Communications and Grants Writer (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Do you love to write? Are you looking for a part time opportunity with loads of variety and the opportunity to make a difference? We have an exciting vacancy to join our friendly Services & Engagement Directorate within the Cambridge University Libraries, as Communications and Grants Writer. This role will focus on creating compelling and persuasive material to effectively communicate our work to a variety of audiences and raise support.

Key Responsibilities include: - Development of strategic funding bids for University Library projects. - Collaborate with colleagues to ensure all fundraising applications reflect and support agreed goals and objectives, as well as meeting the evolving needs of target audiences. - Be the central point of contact for content development for proposals. Research and review complex information and data and re-cast into informative and tailored 'funder-friendly' communications. - Collaborate with colleagues in CUDAR (particularly the Senior Associate Director responsible for Cambridge University Libraries) and in the University Library Research Institute to ensure a coordinated strategy for fundraising and communications. - Shape a match between Cambridge University Library and potential funder interests through the review of information on current and potential donors. - Produce standalone annual reports for funders. - Ensure all content for applications accurately reflects the costs
for any project and is compliant with Cambridge University Libraries' policies and procedures.