Are you a Grants and Trusts fundraising specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to transform children’s lives? We are partnering with a national charity that is looking for a talented Grants and Trusts Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in securing the income that fuels their mission: bringing the joy and magic of reading to children in schools, hospitals and communities across the UK.
* Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
* Salary: £35-41k, dependent on experience
* Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time will be considered for the right candidate)
* Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure), 3% employer pension contribution (8% total). Beautiful, spacious offices and lovely working environment with outside riverside space (including ducks!).
About This Charity
This organisation is a national charity dedicated to inspiring children to develop a life‑changing love of reading. Their flagship Readathon® programme in schools has been motivating children to read since 1984 and their unique Hospitals programme brings brand‑new books and storyteller visits to major children’s hospitals across the UK. Reaching hundreds of thousands of children each year, they are seeking a new grant fundraising specialist to help secure sustainability and growth for this vital work, as part of a committed and collaborative fundraising team.
About the Role
For those who love crafting compelling cases for support and building long‑lasting funder relationships, this position involves lead responsibility for the trusts and foundations portfolio, securing five‑ and six‑figure grants by shaping fundable ideas, building strong relationships and providing sector‑leading stewardship. You will manage your own pipeline, support other team members, write compelling proposals and reports, and work closely with senior colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity if you thrive on autonomy and relish the art of your craft – both strategy and rolling up your sleeves.
Responsibilities
* Take lead responsibility for the trusts pipeline, managing high‑value prospects
* Craft clear, persuasive, and tailored funding applications
* Secure repeat and multi‑year grants that strengthen strategic partnerships
* Monitor performance, track progress and report against targets
* Maintain consistent, high‑quality, and creative stewardship
* Support and help shape a positive, collaborative team culture
About you
* A strong track record of winning five‑ or six‑figure grants
* Experience managing a funding pipeline and producing high‑quality proposals
* Excellent written communication, storytelling and analytical skills
* Ability to build warm, professional relationships with funders and colleagues
* Strategic thinking, strong organisational skills and sound judgement
* A proactive, curious, collaborative mindset and a passion for reading
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every single box. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we would always encourage you to apply.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with. This organisation operates a Safer Recruitment Policy to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online and employment history checks and satisfactory references.
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