Job Description

Post Title: Bid Writer

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time), or part time job share by arrangement.

We are a family orientated business and school working hours will be considered.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 depending on experience (full time salary)

Geographical Area: Remote working

We Raise The Game are looking for an excellent communicator to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with non-for-profits and charities to look at potential funding opportunities and then write applications on their behalf.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To lead on bid writing and funding applications to a range of funding bodies and trusts.

2. To build strong relationships with customers.

3. Manage numerous clients and projects at the same time.

4. To consistently produce high quality funding applications and funding bids.

Liaising with: All partner organisations, WRTG consultant, Chief Operating Officer

Other: Access to transport is desirable

CORE DUTIES

Delivery Responsibilities:

Research available funds Work with partners to effectively create strong and well written funding applications which meet the standards of the organisation
Monitoring & Performance: Regular 1:1 sessions, programme meetings

Line Management: None

Skills:

? Knowledge of fundraising within a charity, CIC or non-for-profit organisation (or similar) environment, designed to meet social outcomes.

? Knowledge of key funding bodies including Reaching Communities, Comic Relief, Children in Need, Awards for All and Sport England.

? Ability to produce high quality, professionally written funding applications

? To be able to consult with customers and relevant partners to plan future funding applications.

? To manage a comprehensive workload of funding applications.

? Ability to use word, excel, google documents to a high standard.

? Ability to respond effectively and quickly to competing work priorities.

Behaviours:

? Uses initiative to adapt and change style quickly in different situations

? Strives for continuous improvement by seeking and sharing feedback appropriately and respectfully

? Learns from their mistakes and always commits to performing at their best

? Persistent and resilient, yet calm under pressure

? A strong team ethic

? Ability to engage with a variety of professional sector groups, including funders and corporate bodies

? Full driving licence and a car / Access to public transport

Please note:

Applicants invited to interview will need to supply a minimum of two references (covering the last five years of employment) and evidence of their right to work in the UK.

A short written piece will also be required for assessment.

All personal data related to a job applicant is processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants which is available upon request and will be attached to any candidates that are invited to interview.

Work remotely

Yes
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: WRtG/BW/01-23