Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of a local authority in Walsall for an External Funding Bid Writer to join their team on a temporary basis. Please find a description of the role below. Rate: £25-£26 Umbrella (based on experience, qualifications and interview performance) Hours and Contract: 37 per week and 6 month's on going. Location: Walsall. Working: Remote. Job Description: Funding Strategy : Support the creation and implementation of an External Funding Strategy aligned with Council priorities. Collaboration : Lead cross-departmental collaboration and engage with external stakeholders (Voluntary, Private, and Commercial Sectors) to secure funding. External Funding Group : Establish and manage an External Funding Group to develop proposals and share best practices. Bid Writing : Lead the drafting and submission of high-quality funding bids that meet funding criteria and deadlines. Compliance : Ensure compliance with funding procedures and governance across all applications. Monitoring : Track the success of bids, provide reports, and recommend improvements.