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Head of Bid Writing

Head of Bid Writing

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for an experienced Bid Manager with a strong background in securing trust, grant, and government funding.
The role involves leading a team of two and developing funding strategies for a respected charity focused on criminal justice, substance misuse, and unemployment.
The salary for this position is £50,000, and candidates should have relevant experience in sectors like criminal justice, skills, employability, or healthcare.
The job offers hybrid working arrangements with the central London office as the base, and it is a fixed-term contract for 6 to 12 months, potentially leading to a permanent role.
Applicants should possess strong leadership and bid writing skills, as well as a strategic mindset to drive success.

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a strong track record in securing trust, grant, and government funding? Do you thrive in a role where you can lead a team, develop funding strategies, and make a meaningful impact?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected charity supporting people affected by criminal justice, substance misuse, and unemployment. Managing a team of two, you’ll play a key role in identifying and securing vital funding to sustain and grow life-changing programmes.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for trusts, grants, and government contracts
Develop and implement a strategic funding plan to secure long-term income
Manage and support a team of two bid writers, ensuring high-quality submissions
Build and maintain relationships with funders, stakeholders, and key partners

What’s on offer?

£50,000 salary
Hybrid working – Central London office
Autonomy to lead and develop bid strategies
Although fixed term contract for 6 – 12 months, this could well move into a permanent role.

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership, bid writing expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive success. You must have worked wihtin the sectors of either criminal justice, skills, employability or healthcare.Please apply via this advert—we aim to respond to all applications. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.For more details, call the office and ask for James (contact number available on the Red 5 People website).Please note, this is a hybrid role, but you will need to be either in or close to London (as travel to the central London office is not paid for)

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