Job Description

Are you an experienced Bid Manager with a strong track record in securing trust, grant, and government funding?  Do you thrive in a role where you can lead a team, develop funding strategies, and make a meaningful impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected charity supporting people affected by criminal justice, substance misuse, and unemployment. Managing a team of two, you’ll play a key role in identifying and securing vital funding to sustain and grow life-changing programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for trusts, grants, and government contracts

Develop and implement a strategic funding plan to secure long-term income

Manage and support a team of two bid writers, ensuring high-quality submissions

Build and maintain relationships with funders, stakeholders, and key partners

What’s on offer?

£50,000 salary

Hybrid working – Central London office

Autonomy to lead and develop bid strategies

Although fixed term contract for 6 – 12 months, this could well move into a permanent role.

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership, bid writing expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive success.  You must have worked wihtin the sectors of either criminal justice, skills, employability or healthcare.

Please apply via this advert—we aim to respond to all applications. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.

For more details, call the office and ask for James (contact number available on the Red 5 People website).

Please note, this is a hybrid role, but you will need to be either in or close to London (as travel to the central London office is not paid for)