Statutory & Trusts Bid Writer (Hybrid working) based in Derby
Job Reference
REQ027880
Date posted
16 June 2026
Closing date
30 June 2026
Location
Derby, DE1 2EQ

Statutory & Trusts Bid Writer (Hybrid working) based in Derby
37 hours per week (Hybrid working 2/3 days per week in Derby)
Salary - £40,274
Looking to use your skills to benefit older people? A career within the social care sector could be for you....
As the UK’s largest charity care provider, MHA enables people to live later life well through the commitment of 7000 colleagues and dedication of 4000 volunteers.
Through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Statutory & Trusts Bid Writer to help secure significant income for MHA through high-quality, persuasive tenders and contract bids to statutory organisations, and trust and foundation applications. The role will develop compelling cases for support, manage a strong pipeline of prospects, and build long-term relationships with funders to support services that reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, and enhance care for older people.
For more information, please review theJob Description
About you: You will have a proven track record in securing statutory funding through successful tenders. We are looking for direct experience of developing and submitting applications to charitable trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery Community Fund or other National Lottery funding programme.
Why join?: You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.
Please notethat interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies:please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.
More about our EDI commitmentsPlease note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.
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