About this role
We are currently seeking a Bid Writing Manager who will work proactively with Schools, Centres and Units delivering Knowledge Exchange (KE) activity, to identify funding sources for KE, skills, CPD and other projects. You will manage a pipeline of funding applications, prepare and review knowledge exchange funding proposals, provide feedback on proposal content in line with funder guidance, and submit applications within the required timescales. As Bid Writing Manager, you will continually survey relevant KE funding portals (e.g. Combined Mayoral Authorities, Office for Students, the Department for Education, UKRI, NESTA, Arts Council, Innovate UK etc.) in order to identify opportunities for KE funding including tendering for public and private contracts.
You will liaise closely with School KE leads, individual academics, other Centres and Units delivering KE activity, to manage pipelines of funding applications throughout the academic year that align with university KE objectives, HEIF 5-year plan and KE KPIs.