Part-Time Grant Bid Writer for Social Services

LDHAS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) is seeking a part-time Bid Writer in Lancaster. The role focuses on researching funders, writing compelling funding bids, and managing a pipeline of submissions to meet income targets.

The post is permanent, 20 hours per week (4 weekdays, 9:00am–2:00pm). Salary scales NJC SO1 with pro-rata figures, and the organisation delivers support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people.

Qualifications

• Experience writing funding applications and proposals.
• Ability to turn service data and case studies into compelling narratives.
• Strong research skills to identify funders and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality bids and funding applications.
• Research and identify grant opportunities from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Manage a pipeline of submissions and track income targets.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Job description

Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) is seeking a part-time Bid Writer in Lancaster. The role focuses on researching funders, writing compelling funding bids, and managing a pipeline of submissions to meet income targets.

The post is permanent, 20 hours per week (4 weekdays, 9:00am–2:00pm). Salary scales NJC SO1 with pro-rata figures, and the organisation delivers support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people.