Job Summary
Futureents is seeking a motivated and passionate Volunteer Bid Writer to help secure funding that enables us to deliver life-changing education, employability, mentoring and community programmes across the UK and also internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing social enterprise dedicated to creating pathways into education, employment and entrepreneurship for individuals facing barriers to opportunities.
As a Volunteer Bid Writer, you will research and identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications and prepare compelling tender responses for government departments, local authorities, combined authorities, charitable trusts, foundations and corporate funders. You will also support applications to public sector procurement frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), helping Futureents expand its delivery of education, skills, employability and social value programmes.
The role includes identifying and writing bids for opportunities from organisations and programmes such as the Department for Education (DfE), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), Adult Skills Fund (ASF), National Lottery Community Fund, local authorities, mayoral combined authorities, charitable foundations, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Proactis, Delta eSourcing, In-Tend, Jaggaer, Fusion21 and other education, employability and community commissioning frameworks.
Although this is a voluntary role, Futureents believes in recognising exceptional contributions. Volunteers who make a significant contribution to securing successful funding may be eligible for a performance-based Bid Success Incentive. Subject to the funding being formally awarded, accepted and received by Futureents, successful bids of up to £30,000 may qualify for a 5% incentive, while successful bids of £100,000 or more may qualify for a 3% incentive. Where bids are developed collaboratively, any incentive may be shared proportionately based on each volunteer's contribution. The incentive scheme is discretionary and does not alter the voluntary nature of the role.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience in bid writing, fundraising, public sector procurement, business development and project design while making a measurable difference to communities. Your work will directly contribute to securing investment that helps people access education, develop new skills, find sustainable employment and improve their future prospects. Whether you are an experienced bid writer or looking to build your expertise, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating lasting social impact.
Duties
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers to ensure they are well-prepared and motivated.
- Develop and implement volunteer engagement strategies, including marketing campaigns via social media platforms to attract diverse participants.
- Coordinate volunteer schedules, assign roles, and monitor performance to maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Lead regular team meetings to communicate goals, recognize achievements, and address challenges proactively.
- Manage administrative tasks related to volunteer records, attendance tracking, and reporting to ensure smooth program operations.
- Collaborate with public health professionals and educators to design impactful teaching sessions and health promotion activities.
- Organize fundraising initiatives and community outreach events to support program sustainability and growth.
Experience
- Proven supervising experience with teams of volunteers or staff in dynamic environments.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities that inspire teamwork and foster a positive organizational culture.
- Experience in marketing or social media management to effectively promote programs and recruit volunteers.
- Background in fundraising activities or grant writing is highly desirable.
- Administrative experience with record-keeping systems, scheduling tools, and reporting processes.
- Knowledge of public health principles or teaching experience related to health education is a plus.
Join us as a Volunteer Lead (<PERSON>) and be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering communities through meaningful service!
Pay: From £20,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
