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Bid Writer / Bid Manager Central London - Office Based (full time) 45,000 - 55,000 Do you have experience in the Property Services sector writing and winning bids? Are you looking for a permanent opportunity working in an existing Bid Team? We are working with a leading Property Services Contractor based in London who are now seeking a Bid Writer / Bid Manager. Someone who has writing, editing experience and can manager the full bid process from end to end. You would be working in an existing team consisting of 4-5 other members, including the Head of Bids. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently within a team environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions Liaise with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information Ensure all bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates, and case studies Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager, ideally within construction or related sectors Strong written communication and editing skills Good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement Highly organised with excellent time management skills Comfortable working in a small business environment and managing multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Senior Trust and Foundation Lead to join their UK team. The foundation is a UK-based microfinance charity that gives small loans and business training to women in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia. They envision a world where people living in poverty have the opportunity to build sustainable and better lives for themselves and their families. They provide women in sub-Saharan Africa with financial services, business training, mentoring, and ongoing support. This is an exciting time to join the foundation as they embark on a phase of major organisational growth. In 2026, they are launching a capital campaign to expand their outreach from serving 150,000 women each year to 1 million women annually. The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis with a salary between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working options between home and their London office. The Senior Trust and Foundation Lead is responsible for generating new income from grant-making trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role focuses on finding, building, and managing key funder relationships to secure high-value, multi-year grants. The postholder should be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and excellent bid-writer. Working within a small fundraising team in London and reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, the role also involves collaborating with senior teams in sub-Saharan Africa to develop proposals, budgets, and tailored funder reports. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in securing significant grants (five or six figure gifts) from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in writing successful grant applications and bids, with a portfolio of high-value awards. The ideal candidate will have an interest in international development and the work of the foundation. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? Then working at Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Bid Officer (Bid Writer) Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per annum Location: Hammersmith Head Office Hours: 35 hours (full time) Contract: Permanent We recognise that many working women have commitments outside of work, so we re open to discuss flexible working options and solutions that suit you, and still suit the needs of the business. Please indicate in your supporting statement if you d like to discuss flexible working options with the Hiring Manager, should they contact you regarding your application. About us: Advance Charity is a well-respected, award-winning, and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. About the role: As the Bid Officer, you will support statutory and non-statutory funding across Advance s services, with oversight by the Development Manager and support from the Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator. They will also provide assistance to the Head of Fundraising. The role will ensure a high standard of professional bids are created, showing strong attention to detail, an ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines. You will plan and produce compliant proposal documents, bringing together expertise, best practice, research and data to develop compelling tender responses. Your role will be responsible for shaping service delivery models in collaboration with internal subject matter experts, bid writing and editing, coordinating the final document review and document governance. Please note: In this role we are always exploring new technology and tools to support better ways of working, however the sector we work in means that we are often required to submit bids that are written without AI involvement. We need someone with great writing skills in this role and will be testing this with an in-person assessment as part of our recruitment process. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Plan and write compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined timeframes and coordinate supplementary documents required Foster collaboration and coordinate proposal input from a variety of stakeholders including Services, Evidence and Insights, People team, Finance and Governance team, Safeguarding Undertake editing of proposals, including spelling and grammar checks, and share with internal stakeholders for final approval in advance Project manage the writing of smaller tenders/grant applications including responsible for agreeing budget with Finance team Ensure all supplementary documents, including approval documents, are produced in a timely fashion and accompanying governance processes are completed Follow team processes for filing and version control Work alongside external partners to inform competitive bid submissions Support preparation for tender handover following contract award with Implementation Manager Monitor statutory and non-statutory funding opportunities (local authority, central government, trusts) via portals and support existing services to prepare for retender Brief leadership on go/no go decisions Conduct post-proposal reviews and support continuous improvement of the department About You: To be successful as the Bid Officer you ll need the below experience and skills: Experience of writing successful tenders, proposals or grant submissions, with excellent written and