Home-Start Suffolk Address: 8a Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SL Salary: £26,500 per annum (pro rata), Actual £12,891.89 per annum Hours: Part Time, 18 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reference: 0701 Home Start Suffolk is seeking a motivated and organised Grants and Trusts Officer to help secure vital funding that supports families with young children across Suffolk. Working as part of a small, committed team, you’ll help ensure our services continue to give children the best possible start in life. We’re looking for someone with experience in grant fundraising, strong written communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. In return, we offer a flexible hybrid role based at our Martlesham head office, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference to local families. An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required. Your responsibilities You will research and manage a varied portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory funders, prepare high quality grant applications. Support tender submissions where needed. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll gather impact data, maintain accurate records, and produce monitoring reports that clearly demonstrate the difference our work makes. What you will need Experience as a professional, supporting families of children with SEND or neurodevelopmental needs. Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and their impact on family life. Ability to work within a multi-agency environment. About us Home-Start Suffolk offers a unique service. We recruit and train volunteers, to visit families at home, provide telephone support or support our regular group activities, offering them informal, friendly and confidential support. The families we help have at least one child under 12. To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community. What we will offer you 32 days annual leave (pro rata). Up to 8% employer pension contributions. Employee Assistance programme that includes counselling. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf). To find out more, please contact Sarah Holmes by calling us on 01473 621104. How to apply To apply, please complete the Home Start Suffolk Application Form on the website. Closing date: 10.00 am, 11 May 2026. Interview date: 21 May 2026.