Bids and Grants Manager

Bids and Grants Manager

Job brief

The post holder will be responsible for the acquisition of funding via Bid/Grant applications to Trusts and Foundations and Charity of the Year applications to corporate supporters. In addition to this they will support the Head of Development and Economic Generation in the writing of documents for tenders and contract funding.

The experienced Bid Writer individual will be responsible for researching and writing compelling funding proposals to UK trusts and other grant-making organisations and donors, effectively communicating the vision and mission of Daisy Chain to potential funders.

The post holder will work diligently to research and understand potential funders requirements in respect of the submissions being made to ensure that all submissions are accurate, fully complete and issued within the timescales required.

The post-holder will also work with a portfolio of new and existing funders, submitting funding proposals and managing existing grants relationships.

Hours-37.5 hours per week (Full Time)

Salary-£26,000-£30,000 per annum depending on experience

Daisy Chain iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Key Tasks

Grant Applications

• Write compelling grant applications to Trusts, Foundations ensuring all submissions are submitted within the deadlines established.
• Write persuasive Charity of the Year applications to corporate supporters and businesses.
• Prepare and submit high-quality, compelling funding proposals to new and existing funders in order for Daisy Chain to meet its strategic priorities.
• Ensure all bids are accurately completed and represent the company experience and abilities in the best possible way to secure the grant opportunity.
• Coordinate the grant-making process from application stages to project conclusion.
• Conduct thorough research of the subject area in order to make a convincing case for all applications.
• Support the Head of Development and Economic Generation throughout the bidding process for tenders and contracts.

Generating Leads

• Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing applications to them.
• Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential Trusts and Foundations and develop relationships with key decision-makers there.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships.
• Develop a good understanding of awarding organisations vision, strategy, and plans in order to maximize new funding opportunities.
• Keep up to date with funding opportunities via regular research of online funder portals and newsletters.
• Work as part of the fundraising team for one day a week to secure Charity of Choice/ Charity of the Year nominations from corporate supporters and businesses.

Grant Stewardship

• Ensure timely delivery of grant admin, including thank you letters, receipts, grant progress reports and updates to funders.
• Prepare reports on grants as requested by the Head of Development and Economic Generation.

Additional responsibilities:

• Comply with the Charities Health and Safety policy in all employment practices.
• Maintain the integrity of the Daisy Chain brand in all internal and external communications.
• Maintain a proactive approach to your role and responsibilities along with a commitment to contribute and maintain the positive working ethos within the Charity.
• Work in collaboration with different Managers and team members across various departments.
• Maintain working knowledge of the policies and regulations governing the Charity
• Ensure attendance at staff meetings.
• Undertake any training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post.
• Work in a way that contributes to the continuous improvement of Charitys services and embraces the organisations quality initiatives.
• Any other duties from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.

This job outline is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.

Person Specification

Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, and share our Company values of Passionate, Inclusive, Empowering, Ambitious, Open and Innovative. If you have worked in a similar setting before all the better, but most importantly we are looking for people who share our ethos of improving the lives of autistic and neurodivergent children, adults and families.The below details

We will assess your skills, via your application (A) at Interview (I) or as part of a task during the interview process (T)

Essential:

• An established bid writer with recent experience and a proven track record in securing income via bid/grant applications (A, I, T)
• The ability to independently write successful grant applications to UK Trusts and Foundations (A, I, T)
• Able to manage complex processes, problem solve, adapt to change and communicate with a range of stakeholders in order to leverage funding support (A, I)
• Proven ability to compose persuasive and compelling funding requests to a variety of audiences (T)
• Demonstrable experience in writing or supporting successful contracts and tenders for services (A, I)
• An understanding of the difference between outcomes and outputs and the ability to articulate these clearly (I)
• An understanding of implementing fundraising strategies and meeting targets (A, I)
• Strong research skills to identify a beneficiary need and socio-economic data for the area to be used to enhance bid submissions (A, I)
• Knowledge of producing monitoring reports to funders (A, I)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work within agreed and often tight timescales (I, T)
• Able to work to tight deadlines and willing and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail (A, I)
• Enhanced project management skills to effectively manage a portfolio of grant and bidding applications (I)
• Knowledge of the current grant funding climate and how this influences the bid writing process (I)
• Understanding of and ability to use and interpret financial data, such as budgets and accounts (A, I)
• Proven ability to proactively build effective relationships with external stakeholders to leverage additional funding opportunities (A, I)
• Able to promote Daisy Chain to a variety of audiences (A, I, T)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (A, I, T)
• IT literate and able to use all appropriate software packages (A)
• Proven track record of delivering financial bid writing KPIs.
• Willingness to be flexible about the work undertaken and ability to operate at all levels (A, I)
• Ability to travel to projects, events, and meetings (A)
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims, ethos, and philosophy of Daisy Chain. (A, I)

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Recognised fundraising qualification
• Knowledge of the funding environment within education/childrens/adults services/disability services
• Ability to secure corporate donations via Charity of the Year applications
• Commitment to and experience of working with multi-agency partners
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector
• Experience of using procurement portals such as NEPO, Contracts Finder, DWP or equivalent.

Company Benefits

Our staff do amazing jobs and as such we want to reward our staff that is why we offer

• Enhanced holiday leave of 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) rising to 35 after 5 years service.
• Birthday Day off
• A bespoke induction plan specific to you and your role which starts as soon as a job offer is accepted.
• Alongside your induction plan new members of staff have a 6 month induction programme and planned meetings with their line manager to ensure the employee is settling in and offer any support needed to fulfil their role.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers a full range of confidential services designed to ensure you receive professional support that may affect work and home life.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount.
• Free on-site car parking and refreshments.
• Social and charitable events.
• Company sick Pay after successful completion of probationary period.
• Savings Club
• Give as you earn scheme for staff to make donation to a charity of their choice if they wish.
• If your role requires membership of a professional Body we will pay your membership fees.

ETHOS & CULTURE

I am passionate about improving the lives of Autistic children and adults and committed to Daisy Chains values, culture, and ethos. I will represent Daisy Chain in a positive manner and will always behave professionally. I will demonstrate empathy and support towards families and collaborate with staff and volunteers in the Daisy Chain team.

Vision:Our shared vision is for every person we support to live a life they enjoy and is meaningful to them at every stage

Mission:To support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide

Values:Passionate; Inclusive; Empowering; Ambitious; Open; Innovative

Daisy Chains Six Core Values

Passionate Caring deeply about what you do and where you work. Having a personal investment and motivation to see Daisy Chain succeed.

Open Welcoming discussion, inquiry, and criticism. Having a mind open to new ideas and thoughts.

Inclusive Including many different types of people whom we treat all fairly andequally.

Empowering To give power to someone to enable them to be stronger and more confident within their role.

AmbitiousHaving or showing a strong desire and determination to achieve.

InnovativeBringing new ideas and creating improved products and services.

To be considered for the role click on the apply button above and submit your CV and details along with The Daisy Chain Application Form. If you have any gaps within your employment history, please state the reasons for these gaps within your CV. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us on 01642 531248.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when submitting your CV.