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.
This newly created role of Bid Writer will report to the Head of Fundraising and lead on bid-writing for STEM Learning, proactively and independently managing relationships and application cycles for Trusts, Foundations, and statutory Funders (like national and regional lotteries). With the support of the Impact and Data team, you’ll develop proposals backed by solid evidence and data.
This role will be mostly home-based, with an office day every 2-3 weeks at either London (City) or York University (walking distance from York city centre). Travel for meetings wil, be expensed. The National STEM Learning Centre based at York University is a unique and impressive teacher CPD venue, mirroring the modern classroom and laboratory facilities, as well as housing their inspirational resources centre.
About the role
As Bid Writer, you will:
- Write bids, tenders, and applications for five and six-figure amounts
- Grow the portfolio of Trusts, Foundations, and statutory funding sources
- Maintain a pipeline of potential grant-giving organisations
- Prepare high-quality applications that reflect STEM Learning’s strategic priorities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all bids meet funder expectations, particularly the Impact and Data team and operational teams
About you
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven success in securing five and six-figure funding partnerships with trusts, foundations, and statutory sources, such as lotteries
- Experience in writing clear, concise and compelling bids and proposals
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Skill in presenting complex information in an easily digestible format
- A commitment to the vision and mission of STEM Learning
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 days leave can be carried over to the following leave year)
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%
- Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Annual salary review
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme via Tusker
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Gourmet Society and tastecard dining cards (incl. 2 for 1, 50% off food bill and 25% off total bill)
- Kids Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme