About the Role

This is a brand-new opportunity to play a key strategic role within our organisation.

As our Volunteer Bid Writer, you will research, design, write and submit funding applications for capital and revenue funding to sustain and grow our services. You will work closely with our Board of Directors to develop new fundraising initiatives and build meaningful relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to:

• Use their professional skills to make a tangible difference
• Help shape a growing, purpose-driven organisation
• Support a community often overlooked and underfunded
• Build networks within the charity, health and corporate sectors

Key Responsibilities

• Research grant funders and funding opportunities
• Write and submit high-quality funding bids and tender applications
• Develop compelling proposals aligned to our strategic objectives
• Work with colleagues to gather evidence, impact data and service models
• Build and manage a portfolio of funders
• Produce progress reports and grant monitoring returns
• Maintain strong relationships with donors and funding bodies
• Support preparation of the annual report and AGM materials
• Attend Board meetings when required

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• Trusts, foundations, lottery or statutory fundraising
• Corporate or individual giving
• Writing successful funding proposals
• Grant monitoring and reporting
• Working independently and managing multiple deadlines
• Skills & Attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organisational ability
• Knowledge of outcome-based impact reporting
• Confident relationship builder
• IT literate (Microsoft Office/Office365)
• Self-motivated with a proactive “can-do” mindset
• Committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding

Most importantly, you must believe in our mission and want to improve the lives of people affected by brain injury.

Time Commitment

This is a flexible volunteer role with no minimum time requirement. We will work around your availability.

Additional Information

• This is an unpaid volunteer position.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign an NDA to protect service user confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to our Secretary: Jennifer Coates
📧 Jennifer.coates@marshalling-cte.co.uk

There will be an informal telephone interview to discuss the role and your experience.

For further information, please email the address above.

Be part of a movement that is raising awareness, preventing harm, and supporting those living with brain injury.

Together, we can change the future of brain health.