verbal skills that support coordination of clear, compelling and concise bid responses Excellent attention-to-detail and accuracy with strong editing and proof-reading skills A pro-active approach to developing strong working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders Be highly organised and solutions-focused, able to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure Be committed to Advance s values and ethos, with a clear understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of statutory services. This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert will be considered. Please see the end of the advert for the downloadable Job Specification Closing Date for Applications: 26th February 2026 Advance reserves the right to extend the advert and/or close the advertisement early, or on the appointment of a candidate Interviews are taking place: Between 3rd to 9th March 2026 (this may be subject to change), We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria (whereas men apply if they meet only 60% of the requirements). We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role. Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have additional needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day, and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Access to Yoga/Meditation and many more activities on our wellbeing online platform Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days- Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We value diversity and believe the variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences it brings creates an effective environment in which talents can be fully utilised to achieve our goals. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing regional contractor operating within housing maintenance, facilities management and construction. Due to business growth and a recent vacancy, they are looking to appoint an experienced Bid Writer to join their Business Development team. This Bid Writer role is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to work across construc click apply for full job details

Bid Writer This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bid writer to join a thriving team and company based in Stone, Staffordshire, who I honestly just love recruiting for. You will be working as part of an award winning, well-established family led company, that just genuinely offers and fosters a supportive and forward-thinking work culture. It is somewhere where you will be proud to work, and they ensure all their staff feel valued. Fulltime 8:30am - 5pm Hybrid (but must live within commutable distance) Stone, Staffordshire Up to £30k DOE (+ performance-based bonus) Role: As the Bid Writer you will essentially be tasked with generating to-the-point and persuasive bid proposals, and to also create and carry out presentations to public sector (local authority) and corporate prospective clients. This position in Stone, Staffordshire, has come available due to expansion and demand, and as the Bid Writer you will be joining an existing small, but exceptionally successful, team. On a day-to-day basis, you could be expected to: Ensure that you work to strict deadlines and achieve these internal and external time limits every time - you want to make sure that you and your team has the best likelihood of winning and securing the bid! You will attend multiple meetings and will actively participate in these, adding valuable contributions. Request information from colleagues, relevant parties and this also needs to be provided within set time limits and may require you to be confident and somewhat assertive at times. Consistently update and improve the Bid Library. Adapt and refine content where applicable to enhance bid responses, as well as re-write old proposals as and when suitable or required. Initiate and build upon great working relationships both internally and externally. Back all work up by proactively conducting research, both general market research and research into the specific client. This kind of research will also be expected of you before all meetings. Submit completed proposal responses to the Senior Bid Writer or Head of Bid within agreed deadlines, escalating any issues as necessary. Develop tailored responses and method statements for each bid, ensuring alignment with client requirements and effectively communicating key win themes. Create presentations and supporting handouts for each proposal. Review and analyse following a successful or unsuccessful bid to help improve future endeavours. A flexible attitude is also expected when other departments might require assistance with copy write for newsletters, marketing material, other ad hoc documents - this won't be on a regular basis, but the whole company are very collaborative, and this situation may occur. Requirements: To be considered for the Bid Writer position in Stone, Staffordshire; you will ideally have at least 2 years' experience in bid writing and proven ability to produce excellent sales and strategy documentation. Unfortunately, journalist /creative / copy writing experience will not be the right fit for this position. Additional requirements for the Bid Writer role include: Educated to degree level (preferable but not necessary). The ability to demonstrate exceptional writing and English language skills. You will be able to generate content that is concise, to-the-point and effective. Excellent editing skills. IT proficiency (inc. Microsoft office packages) A forward-thinking, collaborative, and flexible approach with a great work ethic to mirror those around you - personality and culture fit is key. Ability to confidently present bids, eloquently and succinctly in a professional manner. Previous experience of managing a demanding workload, as well as reactively and efficiently prioritising tasks at hand. Content needs to be accurate, so a keen attention to detail is especially important. Additional Information: 25 days holiday (+ BH) Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities Competitive salary with annual reviews Company pension Christmas shut-down Social events throughout the year Private car park Company sick pay scheme Workplace Mental Health support/initiative A gorgeous culture with a supportive senior leadership team This is a truly brilliant opportunity in Stone, Staffordshire for an experienced Bid Writing professional to join an established, fast-growing business, offering fantastic career potential. To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah Kirk, or apply today to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.

