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Post: Grants / Fundraising Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Umbrella
Accountable to: Trustees
Responsible for: Fundraising and Grants across the organisation.
Job Purpose
The Grants & Fundraising Manager will play a lead role in maintaining and growing Umbrella’s income, with a primary focus on grant fundraising and the development of corporate partnerships. Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and staff teams, the post holder will strengthen existing income streams, identify new opportunities, and support the development of Umbrella’s fundraising strategy. This role is central to ensuring the sustainability and expansion of Umbrella’s services for disabled children, young people and their families.
Key Terms of Employment
Hours: 15-20 hours per week (may include occasional evening and weekend work)
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (Pro-rated on hours) plus 8 Bank Holidays
Salary Scale: Band 11 to 13 - £30,763 - £ 32,591 dependant on experience (pro-rated)
Base: Umbrella House, Mackworth, Derby
Pension: Umbrella offer a pension scheme and details will be provided
Notice period: 2 months
Contract Term: Permanent dependant on funding
Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop and maintain a strong pipeline of grant opportunities across trusts, foundations, Lottery, corporate CSR programmes, and statutory funders.
- Write, coordinate and submit high-quality grant applications and expressions of interest.
- Manage grant reporting, monitoring and compliance, working with operational teams to ensure accurate data collection and spend tracking.
- Identify and engage potential corporate partners, including through Marketing Derby and local business networks.
- Support the roll-out and delivery of Umbrella’s corporate engagement programme.
- Steward existing corporate supporters to maximise long-term value.
- Work with the CEO and trustees to build relationships with community groups (e.g., Freemasons, Rotary, sports clubs) to secure fundraising support and “charity of the year” partnerships.
- To work with the CEO to produce and implement Umbrella’s Fundraising plan and to report regularly to the Fundraising Marketing and Communications Sub- Group on progress against agreed targets.
General Responsibilities
- Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required.
- Adhere to Umbrella’s Safeguarding/Protecting Vulnerable Children and Adults Policy
- Be familiar with and adhere to Umbrella’s policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met.
- To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with the Chief Executive.
Other Requirements
- In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours as required.
- Driving licence and vehicle, for which a mileage allowance will be paid.
This is not a full and complete statement of duties and responsibilities, which may be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation, after consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Education
- Educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience in fundraising, income generation or relevant roles within the charity sector or similar organisation.
Experience
- Proven experience in securing funding through grants, trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities.
- Demonstrated success of building and maintaining productive relationships with funders, donors or partners.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good understanding of the current grant funding landscape and / or corporate funding environment
- Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive funding applications
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to confidently articulate a case for support
- Competent user of IT systems
- Understanding of the barriers faced by disabled children and their families – or willingness to learn.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, resilient self-starter with a positive approach to work.
- Positive and collaborative approach to work
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends if required
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance payable)
Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
Please include cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Enable disabled children and young people to realise their full potential in an integrated society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The role
At Ability Consultants, we specialise in helping charities, community groups, schools, social enterprises, and CICs to grow and make a bigger impact. From homelessness and health to youth work, arts, disability, and international development, our clients work across some of the most important themes in society. We provide the fundraising expertise so they can focus on delivering life-changing work.
Ability Consultants is proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer, Disability Confident Committed, and a VONNE Membership Plus Organisation. We’re also SHINE accredited - reflecting our commitment to fair, inclusive, and supportive employment practices.
As a Bid Writer: Trusts and Foundations, you’ll play a vital role in securing the income that keeps this work possible. You’ll research opportunities, develop compelling cases for support, and write high-quality funding applications on behalf of our clients. You’ll also help to build strong relationships with funders and ensure excellent stewardship, so that income is sustained and grown.
You might already have proven experience writing successful funding applications, or you could be looking for your next step if you have the skills, passion, and drive to learn. Either way, you’ll be someone with strong writing ability, great attention to detail, and the confidence to work directly with clients to tell their story in a persuasive and impactful way.
In return, you’ll join a supportive and ambitious team that works across the UK and internationally, making a measurable difference every day. If you’re ready to use your talent to help non-profits thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Information
How to Apply: You can visit our website to download an application pack. Please apply by sending us a copy of your CV and a covering letter (optional) to the email address in the job pack with the subject heading ‘Recruitment – Bid Writer: T&F. If you have any difficulties accessing our documents please get in touch with us.
