Bid and Funding Manager

Bid and Funding Manager, Gateshead

Salary circa £32,000 per annum

Hybrid working

Talent84 is proud to partnering with a well-known North East charity that provides vital support to the public in Gateshead and Newcastle. Reporting to and working closely with the Group CEO, the Bid and Fund Manager is a pivotal role within the organisations senior leadership team and will take responsibility for securing income grants whilst leading bid writing to secure financial support from a wide range of funding sources. If you are passionate, articulate, and able to demonstrate a successful track record of securing high figure income from grants and tenders then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Research income opportunities and liaise with trustees and funding organisations to identify the most appropriate funding streams for the charity
• Devise and deliver income plan, securing funding from various sources
• Lead on writing compelling, high-quality tenders and funding applications
• Develop and foster strong relationships with existing and new funders and supporters
• Set income targets and monitor income performance
• Support with training volunteers and staff involved in income generating activities
• Act as a key member of the organisations core team

Key Criteria

• Demonstrate background in a similar role, generating six figure income from grants and tenders
• Excellent research skills and proven experience planning income generating activities
• Ability to produce high quality and compelling writing that secures income
• Highly competent user of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, passionate, team-player
• Engaging and goal-orientated personality