Research Development Bid Writer

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We have an exciting programme of work, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, which focuses on children in the social care system. We are seeking an experienced Research Development Bid Writer to join our team, to support funding applications focused on children’s social care involvement; the post is therefore to contribute to proactive preparation, drafting, and editing of funding applications to ensure that all applications are well-written, of a high quality, and accessible to lay readers.

The post holder will also work in partnership with colleagues at the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) at Cardiff University, which is leading UK centre for evaluative research in children’s social care. They will also work with other academic and non-academic partners who may be involved in the bids.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Please ensure that you provide evidence in your CV and cover letter as to how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Closing Date: 15^th May 2025

Interview Date: 22^th May 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Lucy Griffiths lucy.griffiths@swansea.ac.uk
• Jon Smart jon@chi.swan.ac.uk

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