Bid Writer / Coordinator

AMIC is seeking a commercially minded Bid Writer to identify opportunities and build partnerships for AMIC''s advanced manufacturing capabilities. In this role the successful candidate will take the lead in scoping, developing and authoring of grant applications and commercial proposals with input and guidance from the wider AMIC technical and leadership teams. The role will harness AMIC''s new and existing commercial relationships and will require an awareness of public funding for innovation from regional, UK, cross-border and EU funding bodies. While initially harnessing a wide range of sources for funding, the role will focus on UK sources of funding in the medium term. The role will be client facing during the development of proposals and the post-holder will be expected to positively develop external relationships with AMIC''s industrial partners and funding bodies. About The Person The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g.Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering/Technology Management, ICT, Physical Sciences, Business OR substantial relevant experience working in a similar role. Proven experience of success and knowledge of the processes involved in compiling commercial proposals, grant funding bids and/or business cases. Proven recent and relevant experience of successfully building and managing relationships and ..... full job details .....