The role
As the Grants and Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital income to support Coquet Trust's mission. You will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive grants and fundraising strategy aligned with our organisational goals and values. Working closely with the Head of Business Development and other colleagues, you will ensure all fundraising activities are innovative, impactful, and rooted in the ethos of person-centred support. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating positive change through effective income generation.
In return we can offer you a competitive package and a commitment to your development in a supportive environment. You will be working for an organisation with a clear sense of purpose that aims to drive change and make the world a better place to be for adults with learning disabilities. Finishing each day knowing you've contributed towards this, is hugely motivating, rewarding and provides a deep sense of job satisfaction.
We are looking for someone with experience to develop, manage, and deliver a plan for income generation through bidding for grants and fundraising.
You would be responsible for:
* Leading the management, development and maintenance of the grant pipeline
* Identifying opportunities for funding
* Provide advice and support on grant terms and conditions to managers
* Research available funding options and agree priorities
* Present reports and proposals to senior colleagues
* Contribute to external content on our website and social media
* Work with the Innovation and Development Manager on wider fundraising and tendering activity.
What we need from you:
* Excellent written English and the ability to write high quality funding applications
* Experience of bid writing for grants, and/or fundraising applications
* Project Management experience
* Ability to work across teams, liaise with other professionals and maintain effective working relationships
* Understanding of bids and fundraising application processes
* Research skills and experience
* The ability to work autonomously, implementing new processes and managing conflicting priorities.
What we are offering:
* £28,000 per annum (pro-rated for part time)
* Part time role (24 hours) with the ability to work flexibly around other commitments - we are happy to discuss other working patterns
* Hybrid Working
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
* Employee Assistance programme
* Company pension
* Discounts with Blue Light card
* 28 days annual leave pro rata, (inc Bank Holiday allowance), increasing with service
* Dedicated and friendly team
Who we are:
Coquet Trust are a registered charity set up in 1995 to provide support to people with a learning disability to enable them to live as independently as possible. We have grown steadily ever since launch and now provide support to over 150 people and work with four local authority areas in the north east.
We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries. Our mission is to ensure the people we support should live a full and meaningful life where they are listened to and valued. Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.
We strive to make a difference in the quality of the lives of the people we support and their families. We tailor support to ensure that you meet your chosen outcomes.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, disability, or other protected characteristics.
We are driven by our values;
Committed – Reliable – Inspirational – Trustworthy – Inclusive
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gateshead NE11 0ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience in Grants and fundraising strategy?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gateshead NE11 0ED
Application deadline: 16/09/2025