Position: Bid Writer & Fundraising Officer Pay: £15.70 per hour (£30,615.00 per annum) Location: YMCA Norfolk Offices, Norwich, with an element of home working Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 hours Are you a dynamic bid writer with a passion for fundraising? We're looking for someone to help us hit our funding targets and make a real impact. In the role of Bid Writer & Fundraising Officer, you will be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, independently researching and identifying funding opportunities from national and local government tenders, trusts, and other bodies. You'll craft compelling bids and applications, ensuring they meet our high standards and align with our mission. You'll also play a crucial role in supporting large-scale projects, working closely with our Business Development Director and Marketing & Fundraising Manager. Building and maintaining relationships is key. A longside the Marketing & Fundraising Officers, y ou'll collaborate with local businesses, churches, schools, and community groups to raise our profile and secure funding, sponsorships, and gifts-in-kind. Additionally, you'll coordinate and deliver exciting fundraising events and campaigns, making a tangible difference in our community. At YMCA Norfolk, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, committed to professional development and making a difference. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you Further information can be found at – Bid Writer & Fundraising Officer The Organisation YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders. What you’ll need to succeed Your meticulous attention to detail will be essential as you manage budgets, financial records, and reporting. We value excellent communication and project management skills, and a proven track record in bid writing and fundraising. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools is essential, and experience with Salesforce, Metricool, Canva, and Adobe programs is a plus. For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]. Benefits • Health Care Plan • 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays • An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service • Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months • Health and wellbeing events and activities • Family friendly policies • In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development • Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes • Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary • Regular line management and support • Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 4th April 2025 We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please email our HR Team via [email protected]