Identifying and Scoping Funding Opportunities

Research and identify appropriate grant, trust, foundation and statutory funding opportunities aligned with Bath Mind’s services and priorities.
Maintain a realistic and manageable pipeline of funding opportunities appropriate to a 15‑hour‑per‑week role.
Assess eligibility, fit and level of effort required, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on which opportunities to pursue.
Track deadlines, renewal points and repeat funding opportunities.

Grants, Bids and Procurement Writing

Write clear, persuasive and compliant grant applications and bid responses, including narrative sections, method statements, outcomes frameworks and social value responses.
Interpret funding guidance, ITTs and procurement requirements, ensuring submissions meet funder and commissioner expectations.
Coordinate written input from Service Managers and colleagues to ensure bids are accurate, evidence‑based and reflective of service delivery.
Manage documentation, deadlines and submission processes to ensure applications are completed to a high standard and on time.
Work to agreed bids and grants targets (e.g., submissions, success rate and income secured) and maintain a clear record of progress against these measures.

Statutory and Larger Funding Opportunities

Contribute to, and where appropriate lead on, written elements of statutory and procurement‑based funding bids (including local authority and NHS opportunities).
For larger or more complex bids, work as part of a wider bid team, with strategic oversight, contractual matters and final sign‑off provided by senior colleagues.
Follow internal review and approval processes, escalating risks or issues as needed.

Quality, Compliance and Record‑Keeping

Ensure funding applications reflect Bath Mind’s commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma‑informed practice and lived experience.
Gather and use impact data, evidence and case studies to strengthen funding applications.
Maintain accurate records of submissions, deadlines, outcomes and funder requirements.
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding, data protection and governance requirements.

Relationships and Collaboration

Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders as part of bid development and follow‑up activity.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across services to support funding submissions and learning from outcomes.
Contribute to shared learning and, where appropriate, funding opportunities across the South West Mind network.

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