Bid Writer

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We are a non-profit organisation from the UK. All of our roles are entirely virtual and therefore roles are not limited to UK applicants. Our goal is to improve education for disadvantaged children and to increase the representation of BAME cultures in education.

About the Role

This role is all about preparing applications which will help us secure funding. Funding maintains the social enterprise and the work we do therefore it is of the utmost importance. The role includes researching, writing, editing and inputting information for applications:

• Research includes searching for funding programmes which our organisation is applicable for; they must fit in with our ethos and social values. The other form of research is looking for statistics which demonstrate the need for our services.
• Writing includes drafting up answers to questions on applications, whilst ensuring we showcase and demonstrate our aims clearly.
• Editing includes reviewing previous applications and making amendments to strengthen future applications.
• Inputting information includes putting relevant, basic information into applications i.e. address, contact numbers, emails. etc.

Skills You Will Need

• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Good research skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to put forward a persuasive argument.

What You Will Gain

• Experience in writing bid proposals.
• Opportunity to enhance your CV.
• Transferable skills.
• Contribution to a small social enterprise that aims to improve the education of disadvantaged children and increase visibility of BAME cultures in education.

Training and Support

• You will be given induction training.
• You will be supervised throughout your volunteering experience.
• You will be given feedback and coaching throughout your volunteering.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

As an organisation we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace in which all volunteers feel accepted, appreciated and supported. We value diversity and welcome all people to volunteer with us regardless of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, religion, disability and socio-economic status. We will not stand for prejudice and discrimination of any kind.


If you are interested in this role . Please fill in the application form below

https://forms.gle/zcyaDCWoDxYsWq3p7

Thanks,


The Beards and Books Team