Institutional Funding Manager / Bid Writer (FCDO Bid)

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.

The Start Network is at a critical point in its journey. We have grown and diversified our membership over the past 10 years. We are now set to evolve into a decentralised “network of networks” by 2025. We are currently working with five national and regional networks (hubs) in Pakistan, DRC, Guatemala, India and the Pacific. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further Hubs in the coming years. Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership, membership, programming and decision making to the hubs, while the UK team transitions to provide services of support

Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria.

JOB PURPOSE

Start Network is looking for a talented institutional funding manager and bid writer with experience of managing complex business case development. You will lead on the development of Start Network’s new business case for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO, previously DFID). This is an eight-figure business case. Therefore, it is key to have experience of working with FCDO and of leading high value bids to institutional donors.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who is able to build strong relationships internally and externally. With excellent communication skills and an ability to convey complex ideas simply, you will also be great at organising and enthusing others. The role will be instrumental in bringing together our strategic objectives under one narrative and developing a high-quality business case which is cohesive, aligned to FCDO’s strategy and exciting.

This role is for 28 hours per week with flexible arrangement on which days are to be worked. Fixed term for 6 – 9 months, ideally starting in late Feb /early March 2021.

Start Network Culture

• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values and approach
• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Centrally located WeWork office with onsite drinks and snacks available free of charge
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork
• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance equivalent of three times your salary
• Family friendly policies, particularly maternity pay (21 weeks full pay)
• Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally
• 25 days’ holiday, bank holidays plus 2 paid company days over the Christmas period

Please note, due to current COVID19 guidance we are all currently working from home full-time until further notice.