attend events outside office hours and weekends where necessary.
How to Apply
Please demonstrate how you meet the role requirements and how you think you can contribute to AWN. Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) answering the following questions:
- why are you interested in the role of Operations Manager at AWN?
- how do your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role?
The closing date is Monday 15th April 2024. Applications must be submitted by 12:00pm UK time.
Full job description & person specification are available to download.
Please note: This role has funding for 3 years however further funding will be allocated to this role as it is an integral part of our organisation and work moving forward.
Please download the application pack and apply by Monday 15th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FareShare
Job Description – Trusts and Grants Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid/London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £24,973.60-£26,288 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, working with a network of 18 independent organisations to make sure good quality surplus food reaches people who need it most, rather than being wasted. We rescue food from farms, factories, supermarkets and food outlets and send it to almost 9,000 charities working on the frontline to support their communities. FareShare food nourishes people in need and connects them with vital support services to help them build a brighter future.
Every day, millions of people skip meals or go without any food, driven to food insecurity by the cost of living crisis. Yet at the same time, over three million tonnes of good to eat food goes to waste in the UK – enough for 7 billion meals.
In 2022/23, FareShare redistributed enough food for almost 130 million meals, but we know there is more food out there that could be used to support communities in need rather than needlessly wasted. This is an exciting time to join FareShare, as we embark on a new, ambitious three-year strategy that will maximise the social and environmental impact of rescuing surplus food.
The role
FareShare has a vibrant Fundraising team that has achieved incredible growth in support across income streams over recent years. At the same time, the organisation is passionate and committed to expanding our work so more surplus food can reach thousands of charities and community groups nationwide. To meet this ambition, we need to continue to grow our income and are looking for a Trusts and Grants Assistant who will be a key part of our Trusts and Grants team.
This is a new role that will lead on securing and managing grants of up to £10,000 and will provide support to the wider team on a range of functions, from bid development and supporter care, to research and prospecting, income reconciliation and record keeping. It joins a team of five that manage a diverse range of partnerships worth more than £4m each year.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to start or develop a career in Trusts fundraising whilst working in a successful and supportive team.
About You
We are looking for somebody with fantastic written and verbal communication skills. You are a confident writer with an ability to present information that is clear and appropriate for different audiences and enjoy public-facing responsibilities. You will have good experience of managing a variety of administrative responsibilities and will be comfortable working to deadlines. You will be a positive force in the team, happy to use your initiative to help and support the fundraising strategy as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation: Manage proposals, communications and reporting to smaller grant givers and support the Trusts and Grants team in wider bid development.
- Supporter Care: Work with the wider Fundraising team to create inspiring communications and stewardship journeys for our supporters. This may also involve occasionally supporting the set up and delivery of funder events.
- Gift Processing: Work with Finance and Fundraising teams to ensure accurate banking and recording of grants and to administer timely thanking of our supporters.
- Research and prospecting: Support the Trusts and Grants team in the management of our prospecting pipeline and the co-ordination of introductions and mailouts.
- Administration: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Trust contacts and communications on our fundraising database, and to ensure this information adheres to data protection guidelines.
- Fundraising support: Undertake other duties that support the organisations fundraising strategy, in keeping with the grade and overall purpose of the role.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the below criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer services.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the team as well as the ability to work independently.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to work analytically and with numbers.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of fundraising or working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
- Demonstrable interest in food insecurity, food waste and surplus redistribution.
Competencies and behaviours
- A commitment to recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusion.
- An interest in furthering FareShare’s mission.
- Flexibility of approach and a team player.
- Forward thinking and willing to contribute ideas and opinions.
- Willingness to travel around the UK on an occasional basis.
FareShare’s head office is in central London and we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel in at least 1 day a week. More flexible arrangements can be discussed in the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Project Manager Authors and Illustrators
Location: This post can be based in either our London office in Battersea or our Leeds head office, but if Leeds based would require regular travel to London for book events and meetings. BookTrust is a hybrid working organisation with the expectation of at least eight in person meeting days each month. There’s an additional requirement for occasional UK travel to engage with our users, partners and beneficiaries across the country and to connect with colleagues in our other hub locations.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
BookTrust is the the UK's largest reading charity and we reach millions of children every year with books, resources and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice. We are national in scale and operate in every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. We work through every local authority, via children’s centres, schools, libraries and health professionals, to reach the families who need us most.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, creative and super-organised children’s book expert to develop and project manage author and illustrator activities across the organisation, to bring to life the magic of children’s books to our partners, including thousands of frontline practitioners working with children aged 0-13 across the country. The role will lead on developing and managing every aspect of our BookTrust Represents virtual author visits to schools, and managing the BookTrust Represents author and illustrator community of writers and illustrators of colour. They will work closely and creatively with authors, illustrators, and stakeholders including primary school teachers, Early Years practitioners and BookTrust staff across many departments to help BookTrust achieve its strategic mission of bringing the benefits of reading to children in the greatest need, achieving long-lasting impact.
We are looking for a flexible, collaborative team player who wants to bring energy, ideas and experience to be an integral part of BookTrust as a centre of excellence for children’s books knowledge and reading.The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of and interest in authors, illustrators and children’s books and experience of communicating with creatives, publishers and teaching professionals. They will have experience of running a virtual community, or at least being part of one, ideally a community of creatives. They will have excellent project management skills, be highly organised and able to juggle lots of different projects effectively, delivering on time and to budget. They will have an infectious enthusiasm about books, reading, authors and illustrators.
To learn how to apply please visit our website. To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date:Tuesday, 2nd April 2024, 12 pm
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: BAME candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (Contact details are available on our website.)
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.