Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager (Part Time)

ZipRecruiter; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Job Description

Working Hours: 2 -3 days, (15 -22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 30 March 2025

Starting Date: asap

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?

Do you want to be part of our OUTSTANDING SEMH school?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding.

If you would like to be part of our journey to support students’ lives, we are looking for a Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager to join our team in this newly created role as part of our Ofsted rated outstanding provision. You will be working to develop and execute fundraising strategies to raise funds through securing new business partnerships and writing successful bids and grants.

Due to the nature of the role, the ideal applicant must hold a degree and have previous experience in a similar role, ideally for a school or charity. Candidates should have a breadth of skills including IT, project management, and persuasive writing abilities. The ability to work independently, manage tasks, and meet deadlines is essential.

As a school, we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:

1. Free lunches (term time)
2. Generous Company Pension scheme
3. Employee Assistant Programme
4. Charity Discount Scheme
5. Summer and Christmas Social events
6. Free onsite parking
7. Swimming pool
8. Excellent training opportunities both internal and external

If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the school.

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)