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ArtsJobs; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning dance company in Birmingham is seeking a motivated individual for a hybrid role focused on business development and bidwriting. The position involves project management responsibilities and requires a solid understanding of the UK's arts scene alongside proven skills in fundraising and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and bidwriting.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK's Arts and Culture scene.
• Proven ability in project and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director to deliver funding and partnership proposals.
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring project delivery is met.
• Produce marketing materials including touring packs and social media content.

Skills

Fundraising

Bidwriting

Project Management

Communication

Sales

Problem Solving

Community Management

Job description

Fri, 04 Jul 2025">published - Fri, 04 Jul 2025

Job Summary

Brilliant opportunity for a results driven, natural and motivated individual to join an award winning Dance Company based in Birmingham, UK. Responsible for the project development aspects of the business. A hybrid role focused on business development and bidwriting.

Job Description

Responsible for the project development aspects of the business. A hybrid role focused on business development, bidwriting with some project management duties for the companies engagement and participatory experiences. We are a small team, respectful and appreciative of one another's skills and talents. We are looking for somebody who is not afraid to think outside of the box to help strengthen the creativity and sustainably of the organisation.

You will be required to work a minimum of 40 days per annum

Job Requirements

• Birmingham or at least West Midlands based
• Fundraising and bidwriting experience
• Experience working in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of the UKs Arts and Culture scene
• Excellent communicator, including written and spoken English
• Abilities in sales and pitching
• Ability to work under time pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in managing and growing on and off line communities
• Good knowledge of developing public engagement projects
• Experience with live event planning, including all aspects of the event from: initial conception to planning, to contract negotiations to activities on the day and beyond.
• Clever problem-solver who can thoughtfully anticipate needs, uses good judgment and is resourceful
• Ability to execute against defined objectives and communicate the results clearly and effectively to wider team and other stakeholders.
• Project and budget management skills.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Director to deliver funding and partnership proposals. Including proof reading and drafting sections of proposals and cashflows. Experience of working on funding applications or bid writing experience is essential.
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring project delivery is met
• Writing interim reports and evaluations
• Key liaison between partners, clients and the company
• Business development including contacting and negotiating with new stakeholders
• Produce Marketing materials including touring packs and social media content
• Overseeing project timeframes and ensuring deadlines are met
• Attend programme and partner meetings as required
• Keep track of project progression using management tools and excel sheets
• Updating contact lists, planning and implementation of communications
• Induct participants and free lance artists
• Project Management duties as and when required

To apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your Marketing / Business Development, bidwriting and financial management experience to: Keisha [e-mail] .

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