Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Pro rata Salary: £18,540 per annum (£30,900 FTE)
Base: Colchester with some hybrid working and occasional travel
We have a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity to join our team as Grants and Trusts Officer. You will play a vital role in securing funding from a variety of sources you will contribute directly to our ambitious income targets by identifying and applying for grants and funding opportunities to support new and existing mental health services across Mid and North East Essex.
You’ll have excellent writing skills with an innate understanding of how effective verbal communication and writing skills can influence people’s decisions. This role offers the unique chance to gain hands-on experience in writing compelling grant applications,
We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
* Experience of undertaking research to identify and assess potential funding opportunities.
* Effective written communications with a persuasive writing style.
* Experience of successfully making or reviewing fundraising or grant applications in a charity. grant-giving organisation or research funding organisation
* Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Working in an organised manner, managing deadlines effectively and responding flexibly to work priorities.
* IT literacy and experience in effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
* Developing and managing effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
This role will have a huge amount of scope and opportunity to help provide support for the global communities that we serve across Mid and North East Essex.
Come and join us and help us to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone
We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
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