Job Title:Capital Bid Writer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Capital Bid Writer
Department:Funding & Contracts
Responsible to:Director of Operations and Programmes
Location:Nottinghamshire YMCA
Hours:37.5 hours per week mainly Monday - Friday but with some weekend and evening work required
Contract Type:Temporary for up to 12 months
Salary:Circa £30,000per annum
Job Purpose
- To identify appropriate capital funding opportunities toenhance existing services and to develop new programmes in line with our vision and mission (in the fields of Youth Work, Housing, Childrens and School Services, Health & Fitness, Social Care and management of community facilities)
- To liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver major capital projects from feasibility through to design, business case approval,bid writing,tendering and procurement (where appropriate), collation and completion.To provide technical, project management and cost plan support to capital projects during the design and feasibility stages.
- To support revenue and tendering projects
- To support the development of an organisational culture that puts our Christian Core Values - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility - at the centre of all we do
Principal Responsibilities
1Capital Income generation
1.1To identify appropriate large (>£1 million) capital funding opportunities to enhance existing services and new programmes primarily in the fields of housing, sports and community asset development
1.2To create feasibility studies for each new potential capital project then subsequent capital appeals, comprising income from gifts from individuals, grant-making trusts, from companies, statutory funds (where applicable) and community events/giving
1.3To develop key relationships with new and existing capital funders
1.4To identifylocal and national funders suitable for Nottinghamshire YMCA and work with the Funding and Contracts Manager to maintain ongoing database of prospects and funders
1.5To have a full understanding of allYMCA programmaticareas
1.6To identify appropriate quality standards and strategic policies required by Nottinghamshire YMCA and help to ensure that appropriate policies are kept relevant and up-to-date
2Support for revenue projects
2.1To work in partnership with Funding & Contracts Manager to write and collate successful tenders, capital bids, grant applications and funding applications
2.2To support with other revenue applications
2.3 To integrate capital appeal activity with ongoing revenue fundraising ensuring that capital appealscomplement ongoing revenue fundraising
3Partnership working
3.1To develop strong, productiverelationships with capital funders
3.2To work in partnership withinternal stakeholders to create feasibility studies and associated business plans
3.3To liaise with the internal stakeholders and other colleagues in devising approach strategies, and drafting and submitting capital appeals
3.4To develop and negotiate complex commissioning partnership arrangements with other VCS, private and statutory organisations in response to tender opportunities
Responsibilities of all YMCA staff, casual workers and managers
1Ambassador for the YMCA
To act as an advocate and ambassador of the YMCA; promoting and exemplifying the YMCA’s core values, mission, vision, and ethos and to positively and proactively protect the YMCA’s reputation.
2 Other Duties
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by your Line Manager or anyone else designated by the Chief Executive Officer, as necessary. To work in a flexible way to ensure that workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the seniority of the post.
3 Discretion to Act
To exercise discretion in the performance of the duties of the post, to use best practice and to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
Nothing in this Job Description is intended to authorise the post-holder to undertake responsibilities that belong properly to trustees and members of the Executive Management Team unless properly authorised to do so by the Chief Executive directly or through an appropriate manager.
4Relationships and Confidentiality
To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of Nottinghamshire YMCA and to keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of Nottinghamshire YMCA. Any breach of confidentiality will be treated seriously and may lead to dismissal.
5 Association Ethos
To support the Christian ethos and core values of the Association. The Association is committed to equality of opportunity and expects all staff and casual workers to abide by our Equality and Diversity Policy.
6 Health and Safety
To adhere to the Association’s Health and Safety policies at all times.
Line Management Responsibility:
None
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Job Description/Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please ensure that you address all the requirements marked with an “A”
in the final column as we will be looking for this information when shortlisting
Job Title:Capital Bid Writer
Criteria / Requirements / How Assessed*Experience / 1.1 Significant and demonstrable experience of researching, writing and delivering successful large (>£1million) capital funding programmes and bids / A,I, D,T
1.2In depth experience of initiating and sustaining positive relationships with funders, including writing reports and organising meetings/visits / A,I
1.3 Extensive experience of writing successful tenders, bids, grant applications and commissioning documents / A, I
1.4Experience ofworking tomultiple deadlines / A, I
1.5Experience of relating to and working with colleagues, capital grant making funders and individuals, and other external partners at all levels / A, I
1.6Strong commercial awareness of the voluntary sector including evidencing value for money and preparing realistic budgets / A, I
1.6 Proven track record of managing multiple largecapital appeals simultaneously / A, I
Knowledge / 2.1 Good working knowledge of the voluntary and community sector / A
2.2 Understanding of other potential asset development / transfer opportunities and methodology / A, I
Education/ Training / Qualifications / 3.1 Excellent standard of numeracy and literacy / A,T
3.2 Must be educated to degree standard or equivalentor hold relevant professional qualifications / A, D
Skills & Abilities / 4.1 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with senior managers at Nottinghamshire YMCA and external stakeholders / I,
4.2 Ability to ensure that technical and financial reports are of high quality and timely, liaising with programme staff and Funding & Contracts Manager to ensure that all reporting requirements are met / I, A
4.3 Able to work independently and as part of a team / I
4.4 Exceptional writing, editing and copy writing skills / I, T, D
4.5 Well organised and highly self motivated / I, T
4.6 Highly IT literate / I, A, T
4.7 Ability to develop the skills and understanding of other programme staff in relation to funding and bid writing issues / I
Other work related requirements / 5.1 Ability to support the Christian core values of the Association / A, I
5.2 Able to travel between sites on a regular basisi.e. driving licence and access to appropriately taxed and insured vehicle / A, I
5.3 Ability to understand the needs of people from diverse cultural, social and racial backgrounds / A, I
*When Assessed – (A) on Application form, (I) At Interview, (T) During Test,
(D) From Documentary evidence e.g. references, qualifications (relevant qualifications will be checked at the interview stage), driving license etc
Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to promoting diversity and practicing equality of opportunity
Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to the protection of children, young people and adults at risk
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