Grants officer jobs

Friends Provident Foundation is a small, independent, endowed charity based in York with a big ambition to build a fair economy and better world. We strive to challenge the way the current economic system operates and provide funding to an ecosystem of organisations that believe in making the system more equitable, just and accountable.

We are seeking a Grants Manager to join our small, friendly team.

As Grants Manager you will play an important role in the Foundation’s work to support our partner organisations in building a better economy, primarily through grant giving. This role will be vital in the delivery of our funding strategy.

We are looking for someone who has significant experience of autonomous project management, of managing relationships and of working in an organisation that has received or made grants previously. We need someone who is highly organised, a good communicator, good at making judgements and decisions, and who can handle conversations with the public with sensitivity and tact. This is an office-based or hybrid role, working at least one day per week from our office in central York, and involves some occasional travel within the UK to attend Trustee meetings and other events.

If you share our values and ambitions and are interested in joining our team please visit our website via the Apply button to download the application pack.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, where equity and social justice is one of our central domains in creating a fair economy. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including age, disability, class, race, sexuality, and gender identity. If you have a disability and would like to request an application form in a different format, or discuss your application at any point, please contact us.

Deadline for applications: 7 May 2025

Pregnancy Options Centre (Options) are seeking a Fundraising and Marketing Officer to raise funds for our counselling and education services: supporting people in crisis or distress around unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy loss experiences and educating the next generation on matters surrounding sexual health and healthy relationships. The post-holder will be responsible for raising funds from grants/trusts applications, and for developing and maintaining donor relationships. They will also take the lead on marketing the charity through social media, publicity and our website.

Pregnancy Options Centre provides free, non-directive help and support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or struggling following an abortion or pregnancy loss. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings surrounding their situation and experiences. Alongside our counselling service, our Education project delivers interactive workshops to young people on topics surrounding healthy sex and relationships, self-esteem and the three options following an unplanned pregnancy: abortion, adoption and parenting.

Fundraising and Marketing Officer Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Finance:

• To carry out and contribute to the fundraising strategy
• Write comprehensive and compelling funding applications to Trusts and Foundations, tailoring them to meet a range of criteria
• To research and develop new funders to support the achievement of fundraising goals
• Build, nurture and maintain positive relationships with current funders, corporates and donors by stewarding them well.
• Ensure grants are acknowledged promptly and reporting requirements are met within agreed timescales
• To maintain up to date and accurate funder and donor records
• Work with project leads to identify and produce case studies/ service user statistics to demonstrate the impact of the charity’s projects
• Work with the CEO on community fundraising events, either organised by the charity or supporters.
• Explore innovative ways to diversify and expand Pregnancy Options Centre’s fundraising efforts.

Marketing:

• Manage Pregnancy Options Centre’s website: maintain and update content; optimise pages for audience and campaigns.
• Manage Pregnancy Options Centre’s social media channels; develop and execute a content plan, schedule, create and post engaging content, monitor and respond to supporters to build our following.
• Create and edit short-form videos for social media
• Write and design Pregnancy Options Centre’s Bi-monthly Newsletter; build our following and increase supporter engagement.
• Work with the CEO to devise supporter care procedures for donors to ensure they feel valued by their interactions with us.
• In conjunction with the CEO, attend relevant networking events to increase the charity’s visibility and secure new partnerships.

Other:

• To provide quarterly reports for Trustee meetings
• To attend monthly staff meetings
• To carry out all such reasonable duties as may be required as part of the role instructed by the CEO
• To support and work within the Ethos of the Charity
• To attend regional or national events as required, including networking within the Pregnancy Centre’s Network (PCN)
• To attend Trustee meetings, when required, to give updates and feedback.
• To be familiar and comply with all the charities policies and procedures.

Closing date: 7th May 2025

Interviews: Shortly after

Please note this position is a home-based contract with one day face-to-face in London HQ every quarter

At the RCN Foundation, we are committed to supporting, strengthening and championing the nursing profession. As a charity and grant-maker, we do this by funding research and projects, as well as education and hardship, which support nurses, midwives and Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) to innovate and progress in their careers.

