Overview
We are seeking a positive, team-focused, relational and customer-orientated Trust Fundraising Officer to join our creative and busy Fundraising and Communications Team.
You will be responsible for liaising with grant givers, and writing and submitting high quality, compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations. The ideal candidate will enjoy cultivating positive relationships with funders, liaising with our outward focused ministry teams to build excellent submissions and will thrive in a high-pressure environment. With your excellent time management and organisational skills, you will take ownership of a portfolio of small-medium grant-makers, contributing towards a shared annual income target.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Download the Application Pack below for further information.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with grant givers, and write and submit high quality, compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations.
* Cultivate positive relationships with funders and liaise with outward focused ministry teams to build excellent submissions.
* Thrive in a high‑pressure environment; take ownership of a portfolio of small‑medium grant-makers and contribute towards a shared annual income target.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* This post will be subject to a Basic DBS check, and satisfactory completion of a Declaration of Suitability form.
* You must also have evidence of your ongoing right to work in the UK.
* Due to the nature of the role there is an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, an active member of a local church, and in agreement with the CPAS Basis of Faith.
Application details
* Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews scheduled as appropriate. Early applications are encouraged.
* Interviews will be held at our office in Coventry.
* How to apply: Please download the Application Pack below, complete the application form and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Also complete and return the Declaration of Suitability form. Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@cpas.org.uk.
* Contact If you have any questions about the role or about CPAS, please contact recruitment@cpas.org.uk.
Details
* Location: Coventry
* Salary: £17,023 per annum (pro rata of a full-time salary of £28,372).
* Posted: 4th February 2026
* Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews scheduled as appropriate. Early applications are encouraged.
* Email: recruitment@cpas.org.uk
* Website: https://www.cpas.org.uk/jobs-cpas
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