Bid Writer

North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced fundraiser to lead efforts in sourcing funding and writing large bids. The role requires proven income generation experience, research abilities, and excellent relationship-building skills. Flexible location options are available, including hybrid and remote work arrangements. The successful candidate must thrive under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successful income generation.
• Ability to understand and produce clear funding briefs.
• Capability to work under pressure with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead on sourcing appropriate funding opportunities.
• Write large funding bids and funding briefs.
• Develop relationships with funders and understand their requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Bid writing

Research skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a talent for writing winning bids? Do you thrive on building strong relationships with funders and turning complex information into clear, compelling cases for support?

North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre is recruiting an enthusiastic individual to lead on sourcing appropriate funding and writing our large funding bids. The ability to form and develop relationships with funders and to understand their requirements is essential. It will be vital in this role to communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who understands the charity sector and who has proven experience of successful income generation. You must be able to undertake research, understand complex information and produce clear funding briefs. Part of this role involves working to tight deadlines, so the successful candidate will be willing and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

The role can be based in the successful candidate’s preferred North Yorkshire office (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby or Harrogate), with hybrid and remote working options also available.

Responsibilities

• Lead on sourcing appropriate funding opportunities.
• Write large funding bids and funding briefs.
• Develop and nurture relationships with funders and understand their requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the charity sector and proven experience of successful income generation.
• Ability to undertake research, understand complex information and produce clear funding briefs.
• Proven capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work with hybrid and remote arrangements and select a North Yorkshire office location (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby or Harrogate).