Senior Bid Writer

Are you a brilliant bid writer, with a passion for improving children’s lives? Are you looking for that next opportunity to work for an inspirational cause? If this is you, then Children 1st is where you belong!

If you want to work within a creative, dynamic, and passionate team, where you will further grow and develop then join us as our new Senior Bid Writer. The role will be exciting, fast-paced and challenging.

You will be key to securing high level funding from statutory sources that will grow our reach and help support more children and families in Scotland. With opportunity to try new ways of engaging and inspiring supporters you will be creative, collaborative, inclusive and willing to work alongside our brilliant leaders to achieve our key strategic priorities and goals. 

Children 1st is an incredible charity full of people who love what they do and the difference they make. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children and families in Scotland.

At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family. As a charity we offer emotional; and practical support and financial advice to help families to put children first and we campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

About the role

This role requires an excellent candidate to produce high quality bids, applications and tenders which communicate our unique approach to working with Scotland’s vulnerable children, young people and families and which capture our outcome focused delivery models with clarity and conviction. 

High quality stewardship of our existing supporters will be one of the key responsibilities, alongside managing a dynamic team of fundraisers, and developing new income streams.

About you

We are looking for the right candidate to take our team to the next level. You will need to demonstrate ability to build strong relationships internally and externally to secure long term sustainable income. You will:

·       Be passionate about our work and able to convey that to a range of audiences

·       Love building long term, strategic partnerships

·       Can work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels

·       Have success in delivering significant large gifts from funders

·       Be innovative in developing new approaches to funders

Job Title: Senior Bid Writer

Reference number: FR24/01

Location: Glasgow/Edinburgh

Closing Date: 10th May 2024

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held 22nd May.

Salary: £35,850 - £41,150

Post Type: Full-time