Bid Writer

Are you an experienced bid writer looking for an intensive, focused role with a leading Autism Charity? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our project team for a targeted 12 month assignment. This role is part of our AEM Creates project. You will work with our senior team to secure vital long and short -term funding for our social enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid writer to make a significant impact in a short time-frame. As a Bid Writer you will develop compelling funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies, write high-quality proposals for long-term support of the AEM Creates project, adapt proposals to different funder requirements, priorities, and application formats and work closely with the CEO to ensure applications align with organisational strategy You will also collaborate with AEM’s senior team to gather project information and organisational data, engage with relevant staff members to collect evidence, case studies, and impact data, coordinate with the Head of Enterprise and other team members to ensure consistency in messaging and liaise with potential funders as appropriate during the application process You will maintain accurate records of all funding applications and their progress, manage application deadlines and submission processes, contribute to project reporting and evaluation activities and participate in project team meetings and provide updates on fundraising progress You should have a proven track record of successful bid writing with demonstrable results in securing funding and a knowledge of different application formats and funder requirements. What we offer: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) • Extensive induction with autism specialist training • Generous occupational sick pay • Employer pension scheme • Friendly and supportive work environment • Flexible working • Excellent career progression • Refer a friend scheme • Access to counselling • Access to legal and financial support Salary £45,000 Location: Creswell