Overview Role: Group Bid Manager Location: Bracknell/ Hybrid - will also consider remote for the right candidate Group Overview HealthHero is one of the largest virtual healthcare providers in Europe. We are a high growth, patient capital backed business with a buy, build and scale strategy. The founders and senior team are a blend of people with strong track record in high growth digital native businesses, system integrators & management consultancies. Our acquisitions are industry leading beacons of clinical excellence across the healthcare domains. Role Summary An exciting opportunity to join a growing international online business with plans for expansion. We are seeking a highly skilled Bid Manager to manage and deliver high quality tender submissions across public sector opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of bids, combining strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills and strong stakeholder management to produce submissions that are compliant, persuasive and competitive; and that directly contributes to our continued success. Key Responsibilities Managing the end-to-end bid process for assigned tenders such as RFPs and RFIs Effectively leading and communicating with all cross-functional bid stakeholders during the tender process, including sales, account managements, senior management and subject matter experts Downloading tender documents from tender portals and storing these according to organisational guidelines Qualifying bids, including analysing bid requirements and sharing a tender briefing with bid team stakeholders using the organisational template Arranging all tender meetings such as kick off, win themes and pricing discussions, and progress-status meetings Submitting timely clarification questions Managing professional communications with the buyer/ Authority during the bidding process via email and tender portals Allocation of tender questions to relevant internal subject matter experts, in line with organisational guidelines Writing draft and final bid responses for assigned questions, typically acting as the primary bid writer for most assigned tenders Taking feedback from past bids into consideration when writing responses to improve content quality and scoring potential continuously Proof-reading and editing responses from subject matter experts as required Stakeholder and project management, ensuring all written bid responses, pricing and reviews are completed within agreed timescales Ensuring all tender components and documents required for the submission are completed to a high standard by the required deadlines (e.g. written Technical/Quality Responses; Standard Selection Questionnaires; Information Security Questionnaires; Pricing Schedules; Contract mark-ups; Form of Tender documents; FOIA statements; etc.) Strictly adhering to prescribed submission guidelines (e.g. such as word count limits, document formats, font type/sizes, etc.) Submitting tender responses in advance of the deadline (e.g. via tender portals or email) Responding to any follow-up questions from the buyer Handing over to Sales team to take presentations forward and managing the preparation of presentation materials Adding newly-created content to the Responsive bid platform library post-tender submission, and coordinating 'wash-up' sessions for strategic bids to identify learnings Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a combined bid writer and bid management role ideally within the EAP, Occupational Health, Health Insurance or Wellness industry Extensive bid writing skills, including capabilities related to: Leveraging existing bid library content Gathering and eliciting information from cross-functional stakeholders (i.e. Subject Matter Experts) Writing new, high-quality, winning responses Strong English language skills for writing and proof-reading Excellent attention to detail, formatting and consistency Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Project management skills Experience and demonstrable capability in navigating tender portals (e.g. Atamis, Ariba, Find a Tender, Eu-Supply, In-tend, Proactis, Bravo E-Sourcing, etc.) Communication and internal stakeholder management, including effective leadership of bid team stakeholders and senior managers during the bid lifecycle Benefits Pension scheme Access to HealthHero healthcare services Medical Cash Plan Discount schemes Apply If you would like to make a difference within a dynamic yet rewarding setting, we would love to hear from you. Please proceed to apply via the link below. Closing date: Monday 16th February (5pm) Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient applications be received in advance of the closing date. Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and are committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at

Bid Writer - Soft FM £39,250.48 37 Hours per week As Norse Group continues to engage with new business partners and tender for further opportunities, we are in a position to recruit a Bid Writer into our successful Bid Team, based at our Head Office in Norwich, Norfolk. The bid team forms an integral part of securing new business ventures to the group, and your role within this team will be to influe click apply for full job details

A leading Facilities Management Provider is looking for a motivated Junior Bid Writer to join its growing team in its Kent office. This role involves supporting the preparation of high quality bid submissions working closely with internal teams and helping to develop strategies that win new business. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Salary range is £25,000 to £35,000 per year with additional commission. Key responsibilities: Prepare and submit professional bid documents Work with internal departments to gather required information Research clients competitors and market trends Maintain accurate and organised bid records Support wider business development activity What we are looking for Strong writing and editing skills Excellent research skills with strong attention to detail Ability to work to deadlines Confident communicator and team player Good knowledge of Microsoft Office A degree in Business Communications English or a similar subject Previous FM industry experience is an advantage but not essential For more information, feel free to contact CJS Recruitment on the details below.

