The Vacancy

Imagine using your writing, analytical and relationship‑building skills to help secure services that genuinely change people’s lives.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our Business Development Team plays a vital role in shaping the future of our housing, care and support services across communities. We work right across the organisation, from care and support services to customer engagement and development, identifying opportunities, writing winning bids, and helping services remain viable and sustainable.

We’re now looking for a Bid Writer to join our high‑performing team. You’ll help us identify, appraise and secure new business opportunities through tenders, grants and commissioned services, while supporting existing services to be “fit for the future”.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Business Development Manager to identify, appraise and track new business, commissioning and fundraising opportunities
• Analyse market intelligence, performance data and financial information to propose delivery models and budgets
• Coordinate and write high‑quality tenders, bids and grant applications, including method statements and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, submissions, feedback and outcomes using spreadsheets and databases
• Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at internal and external forums, promoting our reputation as a high‑quality provider

No two days are the same, one day you might be modelling service budgets, the next drafting bids, and the next working with colleagues on specifications for new developments. Check out the attached role profile for the full picture!

What you’ll bring

• A degree, NVQ level 3 (or above) in social/health care or equivalent relevant experience
• A strong understanding of services that support sustainable communities and vulnerable adults
• Excellent written, strong numeracy, IT and data‑analysis skills, with demonstrable experience of producing high‑quality bids, reports or similar documents
• The ability to manage deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and stay organised under pressure
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to different audiences

Occasionally you will be expected to complete stakeholder visits as part of the role, having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, unless a disability precludes this.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.

Some Benefits

• Wellbeing plan
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] pension
• Free DBS checks
• £250 referral bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Free healthcare cash plan
• Company social events
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Free training and development
• Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes

Documents

• Helping Our Customers - Download
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy - Download
• Business Development Coordinator - Role Profile June 22.docx - Download