Trusts & Grants Officer
Contract: Permanent. Hours: 21 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager.
Location: Compass House, 1 Farmoor Court, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9LU. Hybrid working available.
Salary: £16,500 - £17,270 (pro rata) per annum (£27,500 - £28,783 FTE).
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can secure vital funding for BBOWT’s projects, turning great ideas into fundable, impactful work.
What you’ll be doing
* Securing vital grant income by researching prospects and writing high‑quality funding applications.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with charitable trusts.
* Managing accurate records and reporting, ensuring trackers and CRM data are always up to date.
* Working with colleagues across the Trust to shape fundable projects and support organisation‑wide bids.
What we’re looking for
* Strong writing skills to craft compelling, persuasive cases for support.
* Relationship‑builder who can develop and manage funder partnerships.
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently to tight deadlines.
* Collaborative team player with solid IT skills, including CRM use.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family‑friendly policies.
* Flexible working to achieve work‑life balance.
* Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution.
* Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package, life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade points for gift cards.
* Salary sacrifice cycle scheme & electric vehicle scheme.
* Membership to BBOWT’s and The Wildlife Trusts’ Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development.
Equal Opportunities
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
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