Who: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Position: Trusts and Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid with at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office
Salary: £36,000
Hours: This post is full time 35hrs/wk. (part time of 28 hrs considered for the right candidate)
About the role:
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and proactive Trust Fundraiser, with a desire to expand their responsibilities, adapting their skills and experience to drive corporate partnerships and unlock legacy and major donor income.
Role Responsibilities to include:
* Work with Head of Fundraising and Development to deliver a robust multi-year fundraising strategy.
* Manage trusts, corporate, legacy and major donor income streams.
* Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors and corporates.
* Research, write, and submit high-quality funding applications and grant proposals. Fulfil all funder reporting and end of grant requirements.
Person Specification to include:
* Strong track record of securing income from a diverse mix of sources.
* Exceptional bid-writing skills: able to craft persuasive, high-quality proposals and pitches that inspire confidence in funders.
* Demonstrable success in managing relationships with trusts and foundations to deliver multiyear funding and/or repeat giving.
* Skilled at bid development and management — shaping concepts into funder-friendly plans backed by process; clear budgets, timelines, milestones, and KPIs.
Deadline for applications: 18th May
Polly Symondson Recruitment online interviews: 19th/20th June
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust interviews: 1st June