At a Glance
- Tasks: Support funding initiatives and manage bids while collaborating with local authorities.
- Company: Join a supportive organisation focused on social impact and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a range of employee perks.
- Other info: Remote work with occasional travel and a collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education and social care while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Remote working with occasional travel to the Leeds office.
Working Hours: 37.5
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 16/09/2026
Job Category: Finance
Region / Division: North
Business Unit: Support Services
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Sustainable Funding Coordinator to support the delivery of funding and expansion initiatives across our organization. This pivotal role will support with bids and tenders, key business processes, facilitate relationships with local authorities and manage data systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the uplift process for all three divisions: Education, Supported Accommodation and Residential in-line with internal business protocols and procedures.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with local authorities to support negotiation processes.
- Prepare and submit offer proposals to the internal decision-making panel for review and approval.
- Escalate issues and concerns as needed to Head of Pricing.
- Provide direct support to the Bids and Contracts Manager, particularly in bid preparation and documentation, including managing the Tender Toolkit; identifying and monitoring opportunities via relevant procurement portals; attending pre-market engagement events; coordinating SQs, tender questionnaires and supporting documentation; liaising with internal SMEs; maintaining bid trackers and records; supporting tender drafting, quality assurance; and managing clarifications.
- Lead the Contract Audit project by auditing, updating, and maintaining historical and current contract records within Salesforce to ensure 100% data integrity.
- Provide high-level ad-hoc administrative support to other managers as required.
Person Specification:
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions.
- Strong project coordination and administrative skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships, especially within public sector or education settings.
- High proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working in education, social care, or non-profit environments.
- Familiarity with funding or contract management processes.
- Experience supporting or coordinating bid submissions.
Competitive salary of £30,000. Opportunities for professional development. Supportive and collaborative team culture.
How you’ll be rewarded:
- Blue Light Card.
- Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral!
- Financial wellbeing service.
- Life Assurance.
- Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
- Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
- Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
- High quality CPD opportunities.
- Free eye checks.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28th AUGUST (we reserve the right to close the job role early upon receipt of suitable CVs).
Sustainable Funding CoOrdinator in Leeds employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
