Bid Writer (Trusts and Foundations)

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days annual leave (including public

Flexi-time and paid volunteer days

Occupational Sick Pay

Access to Bright Exchange employee dis

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Prog

Menopause support and dedicated helpl

Full induction, training, and developm

Résumé du poste

Ability Consultants in Sunderland is seeking a proactive Funding Officer to help charities secure vital funding. You will research opportunities, write persuasive applications, and work closely with clients to tell compelling funding stories.

The role requires excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and build strong funder relationships. This is a full-time, on-site position based at Sunderland's Washington Business Centre with a

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and engaging content.
• Experience of bid writing, fundraising, grant applications, or transferable skills from a relevant field.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and present information effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute positively to a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• A proactive, adaptable, and client-focused approach, with an interest in supporting charities and community organisations.

Responsabilités

• Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and other grant-makers that align with our clients' needs.
• Write and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications tailored to funder priorities and requirements.
• Work closely with clients to understand their projects, gather information, and develop compelling cases for support.
• Translate complex information, outcomes, and impact into clear, engaging funding proposals.
• Manage multiple funding applications, ensuring deadlines are met and accurate records are maintained.
• Support clients with funder reporting, monitoring returns, and grant stewardship.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, funders, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Monitor funding trends, analyse bid success rates, and contribute to wider fundraising strategies.

Connaissances

Strong writing

Bid writing experience

Research and analysis

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Proactive approach

Client-focused

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026 - 23:59

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £28,000 to 29,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Do you have a passion for helping charities and purpose-driven organisations secure vital funding? Are you a strong communicator with excellent writing, research, and organisational skills? Can you turn great ideas into compelling funding applications that make a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Ability Consultants, we support charities, CICs, schools, social enterprises, community groups, and private sector organisations across the UK and beyond to secure vital funding and achieve lasting impact. Our clients trust us to provide expert fundraising support, helping them focus on what they do best while we secure the resources they need to grow and succeed.

The Role

• Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and other grant-makers that align with our clients' needs.
• Write and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications tailored to funder priorities and requirements.
• Work closely with clients to understand their projects, gather information, and develop compelling cases for support.
• Translate complex information, outcomes, and impact into clear, engaging funding proposals.
• Manage multiple funding applications, ensuring deadlines are met and accurate records are maintained.
• Support clients with funder reporting, monitoring returns, and grant stewardship.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, funders, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Monitor funding trends, analyse bid success rates, and contribute to wider fundraising strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and engaging content.
• Experience of bid writing, fundraising, grant applications, or transferable skills from a relevant field.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and present information effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute positively to a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• A proactive, adaptable, and client-focused approach, with an interest in supporting charities and community organisations.

We know that great candidates come from different backgrounds and bring a wide range of skills and experiences. You may not meet every criterion listed, and that's absolutely fine. If you believe you have the skills, potential, and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to our team, we'd encourage you to apply. We're interested in what you can bring to the role, not just what's on your CV.

Why Join Ability Consultants?

• Salary: £28,000-£29,000 per annum (FTE)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent contract
• Based at Washington Business Centre, Sunderland
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Flexi-time and paid volunteer days
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Access to Bright Exchange employee discounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling, wellbeing support, and Virtual GP services
• Menopause support and dedicated helpline
• Full induction, training, and development opportunities
• Work with inspiring charities and organisations across the UK and beyond
• Net Promoter Score of 75, reflecting exceptional client satisfaction

What Our Clients Say

"Our partnership is delivering tangible success and an excellent return on investment, giving us greater confidence and capacity in our income generation work."

"Ability Consultants have been an invaluable partner to OUT North East. Their support with funding advice, strategy and grant applications has been instrumental in our success."

Closing date: 16/11/2026 at 23:59*

Interviews:

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Please note that we are recruiting on a rolling basis and may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so we encourage early applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.