Senior Trust Fundraisng Officer

We are looking for a Senior Trust Fundraisng Officer for an 11 month maternity contract to join an inspiring international animal charity and maximise income generated from charitable trusts, foundations, multilateral and statutory sources.

This can be a homebased role with once a month in the London office.


The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!


The Role
Research and make approaches, pitches, submissions and applications to charitable trusts and foundations (both in the UK and overseas territories within the global fundraising programme).

Actively contribute to the delivery of the trust fundraising strategy, including working to identify and research potential new sources of trust, statutory and multilateral funding.

Assist in the development of events for trusts and major donors and represent at both events and external meetings, to cultivate relationships with the aim of securing income.

Contribute to the development and delivery of an annual work plan and pipeline for the trust fundraising programme.


The Candidate
Experience of trust and ideally statutory/multilateral fundraising.

Knowledge of the current trusts and statutory and fundraising market, including potential supporters.

Experience of producing high-quality and compelling approaches, proposals, reports and presentations.

Experience of prospect research techniques, and using research.


IMPORTANT NOTE

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.