Research Development Bid Writer (Environment & Sustainability)

Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for, research, innovation, skills and enterprise. This professional service works to support our students, drive research excellence, upskill and reskill the regions workforce, strengthen relationships and engagement with our alumni, business and community partners.

Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we will empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

About the team

The Bidding, Income and Development (BID) team secures external income for the university through the support, design and delivery of high-quality funding applications. This team understands the external funding landscape to ensure the university is well placed to maximise on funding opportunities, supported by collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. This role sits within a section of the BID team responsible for Research and Knowledge Exchange funding.

About the role

As a Bid Writer, you will support the development and writing of funding proposals and project design proposals that align both with the University’s strategic priorities and areas of research and knowledge exchange excellence at UWE. You will play a pivotal role in increasing external income by proactively identifying and preparing significant grant funding proposals. This role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the University’s professional services and academic staff to identify and respond to funding opportunities, shaping and facilitating project design, and drafting compelling written proposals. The priority area of focus for this role will be in activity relating to sustainability and the environment.

About you

We are looking for a proficient Bid Writer to join our team with the skills and knowledge to support and deliver new funding opportunities for Research and Knowledge Exchange activity relating to sustainability and the environment, and with a focus on funders including the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council, Natural Environment Research Council, and Royal Society.

You will exhibit excellent writing and editing skills and take responsibility for the successful completion of funding applications. We seek a team member who is an agile, detail-oriented multitasker, comfortable working both within a team and independently. You will also be alert, responsive to new challenges and calls, and adept at communicating with teams from diverse backgrounds, ensuring you can gather the necessary information to develop competitive bids showcasing the University’s expertise. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

 As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Alison Davis on 0117 328 7812 or email: alison2.davis@uwe.ac.uk

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7th April. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

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