Grant Writer - Part Time

Organisation: Casual Ballerz CIC
Salary: Highly Competitive Rate - Based on experience, education, potential and interviewing quality
Location: Remote
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 1 January 2026
Job Description: Grant Writer Wanted – Help Us Raise £100K for Underserved Youth in London

Remote (UK-based preferred) | Commission-Based (9%) | Part-Time, Freelance
Organisation: Casual Ballerz CIC | Based in London
Funding Goal: £100,000 by March 2026

About Us

Casual Ballerz CIC is a youth-led social enterprise using sport, mentorship, and creative programming to change the lives of underserved young people across London. We exist to break cycles of inequality and provide real opportunities for development through employment, mental health support, leadership training, and safe community spaces.

In the past year, we’ve applied for 35 grants and only won one, submitted and secured by our Founder. That’s not good enough for the impact we know we can make. We’re now building a committed funding team to change this. That starts with finding a grant writer who’s hungry, skilled, and ready to help us unlock the resources our community deserves.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven Grant Writer to join our team and help us raise at least £100,000 in the next 12 months.

This is a commission-only role to begin with, with genuine room for progression into salaried roles. Writers will receive 7% commission on all successfully awarded grants they lead or contribute to. While we cannot yet offer salaried roles, the commissions are immediate upon successful award and the impact is lasting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in grassroots environments, wants meaningful work, and is highly self-motivated.

Your Responsibilities

Independently source and research relevant grant and funding opportunities (UK-wide and local)

Write tailored, compelling proposals that align with funders’ objectives and our mission

Collaborate with our Founder and delivery teams to gather supporting data and insights

Contribute to joint grant applications with other writers when required

Join weekly Funding Team meetings (Mondays at 8 PM) and Staff Meetings (Sundays at 8 PM) via Zoom

Maintain clear communication and work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has a proven track record of winning grants, particularly in the youth, community, or sports sectors

Is self-motivated, organised, and proactive – able to work without supervision

Brings excellent writing, editing, and persuasive communication skills
Understands the power of storytelling, data, and impact
Can contribute to both small solo applications and larger team bids

Is comfortable in a grassroots, growing CIC environment

Wants to make a real difference to young people’s futures

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with funders like: Sport England, National Lottery, Trust for London, BBC Children in Need, London Community Foundation, etc.
Understanding of youth-led social enterprise, mental health programs, or employment pathways

Experience preparing impact reports or evaluations for funders

What You Get:

9% commission on all successful grant awards you write or contribute to
Flexible, remote working hours
Weekly team support, collaboration, and idea sharing
The chance to build something meaningful, from the ground up
Direct impact – every grant won helps fund jobs, safe spaces, and opportunities for real lives
How to apply: Send your CV with a previous grant proposal showcasing your writing ability to our admin team admin@casualballerz.com. You will receive a response within 48 hours of receipt of email.