Development Manager Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (up to £40,000) + Benefits Hours: Full-time, permanent Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 Onsite with occasional remote working to be approved by line manager. Closing date: 23rd February 2026 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are seeking an experienced Development Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow the impact of Ampleforth Abbey. You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide supporters through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals and reports, managing donor communications and nurturing our community of support. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Develop a Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to include individual giving, regular giving, legacies, major gifts, partnerships, grants, trusts and foundations. Develop and manage an Individual Giving Programme, using multiple forms of donor acquisition, ensuring high quality donor care and the achievement of agreed targets. Work with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to develop a Legacy Programme, managing the delivery of multichannel activities aiming to recruit, develop and maintain relationships with the public and our supporters for Legacy prospecting and outcomes. Support the development of a major donor portfolio, ensuring successful engagement of high-level individual donors with a view to securing major gifts. Manage the development and implementation of our corporate fundraising programme, building on current partnerships and securing new relationships with a range of partners. Work with the team and other colleagues to build Ampleforth Abbey s profile and ensure that we have developed a strong and compelling case for support, including the measurement of impact. Develop fundraising content and materials for a wide range of audiences and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that individual giving messaging is embedded across all touchpoints. Plan and manage the delivery of major fundraising appeals and campaigns, including the management and delivery of fundraising events where appropriate. Support the implementation and management of a fundraising database, ensuring high quality of data input and reporting. Manage the fundraising budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting monthly to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development. Oversee donor communications and ensure excellent donor stewardship, including regular updates and responding to individual donor enquiries in a timely manner. Develop, implement and manage patron schemes for individuals and corporates, including recruitment, stewardship and the delivery of patron events. Pro-actively discover, identify and evaluate funding opportunities that align with the Marketing, Communications and Development Strategy and AAT s long-term vision. Co-ordinate and craft persuasive and high-quality fundraising bids and applications for various funding sources, ranging from largest Trusts and Foundations to smaller grant opportunities. Manage successful and existing grants, including grant reporting and liaison with grant funders both during and after the application process. Work alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development to build and nurture relationships with both prospective and existing partners and donors to drive sustainable growth and maintain high levels of engagement. Occasional joint working with colleagues at the St Lawrence Educational Trust on collaborative fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Represent AAT at relevant networking events and conferences alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to expand networks, gather market insights, and increase the organisation s community of support. Ensure staff and volunteers have the information they need to deliver on their roles and support the overall fundraising and development strategy Ensure all fundraising opportunities and applications align with, and are sensitive to, the Abbey s mission, values and monastic identity. Ensure all fundraising activities are fully compliant, including data protection, Gift Aid, fundraising law and other relevance compliance issues. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Experience You will have: Experienced fundraiser with 5+ years experience Experience of fundraising in a charity context Experience of managing individual giving campaigns, including regular giving and legacies Experience of developing and managing fundraising events and campaigns Skilled bid writer with a proven track record of securing successful funding through grant opportunities, Trusts and Foundations Proven experience of excellent donor stewardship and managing supporter communications at all levels Proven experience of working within the charity, and/or faith-based organisations Effective planning, organisation, and time management Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable) Skills and Attributes You will bring: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with individuals, partners and major stakeholders to achieve and exceed targets Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills Effective organisational skills and an ability to manage and meet priorities with varying deadlines Financially literate with budget-management experience and the ability to track and report on fundraising income Ability and confidence to present to internal and external audiences Ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences Experience of using CRM databases for segmentation and reporting to achieve fundraising goals Excellent Office 365 and IT skills Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset Understands and is able to communicate the values of Ampleforth Abbey Trust An empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure An agile, flexible and positive mindset Creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the box Problem-solving abilities and clear thinking, with sound judgement; able to make effective decisions under pressure Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously. Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Effective planning, organisation and time management Integrity and diplomacy Proactive style and work ethic High professional standards, methodical and diligent, with a high attention to detail Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your cv INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Senior Trust and Foundation Lead to join their UK team. The foundation is a UK-based microfinance charity that gives small loans and business training to women in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia. They envision a world where people living in poverty have the opportunity to build sustainable and better lives for themselves and their families. They provide women in sub-Saharan Africa with financial services, business training, mentoring, and ongoing support. This is an exciting time to join the foundation as they embark on a phase of major organisational growth. In 2026, they are launching a capital campaign to expand their outreach from serving 150,000 women each year to 1 million women annually. The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis with a salary between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working options between home and their London office. The Senior Trust and Foundation Lead is responsible for generating new income from grant-making trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role focuses on finding, building, and managing key funder relationships to secure high-value, multi-year grants. The postholder should be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and excellent bid-writer. Working within a small fundraising team in London and reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, the role also involves collaborating with senior teams in sub-Saharan Africa to develop proposals, budgets, and tailored funder reports. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in securing significant grants (five or six figure gifts) from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in writing successful grant applications and bids, with a portfolio of high-value awards. The ideal candidate will have an interest in international development and the work of the foundation. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Bid Writer This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bid writer to join a thriving team and company based in Stone, Staffordshire, who I honestly just love recruiting for. You will be working as part of an award winning, well-established family led company, that just genuinely offers and fosters a supportive and forward-thinking work culture click apply for full job details

Are you ready to take the next step in your bidding career? We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Senior Bid Writer to join our dynamic and high-performing Work Winning Team. Working across multiple sectors, emerging markets and new geographies, you will play a key part in helping Amey to meet its growth ambitions. Bidding experience in highways and/or rail is of particular interest to us. The Senior Bid Writer will be integral to the development of high-quality, client-focused, winning bid submissions. You will work closely with Bid and Proposals Leads and subject matter experts to craft compelling content and compliant bid responses - maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. By accessing Amey-wide knowledge, sharing best practice and using our in-house AI tools and capabilities, you will help us to maximise efficiency in the bid process, differentiate our bids and ensure 'we win as one'. The standard working hours are 37.5 per week, with some travel to our Birmingham office and other bid locations as required by the role. What you'll do: Work with our Bid Directors, Bid Managers and Proposals Managers to lead the written development of high-quality, consistent and persuasive bid responses which meet the client's scoring criteria and emphasise our value proposition/win themes Act as the 'lead writer' for strategic bid opportunities across Amey, helping to facilitate storyboarding workshops and provide bid writing support, editorial flair and guidance on structure and tone of voice to our bid teams Challenge solutions to enhance the overall quality of our proposal and lead quality deliverables in line with the bid programme as an integral part of the bid team Draft content from scratch and wordsmith material produced by others to promote the principles of 'Plain English' - conveying complex information and technical solutions clearly and succinctly, while bringing benefits to the fore Lead 'bid writer forums' to help upskill more junior members of the team and share learning, knowledge and best practice Offer support, guidance and coaching/mentoring to other bid writers as required Perform final editing and proofreading to ensure readability, consistency and accuracy in our quality responses Support knowledge management using Amey-wide systems and leverage our Genny AI tool to ingest previous responses and support rapid content creation on future bids Contribute to our lessons learned process to drive continuous improvement in bid writing. Why join us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career growth: Propel your career with clear and structured progression routes into areas such as Proposals Management and Bid Management Training opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. Personal development: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programmes like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programmes. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What you'll bring: Experience in bid writing (ideally highways and/or rail) Excellent written and verbal communications skills An ability to translate complex information into accessible and easily understood content on technical subjects you may know little about A self-motivated approach, working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment Degree level education in an Arts or writing-based subject (eg English, Journalism, Publishing). If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)

