Head of Bid Writing

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a strong track record in securing trust, grant, and government funding? Do you thrive in a role where you can lead a team, develop funding strategies, and make a meaningful impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected charity supporting people affected by criminal justice, substance misuse, and unemployment. Managing a team of two, you'll play a key role in identifying and securing vital funding to sustain and grow life-changing programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for trusts, grants, and government contracts
• Develop and implement a strategic funding plan to secure long-term income
• Manage and support a team of two bid writers, ensuring high-quality submissions
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, stakeholders, and key partners

What's on offer?

• £50,000 salary
• Hybrid working - Central London office
• Autonomy to lead and develop bid strategies
• Although fixed term contract for 6 - 12 months, this could well move into a permanent role.

We're looking for someone with strong leadership, bid writing expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive success. You must have worked within the sectors of either criminal justice, skills, employability or healthcare.

Please apply via this advert-we aim to respond to all applications. If you haven't heard back within 72 hours, please complete the "Send Us A Message" form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.

Please note, this is a hybrid role, but you will need to be either in or close to London (as travel to the central London office is not paid for).