At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft compelling proposals and guide clients through the EU funding application process.
- Company: GHE, a leader in research and innovation funding applications.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful research and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping clients secure funding for innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in grant writing and managing proposal submissions under tight deadlines.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
GHE specialise in the development of funding applications for research and innovation projects for clients. Our goal is to provide practical assistance and support throughout the application process. Our Senior Proposal Bid Writer will support clients in identifying suitable EU funding opportunities and lead the development of high‑quality, compliant, and competitive proposals. The role involves project scoping, proposal writing, partner coordination, budgeting, and ensuring submissions align with EU programme requirements and scoring criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor EU funding programmes (Horizon Europe)
- Match client needs/projects with appropriate funding opportunities
- Conduct discovery sessions to understand the client’s goals, capabilities, and project idea
- Develop project concept using logical frameworks, impact pathways, and EU methodologies
- Create proposal development timelines and responsibility metrics
- Determine the bid strategy
- Prepare the submission of documentation (from project development right through to completing the grant agreement preparation documents)
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in developing successful grant applications
- Grant / proposal writing experience
- Managing entire submission workflows and document packaging under deadline
- Experience translating complex technical content into clear, scoring‑aligned narrative
- Working with evaluation criteria and scoring logic; experience with resubmissions after feedback
- Experience with grant agreement preparation, amendments, reporting, audit/readiness
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing abilities
Senior Proposal Bid Writer employer: ghe
At GHE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Burton-on-Trent. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and initiative. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the realm of research and innovation funding while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community.
