Emily Ziglio-Rover
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Experienced bid and funding professional with a background in law and criminology, currently working as Bids and Tenders Coordinator at Migrant Help. I specialise in writing high-quality statutory funding applications that support frontline services for people affected by displacement, exploitation, and migration-related challenges. My academic grounding in human rights law, international law, immigration law, and criminology underpins my commitment to social justice and informs my work in the charity sector. I am passionate about using strategic, evidence-based funding approaches to help vulnerable communities access the support they deserve, and I thrive in roles that combine analytical thinking, collaboration, and purpose-driven impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bids and Tenders Coordinator
Migrant Help
Dover
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead development of statutory funding bids, achieving successful submissions for national frameworks and support services, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Coordinate cross-team contributions to create high-quality, compliant proposals aligned with organisational strategy.
- Develop process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Maintain a long-term funding pipeline to diversify income sources.
- Conduct research to inform decision-making processes.
- Upholding ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.
Legal Affairs Intern
ENTER International
Bassano del Grappa
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured compliance and administration documentation met quality standards.
- Drafting and editing contracts and legal documents.
Researcher and Writer
Freelance
Canterbury
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Contributed to academic publication in the field of social inequality and social resilience through field research and literature reviews.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.
- Utilised robust quantitative and qualitative methodologies for comprehensive investigations.
Kent Law Clinic Volunteer
Kent Law School, University of Kent
Canterbury
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Responsibilities included organising and minuting meetings with clients, meticulously documenting case details, conducting legal research, providing comprehensive reports to supervisors, and synthesising complex legal information into clear and concise advice letters for clients.
Academic Peer Mentor
Kent Law School General and Academic, Kent Law School
Canterbury
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Identified when students were experiencing difficulties using observational techniques, developing bespoke plans of support.
- Maintained regular contact with mentees outside of scheduled group sessions, acting as a positive role model.
- Provided advice and guidance to 10+ students on a wide range of academic and non-academic issues, improving student experience.
- Developed good knowledge and understanding of all University departments, referring students as appropriate for further sources of help.
Intern
Eliminate Domestic Violence
London
08.2012 - 09.2012
- Maintained files, printed documents and handled other assigned clerical duties.
- Scheduled appointments and updated company calendars.
- Took minutes during meetings and distributed to relevant staff members.
- Conducted research and project analysis following instructions from supervisors and prepared results based on findings.
Education
Legal Practice Course - Law
The University Of Law
London 09.2019 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Criminology
The University Of Kent
Canterbury, Kent 09.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Criminology
The University Of Kent
Canterbury, Kent 09.2012 - 08.2015
Skills
Bid Writing and Content Development: Proven ability to write compelling, high-quality statutory tenders aligned with funder specifications and organizational values
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for interpreting legal and tender requirements, policy trends, and sector developments to inform bid strategies, and develop effective solutions
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Clear and persuasive communicator, both written and verbal, with a collaborative approach across varied teams Skilled in working across departments and with subject matter experts to gather input, ensure accuracy, and strengthen proposals
Organisation and project management: Highly organised, detail- focused, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Capable of coordinating multiple complex bids under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance
IT proficiency: Confident in Microsoft Office, funding portals, and CRM-style tools for bid tracking and content management
Integrity and Professionalism: Upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining professionalism in all interactions
Accomplishments
- Contributed to publications focused on resilience, population health, and child abuse prevention.
- Howlett's Fun Run (2021-2025) - Participate yearly to this event, raising money for the Aspinall Foundation.
- Volunteering and Fundraising: November 10k Challenge(2023) - Swimming 10km to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
- Aspire Swim Challenge (2015, 2022) - Swimming the equivalent of the Channel to raise money for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries.
Languages
English
Native
Italian
Native
References
References available upon request.
PUBLICATIONS
- Resilience as a major asset to improve population health and wellbeing: summary of studies and international experience, A glass half full - 10 years on, 2020, Local Government Association website
- Iceland's approach to increase resilience by avoiding re-traumatisation and re-victimisation of victims of child abuse, Building Resilience: a key pillar of Health 2020 and the Sustainable Development Goals - Examples from the WHO Small Countries Initiative, 2017, Copenhagen: World Health Organisation, Regional Office of Europe
Timeline
Bids and Tenders Coordinator
Migrant Help
07.2023 - 07.2025
Legal Affairs Intern
ENTER International
05.2022 - 10.2022
Legal Practice Course - Law
The University Of Law
09.2019 - 07.2023
Researcher and Writer
Freelance
01.2017 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Criminology
The University Of Kent
09.2016 - 11.2018
Kent Law Clinic Volunteer
Kent Law School, University of Kent
09.2014 - 08.2016
Academic Peer Mentor
Kent Law School General and Academic, Kent Law School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Criminology
The University Of Kent
09.2012 - 08.2015
Intern
Eliminate Domestic Violence
08.2012 - 09.2012