Funding Projects Officer

CV-LibraryWS1, Walsall, West Midlands (County)contractPosted: 21 April 2026
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Funding Projects Officer
📍 Walsall (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home)
đź•’ 6-month contract
đź’· ÂŁ21.65 PAYE / ÂŁ29.06 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

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