Bid Writer

What will you be doing?

We are interested in bringing on board an experienced in professional writing (research-led, grant writing, bid writing and / or supporting editorial text) in a cultural, education or heritage context.

What will you be doing?

• Researching, writing and collating grant applications within the fundraising team.
• Liaising with grant-funding bodies across the arts, cultural and heritage sector.
• Collaborating with existing (funding) partners and developing new relationships with potential partners, funders and donors.

In essence, you will be a confident self-starter with the ability to research, apply for relevant funding streams and form strong relationships with beneficiaries, potential donors and volunteers.

What are we looking for?

Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to join a small but ambitious team to help gain new funding opportunities for a community and living heritage-led collective?

Are you passionate about international human rights, justice and equality, in addition to Diversity and Inclusion for all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality etc.? 

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a good track record of applying for grants in the arts and cultural sector, particularly heritage.

Please see the specification below:

Essential

• Experience of liaising with grant making bodies and writing grant applications
• Able to communicate effectively with collaborators from different contexts
• Able to work to tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Able to work remotely and within a flat structure organisation
• Able to commit 10 hours a week near funding deadlines (typical commitment minimum 4 hours per week) 

Desired

• Research background, preferably in Cultural Heritage sector
• Experience of developing and managing a funding strategy in the third sector

If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria above, please apply!

What difference will you make?

Everyone is a potential fundraiser and Qisetna's team tells the story through its volunteers, trustees, partners, community and staff. We have the power to change the world! Yet an idea is powerless if it is not developed into a project.

Additional information

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