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A great opportunity to join our Sussex focussed charity as we embark upon a new 4 year strategy.
This is a senior, high-impact post. You will lead on business development and income generation — writing bids, building partnerships and developing strategy — working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
A key part of the role is dedicated to securing funding for our Lost Woods Project, a multi-agency community development initiative running until November 2027.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and driving an organisational Business Development Strategy
- Writing and submitting high-quality grant applications and competitive tender bids (including £150k+ bids)
- Maintaining a strong pipeline of funding and contract opportunities
- Building and sustaining strategic partnerships across the public, voluntary and private sectors
- Leading on AirS communications, marketing and profile-raising
- Supporting smooth handover of awarded contracts into delivery
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven track record of securing grant funding and winning contracts, including large bids of £150,000+
- Experience of collaborative bidding and partnership development
- Management experience in a similar organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of CRM systems
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Knowledge of the national and local funding landscape and public sector commissioning
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in Sussex
- Experience of Social Value and Theory of Change impact evaluation
- Formal fundraising or project management qualification
- Knowledge of community asset development, rural housing or nature-based solutions
Personal attributes: You are self-motivated, highly organised, calm under pressure, and a genuine completer-finisher. You can write compelling bids, build trusted relationships, and present confidently to a range of audiences.
Accountable to: Head of Finance and Operations Staff responsibilities: None initially (line management potential)
Salary: £45,000 (pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered at 28 hours) Contract: Permanent Location: Lewes, Sussex — hybrid working.
AirS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To increase the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their constituents.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Walk alongside people rebuilding their lives
Hope into Action is a national Christian charity that enables local churches to house people experiencing homelessness.
We are launching a new Hope into Action project in Milton Keynes, and are looking for a Church & Tenant Empowerment Worker to support tenants and church volunteers as the project begins.
This role focuses on relationship, encouragement, and practical support as people rebuild stability and independence.
About the role
At launch the project will involve one house with up to three tenants, supported by church volunteers and the Hope into Action network.
As Church & Tenant Empowerment Worker you will:
- Walk alongside tenants as they settle into their new home
- Support them in developing independence and life skills
- Help them access relevant services and appointments
- Encourage positive relationships within the house
- Support church volunteers who build friendships with tenants
- Maintain simple casework records and communication with the team
You will be supported by:
- a Location Lead
- Hope into Action UK systems and advisors
- trained church volunteers
- partner agencies
This means the role focuses primarily on people and relationships, rather than large caseloads or complex housing management.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is motivated by their Christian faith
- Has compassion for people facing difficult life circumstances
- Builds trust easily and listens well
- Is organised and able to maintain clear boundaries
- Enjoys working collaboratively with volunteers and churches
Experience working with vulnerable adults, homelessness services, or community work would be helpful, but the most important qualities are empathy, resilience, and relational skills.
A role that can grow
As the Milton Keynes project grows and additional houses are opened, hours and responsibilities are expected to increase in line with the number of tenants supported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.