We are looking for a highly organised and creative individual to join our fundraising team as a Trusts & Foundations Officer. Working closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, you will play a key role in preparing, developing, and submitting funding applications that support our vital work.
Key responsibilities
* Support the Trusts & Foundations Manager in securing funding from high-value trusts and major grant-giving organisations
* Maximise income from our diverse and well-established portfolio of grant-makers
* Proactively research and identify new trust and foundation opportunities using a variety of research tools, databases and AI-assisted research
* Gather information to produce compelling, data-driven funding proposals and impact reports
* Support the Trusts & Foundations Manager with portfolio planning and performance tracking
* Assist with the planning and delivery of donor visits, events, and meetings
* Maintain accurate and up to date records
About you
* At least one year's experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, or relevant fundraising/communications experience
* A successful track record in grant applications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong prospect research and analytical skills, with the ability to use AI tools effectively
* Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar CRM
* Creative thinker with strong attention to detail
* Experience in managing stakeholder relationships
What we offer
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Service Discounts
* Refer a friend bonus
If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, please apply below.
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website