Trusts and Grants Manager As Grants and Trusts Officer, you'll play a key role in powering the youth zone's mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. As an equal opportunities' employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Trusts and Grants Manager Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day a week at Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby. Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pro rate (actual Salary £18,000 - £19,200) Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week. Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside's Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave. Closing Date: 09.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026 First Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026 Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026 About the Role This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you'll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the youth zone running. You'll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support - from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes. You'll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you'll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You'll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do. About You You'll need to be a strong communicator and natural storyteller, someone who can clearly articulate why youth zones matter and inspire funders to get behind the charity. You will have experience of: Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources. Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery. Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies. Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, events, or presentations, with confidence and professionalism If you're a strategic thinker, a persuasive writer and a team player ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you! About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Trusts and Grants Manager, Trusts Manager, Grants Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Trusts and Grants Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Bid Writer Location: Essex (Hybrid working available) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Sector: Facilities Management and Construction Salary up to £45,000 + £4,700 car allowance + Generous Benefits The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Writer to join a leading Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider. This is a key role within the business, supporting the securement of new work and contributing directly to the continued success of the Building Services division. You will be responsible for producing high quality, well structured and compelling bid submissions for projects typically valued between £500,000 and £5 million. Working closely with Pre Construction and Delivery teams, you will ensure each submission clearly demonstrates the company's capability, approach, innovation and value. Hybrid working is available, combining home working with office based collaboration. Key Responsibilities Writing clear, concise and persuasive responses for Pre Qualification Questionnaires, Invitations to Tender and formal tender submissions Reviewing client documentation to fully understand requirements and evaluation criteria Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders including estimating, design and project delivery teams Ensuring all submissions are fully compliant with client requirements, deadlines and quality standards Supporting the development of bid strategies, win themes and relevant case studies Maintaining robust version control and a well organised library of reusable bid content Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Writer within construction, facilities management, refurbishment or fit out Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes is advantageous Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure Proactive and collaborative approach with strong organisational skills

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing housing maintenance, facilities management and construction organisation for a Bid Writer & Marketing Coordinator to join their Business Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic professional with experience in bid writing, tender coordination and marketing to play a key role in supporting business growth across building maintenance and construction projects. You will be part of a small, collaborative team and will be involved in all aspects of bid management, marketing communications and tender administration, making this a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities of a Bid Writer: Bid Writing & Bid Coordination Write high-quality qualitative responses for bids and tenders, working closely with operational and delivery teams to gather technical input. Maintain and update the bid content library, ensuring information remains current and compliant. Collate selection questionnaires (SQs) and tender responses, ensuring deadlines are met. Liaise with estimating and operational teams to coordinate and submit complete tender responses on time. Tender Administration Manage bid schedules, trackers and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Set up tender folders, book meetings and coordinate bid activity. Monitor bid and enquiries inboxes, tracking new and potential opportunities. Prepare and distribute weekly agendas, record actions and circulate outcomes. Provide ad-hoc administrative support to other departments, including accreditation submissions and document formatting. Marketing & Communications Maintain the internal staff communication platform, working with departments to share regular updates. Manage and update the company website and social media channels, including news stories and case studies. Assist with marketing collateral such as client newsletters and other communications. Ensure all branded documentation is accurate, consistent and aligned with brand guidelines. What We'd Love To See From You: Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities independently. High attention to detail and accuracy. Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels to source information and finalise responses. An eye for visual design is highly desirable. Strong IT skills, including MS Office and design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or equivalent. Qualifications & Experience Required For A Bid Writer: Strong academic background, including GCSEs in English and Maths. Degree, HND or equivalent in English, Marketing or a related subject, or 2-5 years' relevant experience. Previous experience in a bid writing or bid management role, ideally within construction, housing maintenance or facilities management, particularly in public-sector tenders. Experience using content management systems (e.g. Drupal) and design software such as InDesign or Illustrator is essential. If this Bid Writer role is for you then please apply or contact (url removed)