About the job Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term for 36 months We have an exciting opportunity for a 2040 Bid Officer to join an incredible team whose purpose is to facilitate the delivery of our town wide vision for Luton, whereby no one lives in poverty. As the 2040 Bid Officer, you will play a vital role in securing grant funding to finance Luton 2040 programmes and projects. You will work collaboratively with managers and stakeholders, preparing and submitting compelling bids from a full range of funding bodies including Central Government Departments, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, National Lottery and other approved funding bodies. You will work closely with the Head of Policy, Strategy and Partnerships to convene bid writing teams, implementing project management systems to support the group and co-ordinating the development of different elements of the bid, drawing these together ready for submission. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for someone with substantial experience of writing successful bids from a variety of different funding sources and has experience of effective working with those funding bodies. The post holder will be required to have experience in researching funding opportunities in order to maximise additional funding to support delivery plans. You must have excellent written communication skills, including the ability to construct a clear 'case for support', write persuasively, clearly and succinctly, complying with complex funding application guidance. You'll be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to perform well with people from different backgrounds. You must have in-depth knowledge of funding regimes, application guidance, match funding and programme management. Educated to a degree level in a relevant qualification or equivalent substantial relevant, verifiable experience is essential. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel