We are currently seeking a Trust Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing fundraising team. 2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in further growing our income. This new role will play a key part in delivering funding from Trusts, Foundations and other funders across the UK, supporting the Senior Trust Fundraising Officer to maximise our income. You will be responsible for making small-scale grant applications, and for growing our grants portfolio through identifying new funding opportunities. There will be a range of projects to work on, providing vital support to ensure that we are increasing the number of warm funders who regularly support the charity. Your key responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
* Build up a strong pipeline of prospective funders by researching trusts that align with Epilepsy Action's vision and strategy
* Secure income from small-scale charitable trusts, foundations, and other grant makers to meet individual and team targets
* Ensure timely thanking, updates and reporting for all grants and donations from our rolling programme of applications
* Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities
At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for Full time employees. The expectation to collaborate face‑to‑face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
Required Experience and Skills
* Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools
* Proven communication, writing and editing skills
* Proven experience of securing donations, grant income or new business
* Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools
* Organisational skills, is detail‑oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines
At Epilepsy Action, we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
As we achieve the goals in our strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team. We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that is why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity. If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!
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