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Trusts & Grants Officer

Salary:£31817 per annum

Location:Midlands Wide, Hybrid Working (2

Benefits:25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to: Trusts, Grants & Foundations Fundraising Manager

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website.

The Role

The Trusts & Grants Officer is responsible for delivering income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders through proactive prospect research, high quality applications, relationship management and timely reporting, contributing directly to FareShare Midlands’ income targets and growth plans.

Trusts & Grants Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of trust, foundation and grant funders
• Writing applications and reports
• Budget management for restricted funds
• Working with FSM and FSUK colleagues on bids
• Build strong relationships with programme officers, grant managers, funding panels.
• Managing restricted funding compliance
• Coordinating evaluation and evidence collection for funder reports
• Monitoring funder requirements and deadlines

Pipeline Development & Prospect Research

• Identify a pipeline of new opportunities in trusts, grants, foundations and corporate to secure new income for FareShare Midlands
• Maintain a rolling 12 to 18 month pipeline
• Regular prospect research using databases (e.g. funds online, the charity commission website, idox etc)
• Prioritising opportunities by value, likelihood and strategic fit
• Assisting on project development working with colleagues to build in the needs and preferences of funders to ensure projects can attract support

Funder Stewardship & Reporting

• Professional stewardship of trusts and foundations funders
• Managing funder communications in line with grant agreements
• Working with the stewardship officer and comms team to identify and develop impact stories and relevant data.

Communication

• Writing funder-facing materials
• Ensuring clarity, evidence and compliance in all submissions
• Coordinating case studies and impact data for bids

Compliance, Monitoring & Administration

 Application tracker ownership

• Reporting calendar management
• Income forecasting for trusts & grants
• Document management for funder requirements

You will be successful in this role by:

• Consistently securing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders in line with agreed targets
• Maintaining a strong, well-researched pipeline of trust and grant opportunities
• Submitting high-quality funding applications and reports to deadline
• Achieving a healthy success rate across applications through strong prospecting and proposal quality
• Ensuring full compliance with restricted funding requirements
• Building positive, professional relationships with funding partners
• Providing accurate income forecasting and pipeline reporting
• Bringing creativity and passion in communicating FSM’s central mission to inspire funders to support us.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of restricted funding
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and written skills
• Confidence working with budgets and impact data
• Experience of supporting or developing fundraising partnerships and maximising fundraising opportunities
• Experience of securing gifts from trusts, grants and foundations
• Experience in writing compelling funding applications and impact reporting
• Experience in prospecting for new business and stewarding donors face to face
• Willingness to work flexibly including events and occasional weekends.
• To subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands
• Full clean driving license and have access to a vehicle so that travel between depots or to stakeholder meetings is possible (all travel costs reimbursed)

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Knowledge of trust, grant and foundation fundraising, particularly around restricted funding
• Excellent communication skills, good persuading skills and good writing skills
• Excellent numeracy skills and use of Excel
• Good relationship building skills, both inside and outside an organisation
• Ability to work to meet objectives and deadlines
• Ability and experience of working well in a team

Values and behaviours 

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th June 2026. 

You’ll be expected to run our eBay shop, improve performance, support other fundraising events, and help drive general fundraising activities. If you like variety and want to make a real impact, this role offers genuine scope to grow.

Key Responsibilities

1. eCommerce & Online Sales

• Own and manage the day-to-day running of our eBay shop, including listings, sales, returns, customer messaging, and performance tracking
• Create, optimise, and maintain high-quality listings across eBay and other online sales channels
• Produce clear, accurate product descriptions and strong visual content
• Maintain an organised library of listing content and assets
• Work with the team internally to ensure accurate pricing based on product specifications
• Continuously improve listings, pricing, and conversion rates to drive revenue growth
• Monitor performance, identify trends, introduce new online sales platforms to implement improvements to support growth

2. Events, Pop-Ups & Fundraising Support

• Support planning and delivery of pop-up shops and fundraising events
• Assist with setup, merchandising, and customer engagement
• Help maximise sales and donations during events
• Contribute to fundraising campaigns and applications

3. Revenue Growth & Partnerships (Reframed)

• Promote and generate sales for framing services through Reframed
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with customers and donors
• Support growth of income across both the charity and its commercial activities

4. Customer Experience & Operations

• Provide timely, professional responses to customer enquiries
• Resolve issues relating to orders, returns, and products
• Maintain strong customer satisfaction and feedback ratings
• Ensure compliance with marketplace policies and charity standards

5. Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track sales and fundraising performance against targets
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, revenue, and processes
• Proactively suggest and implement new ideas to grow income
• Take ownership of improving overall shop and sales performance

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Commercially aware with proven experience managing eBay or similar eCommerce platforms
• Ability to independently run and improve online sales channels
• Strong understanding of listings, pricing, and conversion optimisation
• Excellent written communication skills (for listings and customer interaction)
• Self motivated and organised
• Positive team player, adaptable and hands on approach
• Motivated by social impact, sustainability, and community work
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Desirable

• Experience in a charity, fundraising, or social enterprise environment
• Knowledge of refurbished technology or resale markets

Salary: £35,553–£39,481 pro rata
Location: Home-based (with occasional meetings in Coventry)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, part-time 20-40% FTE (1–2 days per week equivalent)

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to grow this vital area of income. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our trusts and foundations strategy at a key point in our organisational development, helping to diversify income and support innovative, impactful programmes.

