This is a new position within WFD and a great opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Bid Manager will be responsible for leading specific funding opportunities, managing the process from initial identification and preposition, through to preparation of concept notes and proposals: This role will work with teams across the organisation to ensure programmes are effectively designed. Identify emerging donor trends and contribute to diversification of donor funding. Provide targeted business development support to specific Country Offices and contribute to the organisation’s business development. 

Occasional overseas travel to support particular bid opportunities as directed is required for this position.

To apply for this role you must have proven experience of bid processes, successfully managing and winning large contracts up to £5 million, experience developing proposals for a range of donors, contributing to organisational knowledge and expanding the donor base of the organisation.

Highly organised, a strong collaborator and resourceful, your strengthens will include the ability to articulate proposals and understand business needs.

The core skills and experience we are looking for are;

• At least 7 years’ experience of managing bid processes with strong experience of working remotely with diverse teams within the UK and multiple countries.
• Proven track record of preparing high quality winning concept notes, proposals and tenders for institutional donors (particularly DFID, FCO, CSSF, US, EC and other European donors) with values of up to £5million.
• Excellent knowledge of donor proposal formats, problem analysis methodologies, theories of change, results/logical frameworks and budgeting.
• Experience of assessing risk in programme design and supporting programme teams to undertake risk analysis, develop risk registers and risk mitigation measures.
• Experience in consortium development and strong negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the evolving donor landscape.
• Proven ability to research new funding opportunities and to make appropriate judgements about their potential to realise significant restricted income.
• Proven experience of reviewing proposals and providing high quality constructive feedback to programme teams.
• Strong time management, administrative and organisational skills.  Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Adept at developing positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft suites
• Educated to degree level in an international development-related discipline.

This is a UK based role; therefore, applicants should only apply if they are eligible to work in the UK. 

To apply please visit our website.

This vacancy will close on 7th June 2020.

Lockdown has brought a number of serious issues to the foreground for society's most vulnerable; victims of domestic abuse and violence are much greater risk at home with their abusers. We're looking for a talented and passionate Fundraiser with skills and experience across the income generation spectrum to help this phenomenal Yorkshire charity meet the increased need for their services.

The charity's plan has always been to diversify their income portfolio, so this is a permanent opportunity playing a key role in futureproofing the organisation. There is now a pressing need to find sustainable ways to fund their core services with rising demand for their help.

Currently funded mainly by commissioned services, local authority funding, trusts and foundations, so you'll need to be a strong bid and grant writer with an excellent track-record of success. The charity wants to explore fundraising from individuals and local corporates too, so the best fit for this role would be a good all-rounder with a mixed skillset across a range of income streams.

As the charity's sole fundraiser, you'll work creatively and with autonomy to develop new initiatives, working closely with the senior leadership team to develop a strategy for the future.

Who are you?
* You're a solid bid and grant writer who thrives working to targets and manages their own pipeline
* You're a connection-led fundraiser who can steward supporters and nurture relationships to maximise their potential
* Ideally, you'll have some knowledge and experience across other income streams (community, corporate, individual giving, major donor)
* You bring positive energy by the bucket load and encourage those around you to do the same
* You think strategically and see the bigger picture, as well as being someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done
* You're proactive, imaginative and love what you do

Flexible life and family-friendly employer. For now, based from home with an expectation that you'd go back to an office a couple of days a week (or more) when able.

For lots more detail on this role, please send a copy of your CV to our Yorkshire consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We're working on this opportunity on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Working together with Wokingham Borough Council and Bracknell Forest Council, involve has 2 full time opportunities for 12 month contracts for Grant Writers to join our Funding Service. These unique roles have been identified specifically to help a select number of charities and groups operating in the Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Boroughs who, due to COVID-19  have increased financial pressures or sustainability issues so are in need of grant writing services. The post will be based in our Bracknell office or at home depending on current circumstances and will focus on writing grants to support local charities, community, and voluntary groups and other Not for profit organisations. 

We are looking for a fundraiser who:

• Has two or more years experience writing grants and
• can demonstrate a successful track record of raising income from a number or different trusts & foundations
• understands the key issues faced by small and medium charities and community groups
• has good insight into one or more key charitable sectors, and
• is happy to write small as well as a larger application
• has good communication skills
• can set and meet deadlines
• can effectively collate key information and ideas and clearly and effectively distil and summarise these for applications and reports.

Please submit an update CV and clear covering letter outling how you meet the above bullet points as well as responding to the full JD below.

Interviews will take place remotely w/b 1st June.

Hours: 37 hours p/w, 12 month contract

Location: Bracknell office/ home considered – possible travel across Wokingham Borough

Salary: between £22,000 - £25,000 p/a

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Funding Advisor as source for work stream and support re: direction/ ways forward with clients
• Building a relationship and understanding with a identified number of local charities and groups
• Work with Funding Advisor to identify local and national funding opportunities suitable and appropriate for the charities/ groups
• Understand organisations sufficiently enough to be able to write on their behalf
• Plan and write grants/ bids on behalf of other charities and groups
• Liaise with groups to source required information, detail, evidence etc.
• Undertake all work required to develop strong bids/ grants taking them up to point of submission then handing over to charities/ groups to submit
• Facilitate collaboration/ partnership building opportunities if appropriate
• Ensure robust QA via the Funding Advisor prior to any grant/bid submission
• Meet deadlines for applications
• Ensure high quality, strong bids are delivered
• Manage grant/ bid submissions carefully minimising duplication but acting strategically to enable maximum gain
• Manage expectations and divide time fairly and equally amongst eligible charities and groups
• Bring in income to the charities and groups you are allocated to work with and support
• Keep accurate records of bids/grants including monitoring success rates
• Operate with appropriate levels of confidentiality

• Support colleagues at involve events as required
• Positively promote and seize opportunities to enhance and grow the work of involve and where appropriate, represent the organisation externally
• Contribute to the development of the service by advising Management of areas of particular need, new opportunities and local development
• To undertake any other tasks or duties that may reasonably be required in relation to this role

• To undertake any other duties as directed by the General Manager
• To work with other Involve staff to ensure appropriate customer care is provided at all times.

Person Specification

• Personable; friendly, respectful and non-patronising, polite and courteous.
• Reliable; punctual, organised keeping changes to a minimum and making necessary arrangements in the event of any issues.
• Mature disposition and sense of humour.
• Creative; finding ways to move organisations forward, exploring different ideas and options that may require out of the box thinking and planning
• Thorough: Excellent attention to detail, good time management and organised

Essential and desirable experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge

• Has two or more years experience writing grants
• Can demonstrate a successful track record of raising income from a number or different trusts & foundations
• understands the key issues faced by small and medium charities and community groups
• has good insight into one or more key charitable sectors, and
• is happy to write small as well as a larger application
• has good communication skills
• can set and meet deadlines
• can effectively collate key information and ideas and clearly and effectively distil and summarise these for applications and reports.
• Good level of education including proficiency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of the grant/ foundation sector
• Confident face to face, on the telephone and with email communications
• Hard working; this will be a demanding role – expectations will be high and outcomes will have to be achieved
• Proficient with IT specifically Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in the Wokingham Borough desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone, show initiative and take responsibility
• Punctual and effective time management skills, and able to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Committed to equality & diversity, equal opportunities, safeguarding principles and confidentiality
• Access to a car is not essential but some travel may be required