Luton 2040 Bid Officer

Luton 2040 Bid Officer

Luton Council

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Contract type: Fixed term for 36 months

Job number: LBC03653

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a 2040 Bid Officer to join an incredible team whose purpose is to facilitate the delivery of our town wide vision for Luton, whereby no one lives in poverty.

As the 2040 Bid Officer, you will play a vital role in securing grant funding to finance Luton 2040 programmes and projects. You will work collaboratively with managers and stakeholders, preparing and submitting compelling bids from a full range of funding bodies including Central Government Departments, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, National Lottery and other approved funding bodies.

You will work closely with the Head of Policy, Strategy and Partnerships to convene bid writing teams, implementing project management systems to support the group and co-ordinating the development of different elements of the bid, drawing these together ready for submission.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of writing successful bids from a variety of different funding sources and has experience of effective working with those funding bodies. The post holder will be required to have experience in researching funding opportunities in order to maximise additional funding to support delivery plans.

You must have excellent written communication skills, including the ability to construct a clear case for support , write persuasively, clearly and succinctly, complying with complex funding application guidance. You ll be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to perform well with people from different backgrounds.

You must have in-depth knowledge of funding regimes, application guidance, match funding and programme management. Educated to a degree level in a relevant qualification or equivalent substantial relevant, verifiable experience is essential.

Closing Date: 24 March 2025