Grant Writer / Development Officer (Fixed Contract)

Company

Bishopsland Educational Trust

Location

Buscot, Oxfordshire - Hybrid

Salary

£20 per hour

Type

Self employed, part time - Hybrid

Published

Deadline

Grant Writer / Development Officer (Fixed Contract)

Bishopsland Educational Trust

Buscot, Oxfordshire (SN7) - Hybrid

Bishopsland Educational Trust is an internationally recognised charity dedicated to the training and education of early-in-career makers in the heritage craft of silversmithing. It is a residential organisation that mixes workshop space with accommodation to train silversmiths and jewellers. A long-standing charity with a proven 30-year track record, we have mentored and trained emerging silversmiths, creating opportunities for them to connect and learn from one another and established networks of skilled craftspeople across the UK and beyond.

Bishopsland recognises the importance of professional hand and traditional craft skills. We seek to reduce the barriers of entry to education for individuals more inclined towards vocational and practical career routes regardless of academic ability or means. That said, the vast majority of our attendees come to us once they have completed a degree in Metalwork or related Craft Degree, or an apprenticeship, but this is not a pre-requisite.

From our dedicated facilities in Oxfordshire, we have nurtured the careers of over 230 silversmiths and jewellers regardless of means, background or academic ability. Over 70% of our Fellows still work in the sector, with many having become leading craftspeople in our industry today. We believe in the transference of craft skills as vital to preserving our cultural heritage.

The Role

This is an exciting time to join one of the UK’s leading training organisations for early-in-career silversmiths. We have just moved to new premises in listed buildings on the National Trust’s Buscot & Coleshill Estate, and will be part of the Estate’s Heritage & Rural Skills Centre. As a result, we have embarked on a major capital fundraising programme seeking to raise £2mn+ in the coming years. In addition, we apply for operational funding to keep our costs as low as possible and to support students with bursaries.

As our Grant Writer you will be responsible for finding funding opportunities and writing polished proposals to secure grant funding. Your duties will include researching funding opportunities, maintaining a schedule of opportunities and deadlines, drafting grant requests and submitting reports for approval.

You should have excellent research and written communication skills, being able to clearly articulate why Bishopsland meets each specific grant-giver’s funding requirements. You will have prior experience in grant writing within the Arts or vocational training sectors, being able to demonstrate success in securing single and multi-year grants, preferably for capital projects.

Remuneration, Term & Location

This is a self employed, part-time role on a fixed term of 9 months, based on 20 hours per week at £20 per hour, with a bonus structure for meeting stretch targets related to securing funding from new sources.

The successful candidate will be able to work from home on a flexible basis, submitting a weekly log of hours/activity, and a monthly invoice.

We will provide a detailed onboarding programme which will require your presence for one day at our centre in Buscot (SN7).

If you live within easy travelling distance of our centre, you are of course welcome to visit more often although this is not a pre-requisite of the role.

Particular Responsibilities

Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of Bishopsland
Research grant opportunities available from government agencies and charitable organisations
Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of Bishopsland
Draft, revise, and produce high-quality proposals and reports for multiple stakeholders by using templates and following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone
Assemble information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation
Present proposals in creative or required formats
Submit proposals to the Chief Exec for approval
Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders
Create and maintain a database of standard approved text, funding opportunities, applications, outcomes and deadlines
Submit funding reports as required related to successful grant applications

Personal Specification Requirements and Skills

Degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area
A minimum of five years’ experience in grant writing, preferably in the Arts or Vocational training sectors
Proven success in securing capital grant funding
Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes
Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organisation
Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
Excellent financial understanding with an ability to adapt budgets and funding requests to
the specific needs of each grant-giving organisation
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Multitasking, organisational and time management skills
Collaborative approach
Strong but sensitive interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Closing date:
Friday 20 September 2024

Application process:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to us by using the application form below.

The information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only (in accordance with GDPR).

Selection process:

Short listed applicants will be invited for a face-to-face interview at our centre in w/c 30 September.

Please note : we do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by Bishopsland Educational Trust will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

Please see the below for more information on the Trust:

www.bishopsland.org.uk

www.instagram.com/bishopsland_educational_trust

About Us

Bishopsland is an internationally recognised and accredited charity dedicated to the training and education of young people in the craft of silversmithing in the United Kingdom.

We have quietly nurtured the careers of over 200 silversmiths and jewellers over the last 30 years, the vast majority of whom have gone on to develop sustainable businesses in the UK. Today, our society of Fellows are some of the foremost craftspeople in their field. They continue to pass their skills on to others and contribute to maintaining excellence within Britain’s craft, trade and industry.

bishopsland.org.uk

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