Happy Days UK

Bid Writer – Happy Days UK, Location:

Happy Days UK

Location:

Salary

Competitive

Posted

28 Sep 2026

Last verified: 28 Sep 2026 · Direct employer listing

Bid Writer

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who can help us secure the investment needed to grow our impact.

As our Bid Writer, you’ll:

✍️ Research and identify potential funders across Trusts & Foundations, corporates, grant-giving bodies, and other organisations

🎯 Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across both capital appeal and general revenue

📝 Lead on high-quality, persuasive bid writing and funding applications, from research through to submission

🤝 Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with existing and prospective funders

📅 Manage application and reporting deadlines, grant administration and monitoring requirements

💡 Work closely with colleagues across the charity to understand our services, identify fundable projects and develop compelling cases for support

We’re looking for someone with excellent writing and research skills, strong attention to detail, great relationship-building abilities and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Our Ideal Candidate

Responsibilities and Duties

Administration and Organisational Responsibilities

Key Information

Hours: 28 Hours Per Week

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Responsible To: Head of Corporate and Capital Appeal

Location:

Benefits

28 Days Holidays
+ Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

5% Pension Contribution

Free Lunch 3 Times A Week

Free Breakfast 5 Times A Week

Happy Days UK

Happy Days supports and empowers people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives by helping them to access the advice and services they need to bring about sustainable change.

Apply for This Vacancy

If you’re an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys combining creativity, strategy and compelling storytelling to secure funding for meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested? Apply now. Email: rory@happydaysuk.org a copy of your CV and a covering letter

Push Your Limits for Happy Days

Take on an unforgettable challenge, raise £1,000 for Happy Days and we’ll contribute towards your entry fee, helping you push yourself while supporting people in crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked queries about Happy Days UK, its mission, and how you can get involved to create a positive impact in the community.

There are various ways you can contribute to our charity’s efforts. Whether it’s through volunteering your time, making a donation, organizing a fundraising event, or spreading awareness about our cause, your support is invaluable in helping us make a positive impact and bring about meaningful change in the community.

View how to help us here.

At Happy Days UK, we are dedicated to addressing the pressing needs of our community. Through our programs and initiatives, we provide essential resources, support, and opportunities to those who need it most. From providing access to food banks and supported accommodation to promoting social enterprise, we strive to create a brighter future for all.

View what we do here.

Our Vision

To be a leading and highly valued provider of services to people who are homeless or in crisis.

Our Mission

To support and empower people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives.

We do this by providing safe accommodation, routine, healthy food, health clinics and advice and support to bring about sustainable change in their lives.

Our Charity Number: We are a registered charity (Charity Number: 1157527) committed to transparency and accountability. This registration ensures that our operations adhere to regulatory guidelines, allowing you to have confidence in our organization as we work towards making a positive impact in our community.

Happy Days UK is a Charity bringing hope to the homeless through community and social enterprise.

Call: 01422 381 316
Emails: admin@happydaysuk.org

View our contact page here.

You can find out Gift Aid Declaration form here.

If you have any additional questions or need further information about our charity, our mission, or how you can support our cause, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We are so honoured and blessed to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for our work with volunteers.

We are delighted to share that Happy days work with the homeless has been recognised by us being presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a Charity can be given and we feel truly honored to be given such a prestigious award.

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