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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a 12-month maternity cover Grants Officer.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Grants Officer to help secure vital funding for nature's recovery across Yorkshire. Working closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues across the Trust, you will research funding opportunities, develop compelling grant applications and manage relationships with trusts, foundations and other grant-making organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a direct role in supporting conservation, community engagement and wildlife recovery projects across the region.
You will manage a portfolio of grant applications and reports, identifying and developing new funding opportunities while maintaining excellent relationships with existing funders. Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation, you will gather project information, develop persuasive funding proposals, coordinate reporting and stewardship activities, and maintain accurate records of fundraising activity. You will contribute to achieving fundraising targets and help ensure funding opportunities align with the Trust's strategic priorities.
We are looking for someone with excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear, compelling and engaging way. You will have experience of researching, writing or supporting funding applications, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. You should be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams. Experience of fundraising, grant-making trusts and foundations, project development, CRM databases or the environmental, charitable or conservation sector would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will share our passion for creating a wilder Yorkshire and be committed to helping secure the resources needed to achieve our vision.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 5th July 2026 at midnight
Interview date: 24th July 2026
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We want our people to flourish, just like nature, and so we are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. Where a post is oversubscribed (i.e. there are more candidates meeting the minimum criteria than we can offer interviews to), we will carefully balance inviting a mix of the highest scoring disabled and non-disabled applicants.
Registered Charity 
101 - 500
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro rata £16,200)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Contract:Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hybrid with at least 1 day per week onsite in South Wales
Make a lasting difference at a pivotal moment.
A well-established animal welfare charity with over 30 years of impact is entering an exciting new phase following a landmark change in legislation affecting the sector. With an ambitious vision to expand support and ensure every animal leaving a changing industry receives the care, rehabilitation and home they need, the organisation is strengthening its fundraising function.
This is a rare opportunity to join at a transformative moment and help shape long-term, sustainable income that will directly change lives.
About the role
This role will lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy income. Working as part of a small, committed income generation team, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious fundraising target and strengthening supporter relationships.
You will manage an existing portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities to grow income and engagement.
What you will be doing
- Building and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, donors and members
- Developing new sponsorship and individual giving opportunities
- Leading on legacy giving activity, supporting supporters with care and sensitivity
- Creating and delivering engaging campaigns, communications and events
- Researching and approaching new fundraising prospects and partnerships
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting to support effective stewardship
- Contributing to a long-term income growth and legacy strategy
- Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement or income generation
- Excellent communication skills with a warm and empathetic approach
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Experience managing and developing stakeholder relationships
- Ability to work proactively and independently, managing your own workload
- Confidence in working to targets and objectives
- Experience using CRM systems such as Beacon or similar
- A strong personal commitment to animal welfare or mission-driven work
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, pro rata
- £200 annual CPD allowance
- Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses
This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation at a defining moment in its journey. Your work will directly support the delivery of life-changing outcomes and help build a sustainable future for animals in need.
If you are motivated by meaningful impact and want to play a key role in a growing organisation, this could be the opportunity for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Thank you!
International Direct Marketing Creative Coordinator
Role Summary:
To work with the International Direct Marketing Manager to implement direct mail programmes that target existing and prospective donors across different PETA entities. This role is pivotal in driving innovation through data analysis, multi-channel integration, and creativity to enhance campaign development and fundraising income.
Position objective:
- To coordinate and deliver high-performing direct marketing campaigns across international markets, driving donor engagement and income growth
- To use data, testing, and creative thinking to continuously optimise campaigns and strengthen PETA’s fundraising programme
Term of employment:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)
Location:
Remote in mainland UK
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000
Reports To:
International Direct Marketing Manager
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary team member for managing and developing a comprehensive lapsed donor programme across PETA and other PETA entities
- Coordinate the direct marketing appeal delivery and selected appeals, including research, briefing, data selection, supplier liaison, and proofreading by using AI-supported tools
- Build and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring all suppliers and colleagues are informed of timelines and deadlines
- Collaborate with print suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and share creative ideas early in the briefing process
- Liaise with the online team to strategically support mail appeals through coordinated email and social media campaigns
- Process invoices in line with agreed budgets and produce appeal cost reports
- Coordinate file storage and archival
- Analyse appeal data and response rates to generate insights and propose innovative, data-driven appeal ideas
- Development of non-specific appeal ideas, exploring opportunities in channels like the Vegan City Guides and our various Newsletters
- Support the production of performance reports to aid in strategic decision-making
- Develop and manage the welcome programme, with a strategic focus on improving long-term donor retention
- Proactively explore ways to use AI tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and speed in campaign delivery
- Build and maintain a comprehensive library of other charities' fundraising work across all channels
- Maintain campaign logs, departmental archives, and mailing samples
- Manage document storage and stock control
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Proficiency in using a CRM systems (experience with Raiser’s Edge is highly desirable)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyse response rates, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proofreading and briefing stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
- A creative and innovative mindset with a passion for testing new ideas and strategies across different channels
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work with minimal supervision, and build effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
- Ability and willingness to work with AI tools, including ability to review, refine, and appropriately apply AI-generated outputs
- Willingness and ability to work on weekends occasionally to meet campaign deadlines
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.