Strategic Content & Funding Proposals Manager

Summary

Join Climate Arc's Development team as the Strategic Content & Funding Proposals Manager, a newly created role focused on crafting compelling funding proposals and external narratives. You will translate complex technical ideas into engaging content for diverse audiences, collaborating with Program and Comms & Engagement teams. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, developing proposals and reports, managing a content library, tailoring messaging, gathering data, maintaining a grant opportunity calendar, and conducting research to support proposal development. Success in securing philanthropic funding or influencing stakeholders through written communication is crucial. This dynamic role blends strategic thinking, writing excellence, and understanding of funders' motivations. Climate Arc offers a remote-first working option with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience in grant writing, strategic communications or proposal development, ideally within the climate, nature or environment sectors
• Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic funding or influencing key stakeholders through written communications
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills—able to distill complex, technical concepts into engaging and accessible narratives
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Research and identify strategic funding opportunities from philanthropic foundations, corporate funders, and individual funders aligned with Arc’s mission and goals
• Lead the development of persuasive concept notes, proposals, reports, decks, and other donor-facing materials—ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Arc’s strategy and voice
• Develop and manage a central library of proposal templates, language, and core content, streamlining proposal generation and ensuring quality and consistency
• Tailor messaging to diverse audiences - from grant reviewers to high-level donors - adapting tone and format for maximum impact, while ensuring a clear and consistent message
• Work closely with program managers, leadership, and other departments to gather the necessary data and insights to craft winning proposals and presentations
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of grant opportunities, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely submissions
• Conduct in-depth research to support proposal development and storytelling, including data gathering, case studies and background information that strengthen the case for funding
• Monitor and synthesize developments in the climate finance and philanthropy landscape to inform proposal strategy and positioning

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in or experience with climate change, finance, policy, or systems-level change is an asset

Benefits

• 36 days' holiday including public holidays (fully flexible)
• Private medical & dental cover for you and your dependents
• Life assurance 4x basic salary (where available)
• 9% company pension contribution
• Enhanced family pay and leave policies
• Professional development program
• Professional membership paid (if applicable)
• Nomad working policy including allowance up to £250/year