As the Foundation’s Grants Officer you will work across the Foundation’s grant-making activities and be responsible for checking eligibility and allocating education grant applications to external reviewers and support the Benevolent team with hardship grant applications. Both grant programmes are bespoke to the nursing and midwifery profession, and this role is essential in running a smooth first-class service relating to our grant making activity to individuals in need.

In this varied role every day will be filled with possibilities. You will work across the Grants and Impact team and use the online application portal to manage all grant applications. You will manage enquires relating to the Foundation’s grant-making and work with the RCN Foundation Grants Manager to provide support to applicants.

As well as exceptional customer service, to join us you’ll need an in-depth knowledge of best practice in respect to grant-making across more than one country of the UK. You will need to have significant experience of working in a grant-making capacity, and with charities and/or third sector organisations. Whatever your background, you'll be efficient, accurate and show a real customer focus in all you do.

What we offer you

We expect you to look after our beneficiaries. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days (pro rata) per annum plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. This will be a home-working position with very occasional travel to the Foundation’s office in central London which put the needs of the service they deliver at their heart.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information, please click 'Apply via Website' below.

Closing date: 13 April 2025.

Assessment centre date: 23 April 2025 (virtual).

Interview date: 24 April 2025 (face-to-face at RCN London HQ).

• Salary: £35,700 p.a.
• Contract: Full time, Permanent 35hrs a week (Part time Part time – 28hrs a week would be considered)
• Location: Remote (based in UK) with the option to work from CSW’s New Malden office.
• Visa requirements – Must have the right to work in the UK.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants fundraiser to join CSW to use their skills to help people who are harassed and persecuted for their beliefs. You will play a key role in generating sustainable income for our work through securing grants from charitable trusts, foundations and institutions.

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)

• Research and identify new sources of funding to grow pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations and institutions
• Write high-quality, compelling applications and bespoke funding proposals to secure grants
• Manage relationships with existing funders in a way that secures multi-year grants
• Schedule and write reports according to funders’ requirements

The Person

You are an excellent researcher, self-motivated and able to write compelling applications that align with funders’ priorities. You have strong research and time management skills. You are able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and understand the importance of stewarding relationships with funders well.

You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)

• A minimum of three years fundraising experience for a charity.
• Proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from charitable trusts, foundations and/or institutions
• Writing high-quality, compelling funding applications/ proposals that match funders’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities
• Account management or managing relationships with high value donors and/or trusts and foundations

CSW Benefits

We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution.

Join the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as Grants & Trusts Manager and be part of our passionate and dynamic Development department. We are seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role within our fast-paced, growing team.

In this role you will be responsible for securing income from grant-making trusts and foundations for a variety of exciting projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and growth of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

We are looking for a candidate with a genuine passion for fundraising and a track record of developing and writing successful funding applications to support revenue and capital projects. A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments are also key qualities we value.

This is a pivotal moment for the Trust as we embark on an ambitious new vision to become a contemporary organisation with global reach and purpose, with Shakespeare at the heart of everything we do.

Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025. First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

To learn more and apply, visit our jobs website.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce. Join us and be a part of something truly special.

Role Context and purpose

Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster support; ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality services. Gaddum acts as an administrator for smaller trusts and charities, who do not have internal finance teams, and this role will act as the key point of contact for those trusts in delivering financial support. In addition to this, Gaddum also redistributes grant funding – this role is to act as the Finance lead for the financial management of the funding.

The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the finance team and work alongside another Finance Assistant responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. This is a 28 hours per week role, working flexibly to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Trust Funds
• Key point of contact for trusts
• Administration of trust fund applications against agreed policies between Gaddum and the associated trusts
• Coordination and administration of trust meetings on behalf of the organisation and trusts
• Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant written and financial records, pertaining to the administration of the trust funds
• Respond to enquiries and requests by phone, email and in person as required
• To assist with collating and inputting of data, e.g. accounts for reporting periods
• To liaise with referring organisations, referrers and beneficiaries where necessary during the day-to-day administration of trust funds

Grant Funding
• Working with the existing Grant Coordinator in ensuring the regular invoicing of grant funding
• Accurate and timely processing and payment of this funding to organisations within the region
• Maintaining accurate financial information for statutory reporting
• Finance contact for all grant related enquiries

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Receivable) in periods of absence
• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days

This role is subject to a basic DBS check. 

