Job Description

 Purpose of the Role

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) as an experienced Bid Writer. RMC is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants.

For over 25 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 164 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover (from £2.7 to £4.3 million in the last few years).

We are keen to hear from candidates currently working in fundraising roles for third-sector organisations, who would relish the opportunity to secure funding for our cause.

Main Responsibilities

·        Prospect research - to research potential funders to apply to who fund our work

·        Write high quality applications

·        Applications to Trusts & Foundations, Lottery, Statutory funders, social investment organisations and other funding bodies.

·        To work within the fundraising department and support team members with proof reading and guidance on their applications.

Person Specification

You will be educated to at least degree level, have at least five years’ experience and a successful track record of delivering substantial fundraising results at a senior level. You should be able to demonstrate skills and competency in the following areas:

Strategic thinking and analytical skills to:

·        quickly and proficiently absorb new information and data to draw insightful conclusions.

·        Develop well-written applications that meet funders priorities 

Strong planning and operational delivery to:

·        translate strategy into deliverable operational plans;

·        be well-organised, able to prioritise and have good attention to detail.

Good communications skills to:

·        represent RMC at high-level meetings with a broad range of stakeholders and funders;

·        articulate complex ideas simply and effectively; and

·        have excellent oral, written and presentational skills.

Collaborative team player who:

·        works effectively with colleagues to establish positive working relationships;

·        is flexible and can adjust to changing priorities; and

·        has a strong work ethic, is calm under pressure and has a can-do attitude

Flexible working & benefits

RMC is committed to providing a positive and flexible working environment for its staff.

Staff benefits include:

·        24 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays – annual leave increase with length of service

·        5% contribution to pension scheme

·        Employee assistance programme/ physical and mental health wellness support

·        Training and opportunities for advancement

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the main responsibilities and person specification to Pam Gill, Deputy CEO pam@rmcentre.org.uk. Candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation with us before applying. If you wish to do so, please e-mail pam@rmcentre.org.uk. Or click on the link below;

 https://app.healthboxhr.com/job-application/external/3dac80f0-3121838b-e5380481-c35fb518 

We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, so please apply as soon as possible.

Further Information

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other requirements of the role:

The successful applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK.

The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). Please note that previous applications may not be considered.