Have you got experience and talent for writing compelling funding applications? Dougie Mac is looking for a
Senior Trust Fundraiser
to lead our trust and grant fundraising, helping secure vital income to support our hospice's mission.
This is a unique opportunity to lead on trust fundraising at Dougie Mac, working independently to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and build strong relationships with grant-making bodies. You'll collaborate with internal teams to align funding with service delivery and contribute to strategic planning, including capital investment.
If you're resilient, self-motivated, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and apply to suitable trusts and foundations with persuasive, tailored proposals
* Build and maintain funder relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and compliance
* Monitor income, track outcomes, and report against targets
* Collaborate internally to align funding with organisational priorities, including capital planning
About You
* Experience in trust fundraising or grant writing
* Excellent communication and time management skills
* Strategic mindset
* A collaborative approach and commitment to Dougie Mac's values
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac we care for our staff and provide a wide range of staff benefits;
* 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
* Options to buy and sell annual leave
* Hospice paid Healthcare Cash Plan
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* Paid for DBS by the hospice
* Learning & Development opportunities
Full role details can be found on the job description. We provide additional training for this role.
Salary:
£27,000 - £29,000 FTE per annum (Actual: £21,600 - £23,200 per annum)
Hours:
30 hours a week (4 days a week)
Applications close:
Sunday 14th September 2025
Interviews:
w/c 22nd September 2025
How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement
. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the
job description and person specification
.
For more information, please contact:
Fiona Chater – Head of Legacy & Trusts Fundraising
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.