Our grants programme is growing, and we are proud to have invested almost £1million into local cancer services in 2024 alone. Along with our major capital appeals we are supporting an increasing range of wellbeing projects for people living with cancer, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised person with great communication skills to help us develop our grant-making further.

Our Grants and Projects Coordinator will work with applicants from the start of their relationship with us, identifying potential partners, supporting grant applications, and ensuring successful applications lead to successful project launches. They will ensure high quality monitoring and evaluation is in place, with a great eye for detail and strong report writing skills. They will also support the development of our own commissioned and internal service delivery.

They will also work closely with the fundraising team, identifying opportunities to draw down specific funding for proposed projects. This is an opportunity to help us reach more people, ensure that the support we are offering is right for our community, and make sure that our supporters’ money is spent in the very best ways.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as we look towards a major fundraising appeal. If you are keen to use your skills to directly support people living with cancer in our region, we would love to hear from you.

Grants and Partnerships Manager
 
About the Grants and Partnerships Manager
 
We began investing in this area of fundraising in April 2023, with some key foundation building and partnership building taking place since then. This role aims to develop and secure a diverse range of funding streams in order to deliver our ambitious fundraising growth plans over the next 3 years.
 
In this role, you’ll work with the Head of Fundraising and Comms to grow our income from Trusts, Foundations and corporate partnerships to ensure the long-term stability of the charity, helping us to deliver support to as many LGBT victims and survivors of abuse as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a compelling cause, to grow networks, and create strategic partnerships to affect real structural change.
 
This is a pivotal moment in Galop’s journey. We have grown quickly over the last six years, and you’ll help to shape the future of our work and reach more of our community. You’ll also be helping to amplify the voices of LGBT survivors of abuse.
 
For more information about this role please download the attached Job Description.
 
Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. Hybrid working is available and we are open to majority remote working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Comms
Salary: £40,720.38 - £43,872.48 (including Inner London Weighting of £4,129.42)
 
Closing Date
 
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 30th April 2025.
First round interviews will be held on 8th, 9th and 12th May 2025.
 
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Join Blesma as  Grants Administrator and make a real difference!

Are you compassionate, organized and committed individual looking to make a meaningful impact? Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, a national charity dedicated to supporting limbless serving and es-service men and women, is seeking a Part Time Grants Administrator to join our dedicated Independence & Wellbeing Team. 

About the role: As a Grants Administrator, you will play a crucial role in delivering our financial assistance programme, ensuring the well-being of our members is a the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our team to process grants requests, liaise with suppliers, and provide essential administrative support. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an aspiring organisation and make a tangible difference in the lives of our members. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Process grant request and ensure timely and accurate payments.

- Liaise with suppliers for the purchase of aids, equipments, etc

- Provide administrative support to the Independence & Wellbeing functions. 

- Maintain accurate records and produce management information as requried. 

What we offer: 

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Hybrid and Flexible working 

- Salary of £25,261.80 pro rata.

- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (Pro rata for part time)

- Training and development opportunties

Location: Chelmsford/ Hybrid

Contract: 21hours, 12 Months Maternity cover

Join us at Blesma and be part of a team that truly makes a differences. If you're unsure about your suitability, apply anyway and let us decide. 

Overall Purpose

To work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme.  The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. To lead on wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the Foundation maintains high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Manager will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

To undertake all tasks associated with BLCF's grantmaking functions including carry out assessments of grants applications and work alongside donors on donor-directed funds as required. 

Work alongside members of the team to maximize use of our in-house CRM database for monitoring and impact reporting, working with the Head of Impact. 

Provide grant-making support and advise to potential and existing grantees on our funds and programmes, to ensure open and transparent access to our programmes and proactively looking to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers. 

Process all grant applications within agreed timelines, working alongside Fund Leads to review and assess grant applications effectively. 

Co-lead delivery of fund programmes, contributing to their strategic direction / donor engagement.

Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post.

Performance & Monitoring

Track and review monitoring submissions, working with the Grants Officers to send out reminders for monitoring forms to be returned where required, and sign off monitoring forms from applicants.

