Development Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,000 i £40,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Derbyshire, East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Citizens Advice Mid Mercia |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (CAMM) has experienced a period of significant growth, expanding the support we provide across our communities. We are committed to developing innovative, accessible services that empower people to overcome challenges and improve their lives.
We are now seeking a creative, versatile and solutions-focused Development Manager to help us build on this momentum and support to deliver our vision.
The Development Manager will play a key role in driving forward CAMM’s growth strategy. You will lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the development and submission of persuasive, high-quality proposals.
Alongside securing new opportunities, the role will also support the mobilisation of successful bids, working with colleagues to ensure new services are delivered smoothly and effectively.
This role includes managing a Bid Writer, deputising for the Head of Development in their absence, and contributing to the wider Funding Team’s success.
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
We are looking for someone who has:
Proven experience in bid management and writing successful funding proposals
Experience of project management and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
A problem-solving, solutions-focused mindset
Experience of line management or supporting colleagues’ development
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
Lead and coordinate the tender and funding bid process, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met
Write compelling, persuasive, and tailored bid content in line with funder requirements
Line manage, develop, and support a Bid Writer within the Funding Team
Deputise for the Head of Development during periods of absence, providing leadership and continuity across the team
Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Implementation to ensure smooth mobilisation of newly secured services
Contribute to project planning and set-up, ensuring contract expectations are met from the outset
What we offer in return:
28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
Internal progression opportunities
Supportive environment
Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
Paid DBS application, where applicable
5% pension contributions
3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and Telus Health Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000, depending upon experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Location: Hybrid Working – mainly from home with occasional travel to one of our offices (Derby and Swadlincote)
Contract: permanent
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role, to apply and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies
To apply - applications only, via our website
or apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
Closing Date: 5 September 2025
Shortlisting: 10th September 2025
Interviews: 17th and 18th September 2025
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
We are now seeking a creative, versatile and solutions-focused Development Manager to help us build on this momentum and support to deliver our vision.
The Development Manager will play a key role in driving forward CAMM’s growth strategy. You will lead and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the development and submission of persuasive, high-quality proposals.
Alongside securing new opportunities, the role will also support the mobilisation of successful bids, working with colleagues to ensure new services are delivered smoothly and effectively.
This role includes managing a Bid Writer, deputising for the Head of Development in their absence, and contributing to the wider Funding Team’s success.
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
We are looking for someone who has:
Proven experience in bid management and writing successful funding proposals
Experience of project management and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
A problem-solving, solutions-focused mindset
Experience of line management or supporting colleagues’ development
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
Lead and coordinate the tender and funding bid process, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met
Write compelling, persuasive, and tailored bid content in line with funder requirements
Line manage, develop, and support a Bid Writer within the Funding Team
Deputise for the Head of Development during periods of absence, providing leadership and continuity across the team
Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Implementation to ensure smooth mobilisation of newly secured services
Contribute to project planning and set-up, ensuring contract expectations are met from the outset
What we offer in return:
28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
Internal progression opportunities
Supportive environment
Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
Paid DBS application, where applicable
5% pension contributions
3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and Telus Health Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000, depending upon experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Location: Hybrid Working – mainly from home with occasional travel to one of our offices (Derby and Swadlincote)
Contract: permanent
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role, to apply and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies
To apply - applications only, via our website
or apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
Closing Date: 5 September 2025
Shortlisting: 10th September 2025
Interviews: 17th and 18th September 2025
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
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