Bid Writer
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000, dependent on experience
The Role
As the Bid Writer, you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, managing relationships and application cycles for Trusts, Foundations, and statutory Funders (like national and regional lotteries). Your mission? To maximize income generation and support STEM Learning’s core objectives.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organization to identify funding opportunities and create persuasive funding propositions. With the support of our Impact and Data team, you’ll develop proposals backed by solid evidence and data. You’ll also work closely with operational teams to ensure your proposals are aligned with our objectives and KPIs.
What You'll Do
- Lead The Charge: Write bids, tenders, and applications for five and six-figure amounts
- Expand Our Reach: Grow our portfolio of Trusts, Foundations, and statutory funding sources
- Build Relationships: Maintain a pipeline of potential grant-giving organizations
- Craft Winning Proposals: Prepare high-quality applications that reflect our strategic priorities
- Collaborate: Work with internal teams to ensure all bids meet funder expectations
- Report Back: Write and support the preparation of high-quality reports to funders
This position is York or London based, or have the ability to meet in-person in London once a fortnight.
To learn additional specifics about the role, please read the Role Profile.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
- Proven success in securing five and six-figure funding partnerships
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and compelling bids
- Skill in presenting complex information in an easily digestible format
- A commitment to the vision and mission of STEM Learning
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and help us shape the future of STEM education!
About Us
STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.
Why Join Us? At STEM Learning, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in STEM education. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, expand your network, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on the future of education.
Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.
Next Steps
There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.