Jobs in Blackburn, United Kingdom

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Help The Peoples Hub and FJSS Group secure vital funding as a volunteer bid writer. Your skills will help us empower communities, support social enterprises, and fight for a more just society in the UK.

As a volunteer bid writer, you will have a direct and tangible impact on the lives of people in our community. Your efforts in securing funding are the engine that powers our programs. The grants you help us win will directly translate into providing essential resources for our skills workshops, giving people who are homeless and young people the chance to learn and grow. The funds will also help us run educational trips to Parliament, empowering youth and volunteers to become advocates for change. Ultimately, your work will provide crucial financial support to the social enterprises we champion, allowing them to expand their reach and create more opportunities for a more just society.

We are looking for a volunteer with a passion for social change and the following skills and qualities

• Exceptional Writing and Communication Skills The ability to craft clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives is essential for success in this role.
• Strong Research Abilities You should be able to efficiently research potential funders and gather relevant information and data to support our bids.
• Attention to Detail Meticulousness is key to ensuring that every application is accurate, complete, and tailored to the funder's specific criteria.
• Organizational Skills The ability to manage your time and meet deadlines is crucial, as is keeping accurate records of all applications.
• Commitment to the Cause A genuine passion for the work of The Peoples Hub and the FJSS Group will motivate you and ensure your writing is authentic and powerful.

As a volunteer bid writer, you will be directly responsible for crafting compelling funding applications that will secure financial support for our community-focused projects. Your key deliverable will be the submission of well-researched and persuasive grant applications and bids. You will work closely with the leadership teams and project managers at both The Peoples Hub and the FJSS Group to gather all necessary information, data, and stories to inform your writing. This is a flexible role, and we are open to discussing how your skills can best be applied to our current and upcoming funding needs.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations