Job Type: Part-time Hours of work: 14 per week Pay: £12,219.00-£13,577.00 per year Role Purpose: The West Cornwall Women’s Aid Bid Writer will play a vital role in helping to secure the resources that enable us to deliver life-changing support for women and children affected by domestic abuse. This position involves researching funding opportunities, working with service users to ensure their voices and needs are at the heart of every bid, crafting compelling grant proposals, and managing application and reporting processes to maximise income and nurture long-term funding partnerships. While the role offers flexibility, we would expect the successful applicant to attend the office in person on occasion, with the frequency to be agreed at interview stage. Research & Prospecting Identify and research suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, corporates, and government bodies. Engage with service users, where appropriate, to understand their needs and priorities, ensuring research is grounded in real experiences and informs potential funding opportunities. Maintain an up-to-date database of prospects and funding deadlines. When potential tender/funding opportunities are identified, conduct initial review of the key information e.g. deadline dates, contract length, amount available and information required for submission. Bid Writing Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership to plan and deliver high quality tenders/funding applications within agreed deadlines, contributing to big strategies, document production and content sign-off. Plan and write high-quality bids, incorporating insights from internal teams, external partners, and service users to ensure their voices and lived experiences are central to each submission. Ensure all bids are submitted on time, meeting funder deadlines and requirements. Develop and maintain an understanding of WCWAid’s mission and impact, so as to present a compelling case to funders Grants Management Track application statuses and ensure timely submission of proposals and supporting documentation. Support Senior Leadership in the preparation of progress reports and funding updates in accordance with funder requirements. Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes, and donor communications. Professional Development & Compliance Participate in training as directed by the line manager to maintain best practice standards and support ongoing professional development. Read, understand, and adhere to WCWAid policies, staying up to date with any changes as instructed by the line manager and ensuring all work is carried out in line with these policies. Practice diversity, equity, and inclusion Attend and actively engage in managerial and clinical supervision sessions as directed by the line manager to ensure best practice, receive guidance, and prioritise personal well-being. Attend and actively engage in team meetings, training and events. WCWAid is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. This post is delivered by WCWAid and commissioned by Cornwall Council. This post is subject to continuation funding.