Trusts and Projects Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and results driven arts professional to join the RSNO team. The purpose of this post is to maximise income from the Trusts and Foundations sector through compelling and persuasive funding applications and proposals related to the RSNO’s artistic, digital, and creative learning projects.

The post-holder will work with teams across the organisation to shape innovative projects; identify funding opportunities; monitor project delivery to manage funders’ reporting requirements and develop excellent relationships with Trusts and Foundations supporting the RSNO.

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a keen interest in the arts, creative learning programmes and digital technologies. The role involves extensive drafting of compelling funding proposals with comprehensive supporting materials. Exceptional written skills, impeccable attention to detail and a highly analytical approach to complex information are a pre-requisite for this post.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Income Generation
1. Prepare persuasive and compelling project applications and proposals with comprehensive supporting materials to tight deadlines to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders against agreed targets.
2. Undertake research to identify new Trusts, Foundations and statutory sources of income for the RSNO.
3. Work closely with the Head of Development (Trusts and Projects), Engagement Team, Digital Team and the Artistic Planning Team to identify, scope and develop creative projects in response to identified funding opportunities.
4. Undertake research to ensure the RSNO’s portfolio of projects is forward-looking, inclusive, accessible and competitive within the wider arts sector.
5. Work with colleagues across departments to monitor the delivery of projects funded by Trusts and Foundations.
6. Develop excellent relationships with Trusts and Foundations, liaising with staff, Trustees and Directors, as appropriate. Ensure that key contacts at Trustee and Director level are networked with key individuals across the RSNO, including the Chair, Chief Executive and Director of External Relations.
7. Support the stewardship programme for Trusts and Foundations and other funding partners. This will include swift acknowledgement of all donations, ensuring all reporting requirements are met and ensuring key representatives from the funding bodies are engaged with the RSNO and the projects they are supporting.
8. Maintain an excellent quality standard for written documents and presentations developed by the Trusts and Projects team.
9. Work with Head of Development (Trusts and Projects) to ensure that the outcomes of funding partnerships are clearly defined, agreed in writing and communicated to relevant teams.
10. Develop effective networks in the Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sector, promote the RSNO and use external networks to identify opportunities for support of the RSNO’s work.

Project Management and Administrative Duties
11. Regularly attend project meetings of the External Relations and Engagement project group and record project details on appropriate internal progress reports.
12. Develop strong working relationships within the organisation to facilitate effective communication and to enable the development of a strong case for support for RSNO projects and priorities.
13. Prepare progress reports on Trust and Foundations fundraising for discussion with the Head of Development (Trusts and Projects) at regular meetings.
14. Ensure that all records of funding partners and prospects are fully and adequately maintained on Spektrix.
15. Support the work of the Trusts and Projects Team via necessary administrative duties.
16. Adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice as set out in the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice and ensure that all activities comply fully with relevant Data Protection law and any other relevant legislation.
17. Play a full role in the department with a flexible approach to meet the varying demands of a small team. Collaborate with other members of the team to achieve their targets.
18. Promote and manage invitations to RSNO concerts and cultivation events for representatives of Trusts and Foundations and other funding bodies.
19. In liaison with the Head of Trusts and Projects, identify and undertake professional development opportunities relevant to this role. 

The RSNO is an equal opportunities employer. The RSNO is supported by the Scottish Government and local authorities in Scotland.