Production of delivery/donor reports as required to funders, as requested by Senior Leadership Team.

Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation. 

Relationship Building

Listen, learn and share the needs of communities back into the work of the Foundation to ensure we are always 'needs led'.

Maintain and share our vision and value and help those who wish to work with us understand the processes and requirements we have.

Make regular visits to funded projects as required.

Regularly connect and engage with charity forums and networks to promote the work of the Foundation and help raise our profile.

External Representation

Maintain a good working understanding of community and charity sector issues in order to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team. 

Represent the Foundation in a positive way, at Regional and National events as required by Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team.

Proactively develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts in the grant making sector across the whole geographic reach of the Foundation. Deliver and support workshops and seminars and fund launchesfor the Foundations existing and new programmes and initiatives. 

Provide proactive support to the CEO with other initiatives, where required. 

Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Essential:

• Understanding of charity sector.
• Experience of managing funded projects, fundraising or philanthropy.
• Excellent communication skills, adapts style according to audience and context.
• Customer care / high quality service provision.
• Production of high-quality reports using excellent written skills.
• Fully computer literate including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of databases.
• Ability to process and interpret information
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent networking skills with a wide range of stakeholders, quickly establishes rapport and professional credibility.

Desirebale:

• Previous grant-making or grants assessment work.
• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Understands social needs across Bedfordshire.
• Understands legal and financial requirements in voluntary sector.
• Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.
• Proficient in use of Salesforce.

Personal Qualities

Essential: 

• Professional.
• Relational.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organised.
• Punctual.
• Creative and adaptable approach.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Committed to BLCF values.

Other Requirements

Essential: 

• Committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Able to work across Bedfordshire / access to transport.
• Evening / weekend flexibility.

Desireable

• Full driving license and use of own vehicle.

 Grants Manager

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Globally 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, including blindness, and over 90% of it is avoidable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

In addition to our long-term country programmes, Orbis operates the Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

About the role

Title:

Grants Manager

Department:

Programme Funding Team

Reports to:

Director of Programme Funding

Location:

London, UK (near Charing Cross)

Hybrid Working:

Two core days in the office Tuesday and Thursday

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

£41,710 per annum

The main responsibilities of this role include:

Overall purpose of the role

The Programme Funding Team (PFT) secures programme funding from UK and international statutory/institutional donors and ensures quality grant management and compliance - as well as being the resource for programme information for colleagues and trustees.  In addition, PFT supports other fundraising teams to achieve the organisational goal of raising £10 million per year as well as providing programme updates for trustees.  Being a small team, everyone is expected to take personal responsibility and use their initiative to achieve objectives and provide support where necessary.

The Grants Manager is responsible for three key areas of work –

i) Leading the grant management/compliance of restricted/statutory grants and other Orbis UK funding commitments. To achieve this, the postholder works proactively with Orbis International country and HQ teams to champion consistently high standards of project management and delivery. This requires strong distance-working relationships and ongoing capacity-building of country teams in reporting/compliance. Regular travel to country programmes is anticipated.

ii) Contributing to organisational fundraising goals through proactively identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals and securing funding

iii) Supporting preparation for the Programme Committee board sub-committee

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

· Competitive Salary benchmarked annually

· 25 days holiday

· Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· E-learning Courses

· Social Activities

· Flexi-time

After completion of probation:

· Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary

· Interest free season ticket loan

· Cycle to work scheme

 

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 11th April 2025
First Interviews: 22nd or 24th April

Second Interviews: 1st May 2025

Start Date: 1st June or sooner

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we may not be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by 17 April, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Grants and Support Officer

Location: Hybrid – min 2 days per week in Cheam, Surrey after probation
Salary: £34,729 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Help, Advice and Services
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

The vision of The Charity for Civil Servants is a lifelong community: people offering effective support for each other when life takes a turn for the worse. The Charity for Civil Servants’ mission is to support all civil servants, past and present, throughout their lives, with whatever problems they may have. We listen without judgement and offer practical, financial and emotional support.

