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Head of Bid Writing

7th Floor, Walker House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 3YL, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

108270

Published date:

04-03-2026

Summary

Job Description

Head of Bid Writing

Responsible to: Director of Business Development and Fundraising

Grade: F4-F5 (£49,225 – 51,998 as at 18/2/26)

Job Purpose

To support the Director of Business Development and wider colleagues to realise business development opportunities. This will be done primarily through the writing of tender and grant submissions, which align to the Charity’s mission and agreed sustainable growth targets.

The postholder will work with Business Development and wider colleagues to identify and respond to tender and grant opportunities, leading multi-disciplinary teams. In addition to providing analysis of opportunities, the postholder will lead the bid writing and support (and where appropriate lead) – solution/service model development. The postholder will also support the implementation of projects and services through the handover process to operational colleagues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

To research, identify and analyse appropriate funding opportunities (e.g. from tender portals) and work with colleagues to produce resulting briefings and options appraisals.

To work with the Director of Research & Evaluation, the Director of Business Development and colleagues to identify wider opportunities that enable the delivery of our mission.

To work with the wider Business Development Team and colleagues, and lead the production of winning bids and proposals, including: bid, proposal and application writing; solution development; performance and financial modelling; budget development and supply chain development.

Develop and maintain productive and constructive relationships with staff across Career Connect and partner organisations.

Develop productive relationships with appropriate staff within organisations that have the potential to fund the Charity.

To line manage the Bid Writer and Coordinator (position currently vacant and under review).

To manage the Mercell partner platform used for supply chain formation (training provided).

Attend meetings/committees and working groups as required and deputise for other Business Development Team members when required.

Ensure adherence to the policies and procedures for new business including risk assessments, preparation of business cases and advise/support colleagues as appropriate.

Contributing to and provide regular updates across the Charity to ensure the goals of business development activity are embedded across the organisation and are aligned with the wider plans and objectives of Career Connect.

Ensure all information is recorded accurately. Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and reviewing process for activity which enable income reporting and analysis of activity.

Corporate Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure efficiencies are achieved in the delivery of services across the wider Career Connect portfolio. Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Career Connect Safeguarding policy and procedures.
Helping to maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with Career Connect Health and Safety policy and procedures.
Respect the confidentiality of all matters in relation to employment and clients. Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and other legislation with regard to the processing of any personal data.
Promote and maintain Career Connect policies on Equality, Dignity at Work and Code of Conduct.
Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, by identifying and undertaking learning and development opportunities and alerting line manager where support is needed. Proactively seek feedback from customers/ commissioners/ colleagues to identify improvements to professional practice. Operate at the level expected for this role, in line with core competencies and values of the Charity. Adhere to Career Connect policies and procedures on sustainability.
Implement and follow Career Connect policies and procedures to promote business continuity in emergency situations.
Act in a risk aware rather than risk averse way. Every member of staff, from the directors through line managers to the individual employee must be aware of the nature of risk, and the agreed system of control. This job descriptions sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties can vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Proven business analysis skills and experience.

Experience of leading the business development response to large and complex tenders (£1m+) including undertaking financial/performance modelling, the bid writing and supply chain development.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in an engaging way to a variety of audiences to win understanding and support.

An ability to build relationships, negotiate with and persuade a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to motivate and influence across a range of levels internally and externally, including with senior leadership team members.

Proactive approach to securing income and a team player attitude.

Knowledge and skills across MS Apps including Word, Excel, Power Point

Desirable

Educated to degree level.

Experience of working in an organisation that enables social mobility.

Working knowledge and understanding of social value.

Formal Project Management training (such as Prince 2)

Hold the Institute of Fundraising Certificate or Diploma or a comparable qualification in business development (e.g. APMP Foundation or ideally Practitioner Certification).

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Chair

Stroud, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

102964

Published date:

08-12-2025

Summary

Lead the Future of Creative Education - Become Chair of the Waldorf Learning Foundation

Time Commitment: Approx. 10-15 days per year
Location: Online, with occasional in-person meetings
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

We are searching for an inspiring leader with a passion for education that nurtures the whole child - head, hand, and heart. Someone who believes in the transformative power of creativity-based, holistic learning for every child. If this sounds like you, the Waldorf Learning Foundation invites you to bring your vision and expertise to guide them through an exciting new chapter as its Chair of Trustees.

For over four years, the Board has reimagined education with a commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. Waldorf Learning Foundation champions diversity in discourse and fosters a rich ecology of a diverse sector with a range of contributors. Its work is grounded in creativity-based, holistic learning that prepares children to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.

Today, they deliver teacher training, support research, and partner with schools to embed creative, inclusive, and regenerative learning at the heart of education. With strong foundations and growing partnerships, they are ready to expand their impact. This starts with a Chair who can help them get there.

As Chair, you will:

Provide strategic and inclusive leadership to a talented and diverse Board.
Champion the organisational mission externally, building relationships and influencing for change.
Support the Chief Executive and team to deliver ambitious goals.
Ensure robust governance and help shape the future of creative education in the UK and beyond.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, teachers, and communities. Waldorf Learning Foundation are looking for someone with senior leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Knowledge of the education or charity sector is desirable, but above all, a leader who shares its vision for education that inspires curiosity, creativity, and purpose.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Waldorf Learning Foundation’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the outgoing Chair/CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 13^th January 2026 and we will send you a link.

Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 23rd January 2026
First Interviews: w/c 9^th February 2026
Final Interviews: w/c 16^th February 2026

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Waldorf Learning Foundation on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance.

For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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