Our public sector client is currently looking to recruit a Bid Writer on an initial 6 month contract. Remote Position.
Working under the direction of the External Funding and Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will raise their game in bidding for and securing significant levels of external funding. This includes drafting an External Funding Strategy, identifying and securing funding from a range of agencies, leading on bid submissions, and coordinating action across our services and partners to maximize success.
Key duties:
1. Support the drafting, consulting on, and implementation of a new External Funding Strategy that focuses on delivery against our priorities.
2. Lead and deliver active joint working across departments and key partners/stakeholders that supports the successful implementation of the External Funding Strategy.
3. Establish and run a successful External Funding Group that brings together key players to develop funding proposals, share resources, and good practices to ensure success.
4. Develop strong relationships with the Voluntary, Private, and Commercial Sectors to support the delivery of the External Funding Strategy.
5. Ensure compliance with external grants procedures and that all parties understand their responsibilities for each application they are responsible for.
6. Lead on drafting bid submissions that are timely, of high quality, and succeed in bringing significant amounts of new funding.
Ideal Candidate Background:
1. Local authority or council experience required.
2. Bidding services across the council.
3. Providing expert project development advice and shaping quality projects.
4. Drafting high-quality funding bids.
5. Drafting budgets.
6. Liaising with funders.
7. Producing project plans and monitoring reports.
The role is fully remote. If this role is of interest, please apply immediately.
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