Manager of Bids and Funding
đź“Ť Hybrid (1 day a week in Manchester or Newcastle)
💰 £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Lead Strategic Bids That Drive National Impact
Are you an experienced Bids and Funding professional with a passion for employability and skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and growth go hand-in-hand?
If you’re excited by the idea of driving national skills agendas and winning high-profile contracts — this is your moment.
Why Join This Outstanding Organisation?
This forward-thinking training provider is recognised nationally for delivering high-quality, employer-focused programmes that make a real social impact. With an agile and collaborative team culture, this is a business where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your work transforms lives.
You’ll benefit from:
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A flexible and supportive hybrid working model
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Real opportunities for professional development and progression
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The chance to work on strategic, high-value bids including Skills Bootcamps, AEB, and DfE-funded programmes
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A passionate, mission-led leadership team committed to quality and growth
About the Role
As Manager of Bids and Funding, you will lead the development and submission of winning proposals across a wide range of skills and employability programmes. You’ll play a central role in driving funding success and enabling the organisation to expand its impact across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and evaluate new funding and tender opportunities
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Lead the end-to-end bid process: writing, project managing, and submitting proposals
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Collaborate with delivery, operations, and compliance teams to create compelling content
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Ensure bids meet all criteria and are submitted on time
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Monitor changes in policy and funding streams to inform strategy
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a confident and capable bid professional with a passion for education and skills, and a talent for creating high-quality, successful submissions.
You’ll bring:
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Proven experience in writing and winning bids in the employability or skills sector
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A strong understanding of Skills Bootcamps, Adult Education Budget (AEB), or other government-funded training programmes
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Excellent written communication and project management skills
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A strategic mindset and experience managing internal stakeholders
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A genuine passion for using funding to improve lives through training and education
Apply Now – Your Next Big Career Move Starts Here
If you’re ready to take the next step in your bids and funding career with a dynamic, mission-led organisation, apply today and help shape the future of skills across the UK