Funding, Bids and Evaluation Co Ordinator
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14 to £15 per month |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Park Farm Community Centre |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
The Funding, Bids & Evaluation Officer will play a key role in securing funding to sustain, develop, and grow Park
Farm Community Centre. The postholder will lead on researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting high-
quality funding bids, and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on funded projects.
The role will support the long-term sustainability of the Community Centre and help demonstrate the impact of its
work to funders, partners, and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Funding & Bid Writing
· Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with the aims and priorities of Park Farm Community
Centre
· Write, submit, and manage funding applications, bids, and expressions of interest
· Develop compelling funding narratives using evidence, data, and community impact
· Maintain a funding pipeline and calendar of funding deadlines
· Work with Directors and staff to plan funding priorities and future bids
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
· Design and maintain monitoring and evaluation systems for funded projects
· Collect, manage, and analyse data relating to outputs, outcomes, and impact
· Produce funder reports, evaluations, and case studies to required standards and deadlines
· Work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure accurate and consistent data collection
Partnership & Development Support
· Liaise with funders, partners, and other key stakeholders
· Support sustainability planning and income diversification
· Contribute to business planning and organisational development strategies
Compliance & Quality
· Ensure all funded projects meet funder requirements and contractual obligations
Farm Community Centre. The postholder will lead on researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting high-
quality funding bids, and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on funded projects.
The role will support the long-term sustainability of the Community Centre and help demonstrate the impact of its
work to funders, partners, and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Funding & Bid Writing
· Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with the aims and priorities of Park Farm Community
Centre
· Write, submit, and manage funding applications, bids, and expressions of interest
· Develop compelling funding narratives using evidence, data, and community impact
· Maintain a funding pipeline and calendar of funding deadlines
· Work with Directors and staff to plan funding priorities and future bids
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
· Design and maintain monitoring and evaluation systems for funded projects
· Collect, manage, and analyse data relating to outputs, outcomes, and impact
· Produce funder reports, evaluations, and case studies to required standards and deadlines
· Work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure accurate and consistent data collection
Partnership & Development Support
· Liaise with funders, partners, and other key stakeholders
· Support sustainability planning and income diversification
· Contribute to business planning and organisational development strategies
Compliance & Quality
· Ensure all funded projects meet funder requirements and contractual obligations
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