Bid Writing Manager at Bathspa

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Qualified to degree level or commensurate professional qualification.
Good working knowledge of key funders’ priorities in the KE, innovation, skills, regeneration, and creative and cultural sectors
Demonstrable experience of significant proposal writing within innovation, vocational or professional contexts.
Evidence of successful collaborative working with internal and external partners.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and organising own workload effectively to meet deadlines and achieve high standards of performance
A good understanding of UK Higher Education

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Benefits

Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £39,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Interviews expected w/c 23rd November 2026

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.