Lyndsay Tudor-Wright

Key Skills

• Managing full bid process
• Negotiating funding contracts 
• Understanding of various public funding streams including ESIF, DfE, ESFA, CCS, MoJ, UKRI
• Developing and implementing complex projects with multiple delivery partners
• Financial monitoring and complex claims submissions
• Contract compliance and auditing, including European Structural Investment Fund projects
• Performance management 
• Relationship management
• Excellent analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills
• Working to multiple deadlines with conflicting priorities

Employment History

Mykos Technologies Ltd                                                                                       Funding Management Consultant

January 2023 – Present

• Identifying potential Research & Development bid opportunities 
• Assessing feasibility and alignment of opportunities with the organisation's expertise and resources   
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to formulate effective bid strategies
• Leading the creation of compelling bid proposals 
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather accurate and relevant technical information
• Ensure compliance with bid requirements, guidelines, and submission deadlines
• Crafting clear, concise, and persuasive written content for bid documents
• Developing and maintaining a repository of reusable content and templates for future bids
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration by coordinating inputs from various departments
• Conducting regular meetings to review progress, assign tasks, and address challenges
• Identifying  & developing strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with bids
• Engaging with clients to understand their needs and tailor bid proposals to meet those requirements
• Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with clients
• Collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate pricing and budgeting in bid submissions
• Reviewing bid documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with submission guidelines
• Analysing feedback and outcomes from previous bids to identify areas for improvement 
• Implementing best practices and lessons learned to enhance future bid submissions
• Participate in negotiation processes to address client concerns and finalize terms
• Maintaining detailed records of bid activities, correspondence, and outcomes
• Generating reports to provide insights into bid performance and areas of success 

Birmingham Metropolitan College                                                                        External Funding Contracts Manager

May 2018 – Present

• Identifying potential bid opportunities
• Managing the full bid process
• Overseeing the  lifecycle of successful contracts, from negotiation and execution to compliance and closeout.
• Ensuring contractual terms and conditions are clearly understood by all parties involved.
• Collaborating with legal teams to negotiate and draft contract terms 
• Customising contracts to reflect specific project requirements and funding terms.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, including project deliverables, reporting, and performance metrics
• Submitting multiple complex financial claims
• Implementing processes to track compliance and address any discrepancies.
• Working closely with finance teams to manage budget allocations, expenditures, and financial reporting in accordance with funding agreements.
• Ensuring proper allocation of funds to project activities and adherence to funding guidelines
• Preparing reports for funders, detailing project progress, outcomes, and financial status
• Maintaining accurate records of all contract-related documentation
• Primary point of contact for funders and partners, managing communication throughout the contract duration.
• Identifying and developing risk mitigation strategies for  potential risks associated with the contract
• Managing changes to the scope, timeline, or budget of funded projects, ensuring that modifications are properly documented and communicated to all relevant parties
• Facilitating the process of amending or extending contracts when necessary
• Collaborating with project managers, legal teams, finance departments, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of contract terms
• Conducting evaluations of contract performance against contract objectives, identifying areas of success and improvement and implementing improvements to enhance contract management efficiency and effectiveness
• Managing external and internal key stakeholder relationships, building strong partnerships to enable effective collaborative working

Steps to Work, Walsall                                                                                                                         Partnership Manager

August 2010- May 2018 

• Bid writing to secure project opportunities
• Evaluating tender applications and awarding grants based on thorough assessments
• Planning, executing, and finalizing projects with precision
• Directly supervising project teams and overseeing a supply chain comprising 29 organisations
• Monitoring performance through reviews, observations, and action plans to address any performance gaps
• Efficiently managing both subcontractor and overall project budgets, closely tracking expenditures
• Timely preparation and submission of quarterly claims to funding bodies
• Ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and conducting audits as needed
• Delivering comprehensive performance and quality reports to senior management and funding entities
• Designing and conducting training sessions to enhance performance and quality standards
• Guiding change initiatives and implementing streamlined processes and procedures for optimal project delivery Formulating contracts, grants, and delivery agreements as necessary
• Evaluating tender applications and awarding grants based on thorough assessments

Education & Training                

ILM Diploma in Leadership & Management         Level 5

PRINCE2                                                                     Foundation

 B.A. (Hons) Sociology & English                           First

Microsoft Office Specialist Excel                            Pass       

C &G NVQ Information, Advice and Guidance      Level 3 & 4