Job summary The Trusts and Grants Officer role sits at the heart of our income generation activity, securing vital funding from trusts, foundations and corporate partners. You will play a key role in delivering high-profile projects and campaigns, contributing to major fundraising appeals and helping to grow our brand-new Impact Fund, which is set to transform services across the Trust. Main duties of the job The Trusts and Grants Officer role will undertake research, write applications and project manage grants and projects. The role will also support our Corporate Fundraising undertaking targeted research and developing applications for potential partnerships. The role will work closely with multiple teams across the hospital including various clinical teams, Redevelopment and Finance. The post holder will need to be confident and driven to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across the organisation, About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job Job description Job responsibilities Trusts and Grants Fundraising Develop, write and submit high-quality, persuasive and tailored funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations, aligned to the charitys strategic priorities and service needs. Lead on the identification and cultivation of new funding opportunities through robust prospect research, using databases, sector insight and donor analysis to build a strong and sustainable pipeline. Manage a portfolio of trust and foundation relationships, delivering excellent account management to maximise income, retention and long-term support. Produce timely, accurate and impactful reports to funders, demonstrating outcomes, impact and value, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements. Design and deliver a structured stewardship programme for trust supporters, including impact reporting, engagement opportunities, site visits and events to deepen relationships and encourage repeat funding. Corporate Partnerships and CSR Development Proactively identify, develop and secure corporate partnerships, with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities arising from new and emerging business investment across the region. Build and manage relationships with corporate stakeholders, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver both financial value and strategic alignment. Support the development of compelling corporate propositions, including Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and employee engagement programmes. Work collaboratively across the organisation to align corporate opportunities with service priorities, capital appeals and community impact initiatives. Income Generation and Appeals Contribute to the development and delivery of major fundraising appeals and projects, ensuring strong cases for support and effective funding strategies are in place. Support the achievement of agreed income targets through a balanced portfolio of trusts, grants and corporate funding streams. Provide project management support for key fundraising initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, quality and income expectations. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Work closely with clinical teams, service leads and colleagues across the Trust to identify funding needs and translate these into compelling funding propositions. Maintain a strong understanding of organisational priorities, healthcare developments and emerging funding opportunities to effectively match projects with appropriate funders. Represent the charity at external events, networking opportunities and meetings to build relationships, raise awareness and secure funding. Data Management and Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activity using the charity CRM system, ensuring compliance with data protection and audit requirements. Monitor and report on income, pipeline activity and performance against targets, providing regular updates to the Trusts and Grants Manager. Ensure all grant income and expenditure is recorded and managed in line with funder requirements and financial governance processes. General Stay informed of trends, opportunities and best practice within the trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising landscape. Contribute to the wider work of the Fundraising and Engagement Team, including supporting events, campaigns and cross-team initiatives where required. Uphold the values and reputation of the charity through professional and ethical fundraising practice. Job description Job responsibilities Trusts and Grants Fundraising Develop, write and submit high-quality, persuasive and tailored funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations, aligned to the charitys strategic priorities and service needs. Lead on the identification and cultivation of new funding opportunities through robust prospect research, using databases, sector insight and donor analysis to build a strong and sustainable pipeline. Manage a portfolio of trust and foundation relationships, delivering excellent account management to maximise income, retention and long-term support. Produce timely, accurate and impactful reports to funders, demonstrating outcomes, impact and value, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements. Design and deliver a structured stewardship programme for trust supporters, including impact reporting, engagement opportunities, site visits and events to deepen relationships and encourage repeat funding. Corporate Partnerships and CSR Development Proactively identify, develop and secure corporate partnerships, with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities arising from new and emerging business investment across the region. Build and manage relationships with corporate stakeholders, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver both financial value and strategic alignment. Support the development of compelling corporate propositions, including Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and employee engagement programmes. Work collaboratively across the organisation to align corporate opportunities with service priorities, capital appeals and community impact initiatives. Income Generation and Appeals Contribute to the development and delivery of major fundraising appeals and projects, ensuring strong cases for support and effective funding strategies are in place. Support the achievement of agreed income targets through a balanced portfolio of trusts, grants and corporate funding streams. Provide project management support for key fundraising initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, quality and income expectations. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Work closely with clinical teams, service leads and colleagues across the Trust to identify funding needs and translate these into compelling funding propositions. Maintain a strong understanding of organisational priorities, healthcare developments and emerging funding opportunities to effectively match projects with appropriate funders. Represent the charity at external events, networking opportunities and meetings to build relationships, raise awareness and secure funding. Data Management and Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activity using the charity CRM system, ensuring compliance with data protection and audit requirements. Monitor and report on income, pipeline activity and performance against targets, providing regular updates to the Trusts and Grants Manager. Ensure all grant income and expenditure is recorded and managed in line with funder requirements and financial governance processes. General Stay informed of trends, opportunities and best practice within the trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising landscape. Contribute to the wider work of the Fundraising and Engagement Team, including supporting events, campaigns and cross-team initiatives where required. Uphold the values and reputation of the charity through professional and ethical fundraising practice. Person Specification Experience Essential Have they had paid experience in a charity? Have they had a minimum of 2 years experience in a charity? Have they worked in a Grants and Trusts role previously? Have they secured corporate income previously? Do they have 2 years experience in Project Management? Desirable Have they got 5 years experience in Fundraising? Have they secured large grants in the past? Have they worked in a medically related charity before? Education Essential Are they educated to a degree level or equivalant? Do they have a minimum C grade (or numerical equivalant) for English and Maths at GCSE Have they fully completed the Education section in the application? Desirable Do they have a Degree in Business Management/Project Management Do they have an IOF qualification? Personal Essential Have they made a compelling supporting statement? (Not AI generated) Do they demonstrate professional relationship building indicators? Does their work experience match their personal statement? Desirable Have they previously volunteered in a charity/voluntary capacity? Person Specification Experience Essential Have they had paid experience in a charity? Have they had a minimum of 2 years experience in a charity? Have they worked in a Grants and Trusts role previously? Have they secured corporate income previously? Do they have 2 years experience in Project Management? Desirable Have they got 5 years experience in Fundraising? Have they secured large grants in the past? Have they worked in a medically related charity before? Education Essential Are they educated to a degree level or equivalant? Do they have a minimum C grade (or numerical equivalant) for English and Maths at GCSE Have they fully completed the Education section in the application? Desirable Do they have a Degree in Business Management/Project Management Do they have an IOF qualification? Personal Essential Have they made a compelling supporting statement? (Not AI generated) Do they demonstrate professional relationship building indicators? Does their work experience match their personal statement? Desirable Have they previously volunteered in a charity/voluntary capacity? Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website