You will lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities, building strong donor relationships, and writing compelling proposals and reports. You’ll also represent Cord externally and work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support.

About You

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or philanthropic donors, alongside excellent writing and communication skills. You will be confident building relationships and proactively developing opportunities, with a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape.

You’ll be an excellent communicator and able to translate complex programmes into persuasive funding cases, and comfortable building relationships through networking and outreach.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

To apply please send us your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements outlined in the job description.

This is a home-based role, with some occasional travel to Coventry required for meetings. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Project & Finance Officer

Location: London (Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

About the Changing Markets Foundation

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We work to expose unsustainable corporate practices and drive systemic change across sectors, helping to shift markets towards more sustainable models. Through research, advocacy, communications and coalition-building, we work with partners around the world to influence businesses, policymakers and consumers.

We are a small, dynamic and mission-driven team, committed to creating meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative organisation working at the forefront of sustainability campaigning and market transformation.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Project & Finance Officer to support the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation across finance, project coordination, fundraising administration and office operations.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities in a small, fast-paced NGO environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting financial processes, grants administration, campaign delivery and organisational coordination, ensuring strong internal systems and effective operational support across the team.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Administration

• Process staff expenses, credit card reconciliations and invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support payment processing, including setting up bank payments as part of internal dual-control financial procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting internal financial controls.
• Support during the audit by collating documentation, schedules and supporting information.
• Draft service agreements and support contract administration, including maintaining organised records and tracking approvals.
• Support organisational governance, including preparation for Board meetings, drafting agendas, compiling papers and taking minutes.
• Assist with general financial and administrative processes to support the smooth running of the organisation.

Fundraising & Grants Administration

• Set up, maintain and monitor a fundraising and grants calendar, including proposal deadlines, grant start and end dates, as well as financial and narrative reporting deadlines.
• Support donor communications, including individual giving administration and correspondence.
• Track grant and subgrant agreements, monitor signature status, and ensure fully executed agreements are appropriately stored and accessible.
• Support correspondence and administration relating to US foundations and other funders.
• Maintain accurate grant records and filing systems to ensure compliance and effective reporting.

Project & Campaign Support

• Support the delivery of the organisation’s campaigns and advocacy projects, primarily on methane, including coordination across workstreams and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters and other communications materials.
• Manage correspondence with companies, policymakers, partners and other external stakeholders.
• Support campaign launches, including coordination of logistics, report production and visual materials.
• Help organise events, workshops and webinars, including technical and logistical support.
• Support partnership working on joint campaigns and advocacy activities, including administration of subgrants and partner coordination.

Office Operations

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the London office.
• Organise internal meetings, staff activities and office logistics.
• Liaise with building management and service providers as required.
• Coordinate office procurement, supplies and mailings.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 2–4 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally within an NGO, charity, public interest or mission-driven organisation.
• Experience supporting financial administration, including invoices, expenses, payment processing or financial record-keeping.
• Experience of project coordination, grants administration or organisational operations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, including Excel/Google Workspace, and confidence working with databases and online systems.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

Desirable

• Experience working in an NGO, campaigning or sustainability-focused organisation.
• Familiarity with grants cycle, donor reporting or fundraising administration.
• Experience supporting events, webinars or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of board administration or governance support.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental issues or public-interest advocacy.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact sustainability and advocacy work.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a small, international team.
• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days per week in our London office).
• 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contributions of 4% of eligible salary
• Annual personal Health & Wellbeing budget (after probation)
• Private health and life insurance benefits reimbursement (after probation)
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities and experiences.

Tusk is looking for a creative and passionate Communications Officer to support our mission accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation.

The role will provide support to Tusk’s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk’s digital communications, especially social media platforms, e-shots, and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk’s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa.

We need an adaptable and driven individual with experience in content creation and managing social media channels for an organisation, as well as supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Communications

• Implement Tusk’s social media strategy in line with Tusk’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk’s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice
• Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk’s social media platforms, including videos, images and text
• Support the day-to-day management of the organisation’s social media channels, including scheduling, backend platform administration, boosting posts and paid social advertising.
• Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth
• Develop promotional films on Tusk’s work
• Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs
• Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk’s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success
• Create or commission digital content as needed
• Collate digital assets and toolkits for sharing with project and corporate partners as required

Communications Strategy

• Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk’s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required.
• Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends.
• Support the Head of Communications with setting digital channel KPIs as well as compiling social media, e-shot and campaign reports.
• Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand’s authority.
• Share with the team weekly news updates from project partners and the wider conservation sector

Reports to: Head of Communications

Location: Tusk Office, Tisbury, Wiltshire (with the possibility of some working from home).

Working Hours: Candidates must be able to work five days a week (Mon-Fri). Tusk’s working day is 8 hours long with 1 hour for lunch. Core working hours are 10:00 to 15:30. The other 2.5 hours will be allocated between the start and end of the day.

Salary: in the region of £30,000 - £32,000 according to experience.

Holiday: 25 days per annum (in addition the office is closed for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year)

Other benefits: Tusk provides access to a stakeholder pension scheme, private medical healthcare and death in service cover

How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 12th June. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.