Fixed term contract for 6 months with a view to full time.
35 hours per week
Based in either our Greater Manchester, Birmingham, or London office, with flexible home-working (especially in the current situation, we are all working from home).
You will complete a talented and supportive team of Bid Writers and Bid Managers, who submit high-quality bid and grant applications. The team is part of our wider High Value team which includes our Business Development, Corporate Engagement, Resource & Knowledge and Philanthropy & Partnerships colleagues. The High Value team works across the country to secure funding to maintain and grow our varied portfolio of services, which include mental health, substance misuse, refugee/migrant/asylum-seeker support, children's rights, and disrupting exploitation.
You will work as part of a wider bidding team, which includes colleagues from within the High Value team who support with portal management and PQQ application, as well as the wider organisation, such as finance, HR, and subject matter experts from across the business.
This is a really exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to join a high-performing bidding team and further develop their skills within an organisation that leads in children and young people's support.
We are looking for a team player who can:
- Plan and answer written responses
- Proofread content
- Build and manage relationships internally
- Conduct research into demographics and need
- Manage multiple and conflicting timelines
- Be curious about our services
In order to apply for this role, you must have:
- Experience in planning and writing bid/grant responses
- 2.1 degree or higher in a written subject
- IT skills - Microsoft Word, Outlook
- Attention to detail
- Passion for changing children's lives for the better
The Children's Society
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
We run over 100 local and national services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 1st of November.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 2nd of November.
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We are looking for AN experienced statutory bid writer to join our team ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?
Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
Then Advance could be the career choice for you!
Role: Statutory Bid Writer
Salary: £35,000 (pro rata for part time)
Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract
Hours: 21 hours per week
About Advance:
Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.
We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year. The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.
You will:
- Be responsible for researching and writing statutory bids with the aim of expanding the statutory funding for Advance via competitively priced tender submissions.
- Develop a clear strategy for funding applications, building strong working relationships with potential funders interested in aspects of the services that Advance delivers
- Work closely with the Director and other key staff members to identify potential funders and funding sources for Advance
- Take ownership of and manage a schedule for bid writing to ensure all funding requirements for ADVANCE can be delivered
- Provide creative input into bids and supporting business case documents, to ensure they are appealing to a wide range of funders.
- Closely monitor and identify the ROI for all bid processes
- Review all bid feedback and ensure knowledge is shared across the organisation
- Work closely with the Advance Insights team to ensure that powerful and relevant data is utilised during the bid process.
- Work closely with service-level directors and managers to ensure the bid process is informed by operational experience and expertise.
What we offer:
- 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day
- Pension scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.
Please find the job description attached.
The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November
Shortlisting will commence week beginning 9th November with interviews to follow promptly.
To apply, please send your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.
Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check
PLEASE NOTE: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract length: Fixed Term until March 2022 (with possible extension).
Hours: Full time
Occasional overseas travel will be required
Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 27.9%
25 days paid annual leave and 8 public holidays
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this new role will work across the organisation with WFD's global country offices, our teams in London, interacting with international and UK donors/institutions and with WFD's partners.
As our new Bid Manager your focus will be on leading specific funding opportunities, managing the process from initial identification and preposition, through to preparation of concept notes and proposals: Identify emerging donor trends and contribute to diversification of donor funding. Providing targeted business development support to specific Country Offices and contributing to the organisation’s business development.
You will have all the usual characteristics of a seasoned Bid Manager, great project planning skills, attention to detail, coaching, and will also need to have the following background in and experience of;
Grants and Contracts
Private and Not for Profit sector
Commercial flare with understanding of Not for Profit sector
High success rate in securing funding from institutional donors
International development experience
Donors experience covering international and UK donors/institutions
Full cycle bid and proposal services
Landscape mapping
For more information and to apply visit our website.
Closing date 26th October 2020, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
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Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraiser to generate new funding opportunities in collaboration with the CEO.
You will be an exceptional bid-writer with very strong attention to detail and a proven record in researching, designing and writing funding applications to relevant grant-making bodies (predominately trusts, foundations and national funding bodies).
Key Responsibilities
Identify and research prospective trusts, foundations and other funding sources relevant to VIN’s funding needs.
Develop VIN’s Trust and Foundations fundraising strategy to maintain a strong and diverse income pipeline that meets VINS funding needs.
Develop a knowledge of VIN’s projects and stakeholders to ensure that funding approaches are fully reflective of our work and in line with funders’ priorities.
Review all bid feedback and ensure knowledge is shared, so that learning informs VIN’s future approach.
Write high quality, persuasive bids that meet funders’ interests and requirements.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will work alongside the Director of National Development to lead and support the four teams who fundraise for and grow the impact of the organisation within National Development, as well as personally leading the growth of Major Donor partnerships. We are looking for a proven leader and manager with excellent interpersonal and relational skills, who has a track record of exceeding expectations and results.
The post-holder must understand how to inspire, challenge and motivate a range of high-level stakeholders to engage with the work of TLG, as well as being able to demonstrate significant leadership experience! They will be an excellent communicator – both written and verbal and will be excited to make a significant difference for struggling children through this varied and influential role. They will have a strong attention to detail as well as being able to focus on high level strategy and delivery. Ideally, they will have a range of fundraising, communications or advocacy experience or they will be able to demonstrate significant transferable skills.
The individual will be passionate about making as much of an impact as possible in order to support both the growth of TLG to be helping 10,000 struggling children a year by 2026 and about raising awareness of the issues children are facing in the UK today. As a rapidly growing charity, we are focused on becoming a household name in order to be able to make a substantial difference for struggling children across the country, and the applicant must be up for a challenge in a fast-paced environment! For the right applicant this will be an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, pioneering team who spearhead the growth of the organisation.
We are looking for individuals who have a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 26th October. Initial interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th November, with final interviews on Monday 9th November.
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Hours: 4-5 Days (Including occasional evening and weekend work)
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.