Manager of Bids and Funding

Manager of Bids and Funding 📍 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 :

• A flexible and supportive hybrid working model
• Real opportunities for professional development and progression
• The chance to work on strategic, high-value bids including Skills Bootcamps, AEB, and DfE-funded programmes
• 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 :
• Identify and evaluate new funding and tender opportunities
• Lead the end-to-end bid process : writing, project managing, and submitting proposals
• Collaborate with delivery, operations, and compliance teams to create compelling content
• Ensure bids meet all criteria and are submitted on time
• 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 :
• Proven experience in writing and winning bids in the employability or skills sector
• A strong understanding of Skills Bootcamps, Adult Education Budget (AEB), or other government-funded training programmes
• Excellent written communication and project management skills
• A strategic mindset and experience managing internal stakeholders
• 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