Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are seeking an experienced and talented Bid Writer to join our established successful funding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing persuasive and compelling grant applications and tenders to secure funding and partnerships for CAMM. As a Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation to sustain and grow, including supporting the organisation to expand into new markets.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is excellent in producing high scoring written content for competitive tenders with strong focus on attention to detail.
• has strong research and analytical skills to identify and evaluate funding opportunities and tender requirements.
• has strong organisational skills and ability to manage complex tenders, precise scheduling and multiple and shifting priorities.
• is able to work collaboratively with the funding and development team and subject matter experts
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
• Research and Identify Funding
• Proposal Development: Write, edit, and develop high-quality grant applications and tenders, ensuring that they effectively communicate the organization's goals, strategies, and desired outcomes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with operations managers, finance, and other relevant staff to gather information, data, and budgetary details, and develop service delivery models, necessary for grant applications and tenders, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Bid Management: Manage the end-to-end bid process, including researching, preparing, submitting, and tracking grant applications and tenders.
• Content Creation: Create compelling content, such as case studies, success stories, and impact reports, to support funding applications and tender submissions.
• Proposal Tracking: Maintain a comprehensive record of all bid submissions, outcomes, and funding trends to inform future strategies and activities.
• Feedback: Actively seek feedback on both successful and unsuccessful proposals to inform future bids and to improve overall quality standards.
What we offer in return:
• 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
• Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
• Internal progression opportunities
• 5% pension contributions
• 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and a counselling line for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials:
Salary – £29,353 - £32,362, dependent upon experience
Hybrid Working –a few days per week from one of our offices, a few days from home depending on service needs
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process -
To apply - CV and cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for this role
Closing Date: 20 September 2024
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
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