Trusts and Grants Executive

Trusts and Grants Executive

Bristol- remote/ hybrid working available

£27,000- £31,500- dependent on experience

Full time

**CV & cover letter required to apply**

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis, we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives.  

Along with the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, our worldwide network of people and groups, we are driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity in a new role, working in an expanding Trusts & Grants Team, and is crucial to supporting the growth of our income from Trusts & Grants Funders. The focus of the role will be leading on the small trusts & grants programme, securing regular <£10,000 grants, as well as having the opportunity to work on larger, 5-figure grant applications.

This fundraising will support the charity's portfolio of projects, including our research programme, support services, World Meningitis Day, and many more.

Our Trusts & Grants Executive will also have the opportunity to work with and support the Head of Fundraising on our major Pharmaceutical Partnerships, providing administrative support to this fundraising stream.

This is a full-time position reporting to our Senior Trusts and Grants Manager. Full training and support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Securing small (<£10,000) grants through applications and reports to trusts & grant funders.
• Working alongside the Head of Fundraising to ensure contracts and agreements are finalised, coordinating meetings with key contacts via phone and email.
• Identifying and researching new funding opportunities.
• Coordinating introductory communications with new trusts & grant funders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key funder contacts;
• Acknowledging donations.
• Processing income.
• Maintaining accurate and GDPR-compliant database records.
• Undertaking any other tasks that may be necessary and compatible with the nature of this post.

Skills required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with ability to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing and documenting financial information.
• Effective team player with an ability to build good working relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• IT competent, including with Microsoft Office package applications – inc. Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

Desirable experience

• Experience using a CRM or database.
• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Experience of fundraising for health, research or advocacy causes.

What we offer you

• £27,000 to £31,500 per annum, including 6% employer pension contribution and 2% employee pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Hybrid working between home and the office.
• Internal and external training and development.
• Opportunities for progression and career development.

To be considered for the position, please apply with a CV and Cover letter to be reviewed by our internal recruitment team, who will be in touch with you to discuss the role in more detail if suitable.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 31st of March 2025

Closing date for applications- 21st of March 2025.