Our Help, Advice and Services Directorate aims to make a positive impact by offering appropriate financial and wellbeing support and advice. As a Grants and Support Officer, you will be managing casework as part of a team of supportive colleagues, handling phone calls and emails, making decisions on financial assistance, and advising on income maximisation and financial capability.

To be successful in this role, you will be an excellent communicator in writing, on the phone and digitally. You will be confident in handling difficult conversations with applicants and vulnerable people. You will also have knowledge of benefit entitlements and an understanding of basic budgeting and be able to balance casework with new enquiries, recording data accurately and consistently. With previous experience of casework, you will be able to identify people’s needs by analysing complex information and exploring underlying issues.

The Charity supports hybrid working. In this role, you will need to commit to working from our Head Office in Cheam, Surrey. During probation you will receive structured training and be based full time in our Head Office in Cheam, Surrey for the first 3 months. After 3 months you will have the option to work from home up to 2 days per week and if probation is successfully completed at 6 months, you will have the option to work up to 3 days per week from home.

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave with the options of buying and selling holidays, as well as interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 April, at 23:59pm. Interviews will take place soon after closing.

The Charity for Civil Servants is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

Strictly no agencies.

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Interim Head of Fundraising (18 month fixed term contract)

Youth Options are looking for an interim head of fundraising to join our Senior Management Team and help us to continue to support children and young people

The role is offered on a fixed term contract part time basis with flexible, hybrid home and office working arrangements from our Head Office in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Your role will be to oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy, working in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Management Team to build on existing income streams and develop effective plans to secure long-term sustainable grant and non grant fundraising.

You will manage the fundraising team which consists of community fundraiser, corporate fundraiser and grants officer, supporting them to develop clear strategies to meet our ambitious fundraising targets. In addition, you will personally lead on developing significant grant bids, working with the delivery team to achieve funding to support our strategic priorities, as well as coordinate the reporting of progress against existing grants to our supporters.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – deepening the existing supporter relationships, fundraising events and creating opportunities to engage more supporters.

· Establish and deliver clear stewardship plans for all supporters to maximise their engagement with Youth Options.

· Lead on grants fundraising including researching trust and grant funders, building relationships and submitting high quality grants.

· Oversee the implementation of our new CRM system.

· Management of fundraising team.

Person specification

· Leadership level experience of fundraising with demonstrable track record in securing large scale funding from multiple sources

· Experience of successful end-to-end grant management: from researching, grant writing, award and reporting, particular large grants.

· Excellent relationship management and communication skills with external and internal stakeholders

· Great management and leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team to achieve their targets.

· An interest in supporting children and young people and an affinity with our charities values of committed, supportive and inspiring.

We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Youth Options is committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups and ensure that our staff are representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. We currently have an underrepresentation from people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and those with lived experience of the issues that children and young people we work with face. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.

Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.

If you would like a further conversations to find out more information about this role then please contact us directly to organise a telephone conversation. 

We are working with a small medical charity to find a new Trusts and Grants Manager to lead efforts to identify, research and apply for grants and nurture ongoing relationships with the grant-giving bodies.

This is initially a 12 month contract with the possibility to extend, it is a homebased role with flexible hours and days. The team meet in person once a month, in London or other locations. This role can be full or part time.

The Charity
A passionate, collaborative health charity dedicated to prioritising quality of life for those in need and their support networks. You would be joining an incredible organisation with a supportive culture offering flexible working.

The Role
Lead Trusts activity for the charity, building on current activity and warm relationships.

Prepare a 2-year Grants and Trusts strategy in conjunction with the CEO, aligning with strategic objectives, events and projects.

Reserach potential funders, building a warm pipeline. Building relationships with the funders and writing compelling grant applications to raise c£250k a year.

Build and maintain relationships with grant giving organisations, progressing existing relationships and seeking to increase the size of donations.

Work closely with the Engagement Manager, who is the point of contact for corporate relationships.

The Candidate
Happy to work in a small team for a growing charity, wokring closely with the CEO to lead Trust activity.

Experience writing funding proposals and securing income from Trusts and Grants.

Experience preparing and monitoring quarterly budgets.

Ability to build long-term relationships with potential grant-givers.

IMPORTANT NOTE

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews conducted over the coming weeks so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.