Bid Writer

Job title: Bid Writer Location: LDHAS, 2, Aalborg Place, Lancaster LA1 1BJ or such other place as LDHAS may require Responsible to: The Board of Trustees Hours of work: 20 hours per week over 4 weekdays (9am to 2pm) Salary scale: NJC Scale SO1 - £34,515 to £36,363 (Full time Equivalent), £18,408 to £19,396 (Pro Rata) If you are interested in applying for the role of Bid Writer with Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) and feel you have the necessary skills and experience to bring to the team, you can download the

and personal specification details from our website https://www.ldhas.org.uk/jobs/ When you are ready to apply, please download and complete the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form and return them to David Bristow at manager@ldhas.org.uk The closing date for applications is Friday 25 th September 2026 , and the interviews will be held week commencing Monday 5 th October 2026. Company Description Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) has been operating in Lancaster for over 30 years providing support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people. The centre is the heart of our organisation, delivering crisis support in a welcoming safe space. We provide a ‘one-stop shop' homeless hub so our clients can access the services of visiting agencies, be it advice on benefits (universal credits, PIP etc), advocacy with bureaucracy, access to drug and alcohol services, help with housing needs, Hepatitis C testing, podiatry, and medical assistance from our in-house nurse in our medical room. We provide the following essential needs for rough sleepers: ·       Assistance with form filling ·       Breakfast and lunch ·       Phone access ·       Access to identification documents ·       Shower ·       A care of address for correspondence ·       Clothing ·       Laundry facilities We aim to provide a trusted and welcoming space, applying a person-centred approach to help alleviate and prevent crisis through timely intervention. Role Description -       -       Communication and Relationships ·      Have communication skills and a communication style which ensures that written bids are compelling, clear, and rooted in evidence. ·       Ability to turn service data and case studies into powerful narratives that align with funder priorities. ·       Act as an ambassador for vulnerable people. ·       Maintain effective communication with the Board Analytical and judgement skills Planning and organisation skills ·       Contributes to LDHAS's long-term income generation plans. ·       ·       Manage LDHAS's bid writing schedule ensuring effective systems and accountability. ·       Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools. ·       Monitor success rates and provide monthly performance reporting. Client care ·       ·       ·      

Responsibilities for policy and service development ·       Lead on Bid writing policy and procedure development. ·        Responsibilities for Finance / physical resources ·       Ensure equipment required for the role is appropriate and used safely. ·       Manage finances associated with the role. Responsibility for human resources ·       Demonstrate own duties to other staff ·       Promote a positive and supportive culture. Responsibility for information resources ·       Production of monthly and quarterly management reports to senior management. ·       Preparation of year-end status report. Research and development Personal development ·       To actively participate in continued professional development to develop new skills, maintain and update existing skills and embrace the concept of Lifelong Learning. ·       To identify appropriate training opportunities in line with identified needs. ·       To be responsible for own continuing professional development and maintaining own professional registration maintaining a professional portfolio and demonstrating evidence of reflective practice. ·       To undertake mandatory training and attend updates and study days as appropriate to the post. Freedom to act ·      The post holder will have the freedom to take action based on own interpretation of broad professional policies, new developments, emerging evidence. The postholder will advise the Board seeking advice as necessary.  Other: -    Promote the work of LDHAS where appropriate -    Carry out any other work or duties that are reasonably requested