Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to recruit for a Grants and Trusts Manager to drive income generation from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-giving bodies.
This is an exciting new role for the organisation where you will take ownership of every aspect of the grants pipeline. You will play a pivotal role in researching, developing, and submitting compelling funding applications to maximise support for their life-saving work.
Key responsibilities:
* Own and maintain the charity s grants tracking system, ensuring all applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes are accurately recorded and up to date.
* Research, identify, and prioritise potential grant and trust funding opportunities aligned with the charity s strategic objectives.
* Prepare and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications and supporting documentation.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, providing timely updates and impact reports.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, finance, and service delivery to gather information and evidence for applications.
* Monitor, evaluate, and report on grant income and application success rates, providing internal updates on activity and performance to senior stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all grant conditions, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
* Keep up to date with sector trends, funding opportunities, and best practice in grant fundraising.
* Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and support the charity s vision for growth.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
* Proven experience in prospect research, writing, and securing grants within the charity or non-profit sector.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and build relationships with funders.
* Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
* Demonstrable experience of building, improving, or maintaining grant tracking systems or processes.
* Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on funding outcomes.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Confident using digital tools and CRM systems to support grant management and reporting.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a passion for the charity s mission.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Location: Wellington, Somerset with flexible hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3 4 days per week)
Closing date: Monday 16th February at 9am
Interview: w/c 23rd February
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.