Funding Officer

Due to a colleague retiring, we are recruiting for a Funding Officer to join our Income Diversification team. The Funding Officer will lead the scoping, development and submission of grant funding bids and support with tenders, generating diverse income streams and other growth opportunities on behalf of Right There.

It is expected that the role will be 3 days office based.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

Income diversification and growth

• Responsible for scoping, preparing, writing and submitting compelling funding proposals and grants and supporting with tender submissions
• Facilitation of scoping & assessing risk of opportunities, contributing to an increased level of bid opportunities where relevant and appropriate to Right There’s mission and vision
• Responsible for coordinating the completion of grant applications and reports in line with contractual compliance and liaising with internal and external colleagues to ensure timely submission
• Supporting the monitoring of contracts and grants opportunities including active mapping and tracking of income streams and effective re-submission process
• Supporting the development of funding/income ‘pipeline’ portfolio, providing regular review of diverse income opportunities across 3rd sector landscape and maintaining the bid library
• Support with the development and review of Right There Bid Library – creating good practice response examples linked to programmes
• Supporting the tender submission process where required
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of current trends and developments across the sector, contributing to a live knowledge bank that benefits the organisation
• Working with the communications team to promote Right There programmes through agreed media outlets

Relationships

• Support the Contracts & Tendering Manager and Director of Income Diversification & Messaging to pursue the strategic aims of the organisation
• Act as a role model to Right There staff, volunteers and the people we support
• Develop positive and respectful and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers and the people we support, focusing on their strengths and aspirations as individuals
• Have a high standard of professional integrity with colleagues and other professionals
• Always establish and uphold clear professional boundaries
• Actively engage with service delivery and programmes to keep up to date on background and context for informing need for funding streams to benefit programmes and activities

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which you can download below.

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate experience of tender /grant fundraising or writing as well as bid management from identifying opportunities to successful completion. You will also have an understanding of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to housing, social work, social care and family support services. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience gained in report writing and producing management reports.

What you can expect from us

• Your normal working hours are 35 per week worked Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm depending on the needs of the service with 1-hour unpaid break.
• Your main place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Insurance
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave

Interested in applying? 

Send us your cv and a short cover letter outling your interest in and suitability for the role.

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews arranged therefore the advert may close earlier than the advertised date.

Send your application to recruitment@rightthere.org

Thanks and good luck!