External Funding Bid Writers

Job Title: External Funding Bid Writers Location: Civic Centre Zone 2L, Walsall, WS1 1DG, GB Salary: £42,403 - £47,420 per annum (G10) Job Type: Full time, Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. Closing Date: 6th November 2024 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced project developer and proposal writer with a track record of applying for grants to become part of the team, able to research, co-ordinate and support the development of high-quality funding applications to secure external resources to enable the delivery of strategically important projects. Working across the Council on a range of priorities from regeneration, green space, health and social care, to heritage and culture and with external partners including the voluntary and community sector, this role will help raise our game by attracting significant levels of external resources that can make a real difference. The successful candidate will: * Be experienced in working with a wide range of stakeholders in developing successful funding proposals and building partnerships. * Have experience of a wide range of funders, including (but not limited to) Lottery providers and government departments e.g. MHCLG, DESNZ, DEFRA. * Be able to deliver in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines, with the support of a friendly team. * Possess outstanding written, communication and negotiation skills, strong budget development skills with excellent attention to detail. The role is initially offered through to the end of March 2027, with extensions dependent on the team’s success in securing additional funding. The role will benefit from hybrid working with an option to be predominantly home / remote based. About Us: Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall: Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. Closing Date: 6th November 2024. Please click the APPLY button to be redirected to the council’s website to complete your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Bids Coordinator, Proposals Coordinator, Bid Manager, Business Development Manager, Tender Process Manager, Proposals Manager, Partnership Manager, Senior Bid Manager, Tender Bid Manager, New Business Co-ordinator, Fundraising, Bid Writing Manager, Bid Writing Co-ordinator may also be considered for this role