Bid Manager

About the company

POCC is an organisation of transformation, driving change for global majority communities through creativity, activism and non-traditional means. Founded in 2018 by Nana Bempah and Kevin Morosky, POCC was born from the knowledge of what strength lies in the collective; the ability to make a difference in the lives of individuals, communities, and the world at large.

Initially created as a Whatsapp group to provide a safe space for creative professionals of African, Caribbean and Asian descent, today POCC is home to over a thousand creatives working across Advertising, Film, Media and the Arts – with strands in the UK, Europe and US.

In 2019, the creation of POCC STUDIOS and POCC PRODUCTIONS enabled us to produce culture-defining work with diverse perspectives at the core. POCC has since been at the forefront of award-winning work, creating alongside some of the industry’s best creative talent for brands including Disney, Nike, Netflix, Meta, the V&A, Apple, Serpentine, Prada and more.

2POCC, our Not For Profit, was established in 2022 to support a variety of community-led initiatives, campaigns, funds, events, scholarships, film club screenings and member activities, with a focus on positively improving the lived experiences of creative professionals from the African, Caribbean and Asian diasporas.

The Vision – To drive positive change for global majority communities through creativity, activism and non-traditional means’. We do this through:

Community – Expand support of Black, Brown and global majority creatives worldwide with opportunities and safe spaces.

Creativity – Create impactful work that shifts conversations on classist, racist, anti-feminist, anti-ableist and anti-queer structures upheld in society.

Job Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven team?

We need you to help us build a sustainable funding pipeline to support the needs of our community and organisation. You’ll work with POCC’s Head of Growth and CEO to understand the organisation’s broader strategic goals and vision for 2POCC, and support in the sustainable growth of the Not For Profit arm. Your role will be instrumental in helping us to support initiatives for the community such as our POCC Film Club film screenings, grants, scholarships and training opportunities, and community events.

You’ll be responsible for sourcing, writing and coordinating bids, proposals, and tenders to secure funding from a variety of sources for 2POCC. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality, compelling bids that align with our strategic priorities and funding opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

– Conducting research to identify funding opportunities and develop a pipeline of potential funders
– Writing and coordinating bids, proposals, and tenders for a variety of funders, including local authorities, central government, social investors, and corporate supporters
– Working collaboratively with internal and senior teams to develop and deliver high-quality bids that align with 2POCC’s strategic priorities and funding opportunities
– Ensuring bids are completed on time and to a high standard
– Staying up to date with changes in the charity sector and funding landscape to inform bid writing and strategy

Experience bid writing in the charity sector advantageous.

This is a role with high potential for growth in line with securing future funding for the 2POCC organisation.

How to Apply

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