Climate Change Bid Writer

Countywide Climate Change Bid Writer
Location: Gloucester City Council/Hybrid Working
Salary: £34,834 – £37,336 per annum
Full time, Fixed term (1 Year)
Job Requisition Number: 8550

This will be a hybrid role working across, and with, all Gloucestershire local authorities and
partners. It is hosted by Gloucester City Council, with good flexibility in the frequency that
the post holder will be required to attend Gloucester City Council offices, the base location
for the role. We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of
Gloucester.

Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is
an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working and finding new ways
to work. It’s all open plan, with a living green wall and other plants without set desks, so
you can sit next to someone new every day. We’re always looking to improve how we work and we
offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work life balance.

About the role

This is a chance to make climate action happen; turning the objectives of a trailblazing public
sector partnership into a reality.

You’ll work with the Countywide Climate Change Coordinators to support partners across
Gloucestershire- to strategically identify and secure funding streams to achieve net zero
outcomes. You’ll be working with partners across seven Local Authorities, the NHS,
Gloucestershire Constabulary, and wider community and public partners, to maximise a whole
county approach to this agenda. This role will be a go-to for advice on the climate change
funding landscape. It’s also a flexible working position, accommodating those with a freelancer
background or who are based outside of the county. Ultimately this role will help us to fund
essential projects that will improve things for people and the environment, working alongside a
supportive network of key partners in Gloucestershire.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role we need someone with a proven track record in writing and
securing funding bids, preferably from national agencies and non-departmental public bodies. If
you’re great at developing funding bids that’s the key requirement, but a knowledge of, or
interest in, local and national climate change policy would be an advantage.

Your previous experience in project management will help monitor and report on successful bids.
You’ll be an excellent communicator, with interpersonal skills enabling effective negotiation
techniques to achieve a positive outcome. Experience of Maintaining partnerships, and
developing multi-partner funding strategies, as well as working in or with local government
would also be beneficial.

What we can do for you

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 25 days annual leave
• 2 days paid leave every year to participate in local volunteering activities
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Life Cover of 3 times your salary
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential,
  counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, and an
  in-house Occupational Health service
• Discounted tickets for local events, and reduced rate use of GL1 facilities
• Free Flu-jabs
• Access to employee led networks such as Black Worker’s, Prism (LGBT+), Carers, Disability
  and the Young Employees Network, and opportunities to participate in our Equalities Working
  Group.

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire, experience and passion to help deliver our ambitious
plans for the city then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking
the “Apply Now” Button.

If you currently work for the City Council and wish to apply for this position on a secondment
basis, please obtain approval from your current line manager that you may be released on a
secondment before submitting an application form.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact David Sharman via email at [email protected]

Closing date: 27th March 2024

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week
commencing 8th April 2024.