Funding Projects Officer

Funding Projects Officer
📍 Walsall (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home)
🕒 6-month contract
💷 £21.65 PAYE / £29.06 Umbrella
⏱ 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
🚀 Start: ASAP

We’re working with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Funding Projects Officer to support the delivery of high-impact, externally funded programmes focused on community and economic development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in fundraising, bid writing, and project delivery, who enjoys working collaboratively with partners across the voluntary, community, and public sectors.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in supporting the design, development, and delivery of funded projects, including involvement in a high-profile crowdfunding programme. This is a varied position combining funding research, bid development, stakeholder engagement, and programme support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities
• Supporting the development and submission of high-quality funding bids
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community organisations
• Delivering workshops, presentations, and advisory support
• Supporting marketing and communications activity, including social media and publicity
• Monitoring project progress, maintaining records, and reporting outcomes
• Contributing to partnership development across sectors to maximise funding opportunities

About You

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience in fundraising, bid writing, or securing external funding
• Strong understanding of the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector
• Experience in project or programme delivery
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence delivering presentations, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Good digital skills, including social media and online communications

Desirable:

• Experience working within local government or public sector environments
• Knowledge of crowdfunding or community funding initiatives
• Relevant project or fundraising qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, IOF)

What’s on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days from home)
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, community-focused projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Immediate start available

If you’re a proactive funding professional looking to make an impact on community-driven projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.