Funding & Bids Manager

Havant, Hampshire
Liberty CL Recruitment

Liberty Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a fantastic Charity in the search for a Funding & Bids Manager!

Our client is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals, who are seeking an experienced and passionate Funding & Bids Manager to drive growth and secure vital funding, enabling them to expand their impactful services.

Based on the outskirts of Portsmouth, paying circa £38,000 with an extensive list of company benefits, this is absolutely not an opportunity to be missed.

What you ll do:

• Prepare compelling and persuasive responses to grant applications, tenders, and high-value funding opportunities.
• Support the Business Development Director and leadership team in managing complex tender processes.
• Forecast and planning to identify new funding prospects both locally and nationally.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and corporate sponsors.
• Monitor and review grants, contracts, and SLA’s, ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
• Lead and manage project activities such as website redevelopment and data analysis.
• Contribute to organisational communications, including press releases and annual reports.
• Support operational activities by analysing data, feedback, and trends to inform organisational improvements.
• Line manage the Business Support Officer.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and reports meet national standards and sector accreditation frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in bid-writing, tenders, or grant application responses.
• Strong research skills to identify funding opportunities and develop successful proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging content.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Line management experience, including staff supervision and appraisals.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance (desirable).

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + BH, rising with continuous service + Birthday off
• Flexible working options
• EAP
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Plus, so much more!

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.

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.