Bid Writer – Charity / Third Sector

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization that supports charities across the UK is looking for a Bid Writer. You'll play a key role in helping charities secure funding by preparing persuasive bids and managing client relationships. This fully remote position requires experience in fundraising applications and offers the flexibility of working from home combined with occasional client meetings.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Remote working with occasional travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing successful funding bids.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit high-quality funding bids.
• Work with clients to develop tailored funding ideas.
• Manage deadlines and ensure applications meet requirements.
• Communicate regularly with clients and team members.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Bid Writer – Charity / Third Sector, colchester

col-narrow-left

Client:

Hatched Recruitment

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Are you experienced in writing funding bids for charities or not-for-profits? Do you understand what it takes to produce clear, persuasive applications that secure funding? If so, this could be the role for you.

We’re working with an organisation that supports charities across the UK with their fundraising. You’ll join a small, focused team, mainly working from home with occasional travel to client sites.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit high-quality funding bids and proposals for a range of charitable clients
• Work with clients to develop tailored funding ideas that meet their needs
• Manage deadlines and ensure all applications meet funders’ requirements
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal team members

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience writing successful funding bids in the charity or third sector
• Strong written communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings
• Competent with Microsoft Office

What you’ll get:

• Bonus Scheme
• Remote working with occasional travel

Location: Fully remote – UK

This is a home-based role with occasional travel required (typically only 1–2 times per year).

Please note: Due to charity regulations, applicants must be based in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

If you want to use your bid writing skills to help charities secure funding, please apply