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Trust Fundraiser
The British Hen Welfare Trust is a national hen welfare charity which rehomes over 60,000 hens a year. We work collaboratively with the egg industry, public, and many national stakeholders to improve hen welfare and raise awareness of hens around the globe. Our work extends further to education, mental wellbeing, nutritional campaigns, and global veterinary initiatives. Egg-citingly, in August last year, we rehomed our ONE MILLIONTH HEN with none other than His Majesty King Charles III at Highgrove Gardens.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Hen Welfare Trust at a time of incredible momentum, following our world-first campaign and royal rehoming achievement.
As our Trust Fundraiser, you will be the main point of contact and organise and oversee partnerships within the BHWT’s Trusts portfolio. Working closely with the Fundraising Team, you will develop and shape income and engagement with charitable trusts and foundations, including identifying new funding opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with current Trusts, with a view to building a robust pipeline that supports future growth and long-term sustainability.
You will work with: Internal teams including Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, and Trustees. You will also work with External Teams including Marketing and Trust Administrators and PR/Social Agencies. You will be responsible for Charitable Trusts and Foundations income.
You will bring a fresh perspective and dynamic energy to our purpose-driven team during our 20th Year. Every week, we save thousands of hens from slaughter and positively impact countless lives across the United Kingdom. If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a close-knit team with a shared passion for animal welfare, this is the perfect role for you!
Please apply for this unique and rewarding role by sending your CV and cover letter, addressed to Gill Etherington at gill.etherington@bhwt.org.uk
Job Title: Trust Fundraiser
Reports to: CEO - BHWT
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 FTE (actual salary dependent on 20-hour working week)
Hours: Part-time role, 20 hours per week
Essential Skills and Experience for the role
* At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
* Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising with a successful track record of securing high level grants.
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write persuasive, accurate, and compelling proposals.
* Strong research skills and attention to detail.
* Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
* Passion for animal welfare and the mission of the charity.
Main Responsibilities:
* To account manage and build key relationships with the BHWT’s Trusts and Foundations to raise funds.
* To identify and research new Trusts, Grants or Foundations funding opportunities for restricted and unrestricted funding.
* To ensure all regular Charitable Trusts are regularly updated on the work of the BHWT and understand the impact their donation is making.
* To report regularly on Trusts’ activities and achievements to assess best use of resources and focus on priority fundraising requirements.
* To provide regular monthly reports for the LT.
* To develop engaging and persuasive proposals, encouraging support from existing and new supporters.
* To deliver the Pets at Home Foundation multi-year grant partnership objectives ensuring all key deliverables are met with a view to securing further funding in 2026.
* To maintain accurate records of new and current funding applications using Salesforce.
* To keep up to date on best practice developments within the charity sector, including fundraising regulations and codes of practice.
* To work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to maximise fundraising income.
General:
* To work alongside and line manage junior fundraisers as required.
* To contribute to content ideas for communications.
* To work with colleagues within the charity to help identify new projects that require funding.
* To provide support to other areas of fundraising where appropriate.
* To undertake ad hoc tasks from time to time as required within the charity.
Apart from working for a leading welfare charity with world-first campaign activities, you will benefit from: -
* 28 days holiday pa (this will be pro-rated and includes bank holidays)
* Additional holidays accrued through loyalty scheme
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Company Pension
* On-site parking
* Hybrid Working (mainly working from home, but required to come into the office at least once a week)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Molton EX36 4RF. Must have the ability to commute/ relocate before starting work.
The British Hen Welfare Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reference ID: TF0625
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