Closing Date: 19/12/2025, 23:59
Role: Bid Writer (Trusts & Foundations) | Hours: 40 Hours Per Week | Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 | Period: Permanent
Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026 (provisional)
Sifting will take place on an ongoing basis, if successful at sifting stage, we may decide to invite you to an initial virtual call, and if successful a face to face interview may follow.
Got a question?
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
About Ability Consultants
At Ability Consultants, we support our clients everyday to thrive and deliver their vital work, while trusting us with their fundraising and income generation needs. We work across all four nations of the UK and internationally, including partnerships in East Africa.
Our expertise spans a wide range of themes, including homelessness, equality and diversity, sport, suicide prevention, addiction, youth work, disability, health, food poverty, the arts, hospice care, international development, and schools. From bid writing and funding strategies to senior management support, and organisational development, we give charities, CIC and community organisations the tools and capacity they need to succeed.
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As our Union Operations & Admin Co-ordinator, you’ll be the friendly face and steady heartbeat of JMSU. From welcoming students at reception to helping them find the support they need, you’ll make every interaction feel positive, accessible, and engaging.
Behind the scenes, you’ll keep our operations running smoothly - supporting day-to-day processes, ensuring our spaces remain welcoming, accessible and safe and, guiding our brilliant team of part-time student staff. With a focus on excellence, you’ll recruit, develop, and support them, empowering our students to grow in confidence, build new skills, and deliver exceptional service across JMSU in a positive, inclusive environment.
You’ll bring strong administrative experience, excellenaddt organisation, and a keen eye for compliance. If you’re proactive, people-focused, and energised by the buzz of a student-led environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at the heart of JMSU.
To find out more about this role, working for JMSU and to apply, please visit the 'work for us' section of our website.
Interviews will be held on either 28th or 29th January 2025
About JMSU
It’s our job is to make sure students get the most out of their University experience. We put our students at the heart of everything we do – whether it’s empowering the student voice, planning events, helping to develop campaigns, providing them with opportunities to make friends and learn something new, and everything in between.
I IIf you’re on the lookout for a role in a friendly, hard-working environment which offers bucketloads of autonomy, support and fun, we want to hear from you.
Taking Action on Inclusion
At JMSU, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We're proud to be a welcoming, friendly and inclusive team and want all our people to feel safe and confident to be themselves and feel they belong.
We are also not scared to admit this is a work in progress! We know the importance that students see themselves reflected by our staff team and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Ethnically Diverse candidates who are under-represented within our core staff team and operate a Guaranteed Interview where the minimum essential criteria are met.
You can read more about this and our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion on the 'work for us' section of our website.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
If you are excited about this but there are criteria you don’t match exactly, please don’t be put off applying. It may not be a deal breaker - just make sure you get across why you think you're right for it and how the gaps may be approached. Even if not right for this role, you might be perfect for another.
We have some great staff benefits
- Location, Location, Location: We’re right in the centre of Liverpool and surrounded by everything the City has to offer
- Commuting made easy: Our main office is a few minutes walk from both Lime Street and Liverpool Central train stations
- Office goals: Our modern, open-plan office offers good space, staff chat and city views
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds - mix up your working week between the office and your home space
- Annual leave aplenty: Make the most of 32 days of annual leave (plus public holidays) and enjoy regular time off
- ‘Tis the season to be off work: We’re closed for Winter break, so you can take a rest or enjoy some seasonal activities
- Flexibility: We offer a range of flexible working options for when life gets in the way of working 9-5, Monday to Friday, and are happy to consider any specific needs
- Every day is a school day: There’s plenty of learning and development opportunities to explore and help you grow, and we have access to all LJMU staff development
- Carer perks: We offer enhanced parental leave and pay options, including grandparents leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave, paid emergency time off for carers and paid Carer’s Leave
- Paid Volunteer Leave: Support your cause with 3 days of paid leave for volunteering
- Get active for less: All staff can make the most of reduced LJMU gym membership, which includes classes too
- Discounts aren’t just for students: Save extra pennies with access to student discount schemes including Student Beans, Unidaysand others
- Wellbeing covered: We offer an Employee Assistance Programme, a Voluntary Healthcare Scheme, Individual wellbeing plans and a day one sick pay scheme to help take the extra stress out your life
- Nest Pension Scheme: We will contribute 6%
- Cycle to Work Scheme; good for sustainability, your pocket and your healthy lifestyle goals!
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Empowering students to make positive change for themselves, their peers, their University and society through active participation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraiser - London
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 04th January 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.