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Location:Remote with regular meetings in London; candidates must be based in London or surrounding areas
Salary:£40,000 per annum
Working Hours:Full-time, 35 hours per week
Benefits:30 days holiday (including bank holidays and Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha).
Role Summary
As our Bid Writer, you will strategically lead AWN’s fundraising support to grassroots primarily Muslim-led organisations. You will help shape the service and act as the primary advisor on grant funding, deliver high-quality bids, and build AWN’s capacity to increase the flow of resources into underserved communities. This is a chance to directly contribute to lasting social change for underrepresented Muslim communities in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support bid writing for grassroots organisations aligned with AWN’s priorities.
* Write grant applications directly on behalf of multiple small grassroots organisations, ensuring proposals are tailored to each funder's priorities and the unique strengths of each group.
* Design and deliver training sessions, webinars, and 1-to-1 support on grant writing.
* Build strategic relationships with funders, local councils, and second-tier organisations.
* Promote AWN’s funding support services across networks and platforms.
* Represent AWN at sector events and advocacy platforms.
* Track and evaluate the impact of bid writing support to inform strategy, reporting, and learning. Use feedback from unsuccessful bids to build learning resources and improve future applications.
* Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting systems.
* Any other duties deemed appropriate for the role.
Person Specification
* Demonstrated experience in writing successful bids or grant applications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong understanding of the UK charity and funding landscape
* Cultural competency and understanding of issues affecting UK Muslim communities
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
* Experience of working in small and dynamic teams
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365, CRM systems and familiar with digital platforms
* Experience delivering training or webinars
* Established relationships in the UK funding or Muslim charity sector
* Experience working in a start-up or small charity environment
This role is currently remote, and we are in the process of building a team in London. As such, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates based in London or the surrounding areas.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the experience outlined in their CV along with their covering letter and their responses to the pre-screening questions.
Closing Date:Friday 1st August 2025
Interviews in-person at City of London, UK - week commencing 11th August 2025.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
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Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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