Bid Writer

The Associate – Fundraising and Bid Writing role is offered as a consultancy/freelance opportunity. We will guarantee a minimum number of days and will agree additional packages of work with you based on the needs of the organisation There will be an expectation that you will spend some of your contracted days in Southend-on-Sea – Office space will be available.

We are looking for a freelancer to join our team as a Bid Writer/fundraiser, to significantly grow new revenues (including from trading, contracts grants and investments) for City Family CIC, a new social enterprise, based in Essex. City Family supports local families to raise successful, happy children. In this capacity we’d guarantee a minimum number of days work for the person appointed and would agree additional packages of work depending on the needs of the organisation. This brief outline the key elements of the opportunity: 

-  The purpose – Scope opportunities and write bids, tenders and wider funding applications, casting the net far and wide. 

- The person – A go getter, with a track record of identifying and closing funding opportunities within the public sector, trusts and foundations. An ability to drive forward our vision. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

 - The practicalities – The role is being offered on a freelance basis, with a minimum commitment of at least 8 days per month, for an initial period of 3 months - with a view to extend (subject to business performance)

- The process – Send us your CV and a cover letter (of no more than two sides of A4) outlining how you see yourself working with us and examples of the funding you have secured as part of your work with similar business/charities,

Thank you for your interest in working with City Family CIC. We think this is a really exciting opportunity to shape the work we do.