Grant management jobs

The purpose of the role is to deliver significant, sustainable income growth from major donors and Trusts & Grants by building a robust high-value pipelines, embedding structured moves management and securing transformational philanthropic support aligned to organisation strategic priorities.

The Philanthropy Lead will build and deliver a high-performing high-value fundraising programme, focused on pipeline development, strategic relationship progression and long-term supporter value. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a confident fundraiser who can identify, qualify, cultivate and close gifts and funding propositions.

Working closely with senior leaders, prospect research, trustees and a dedicated philanthropy subgroup, the role will unlock networks, develop compelling propositions and create meaningful engagement opportunities that inspire transformational support for hospice care.

This post plays a critical role in strengthening the hospice’s financial sustainability and enabling outstanding care for patients and families across the local community.

When applying please ensure the criteria questions below to be covered on a cover note with applications.

• Please briefly describe your direct experience of securing five-six figure philanthropic gifts from major donors, trusts, or high net worth individuals?

• This role requires someone who can independently manage a live pipeline, build senior stakeholder relationships, and confidently make funding asks within the first few months please explain why you feel ready to do this?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of an Operations and Grants Officer.

The organisation is a leading nonprofit consultancy that helps mission‑driven organisations scale their social and environmental impact. Working globally, they partner with charities, social enterprises and funders to design and implement effective strategies that enable proven solutions to grow sustainably and reach many more people. Through consultancy, training and structured programmes, our client supports organisations to strengthen their models, build the systems and capabilities needed for scale, and create long‑lasting change.

This role is available on a permanent and full-time basis. The salary is £32,000 per annum. This is a hybrid role where you will attend the Southwark office in London two days a week.

As the Operations and Grants Officer, you report to the Director of Finance and Operations and provide administrative support across the organisation. You will schedule meetings, manage calendars, coordinate travel, maintain software subscriptions, and support the Board of Trustees and Leadership Team. You will help plan and deliver key events, while working with external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery within budget. You will support with recruitment and onboarding processes. You will also manage key project documentation, maintain accurate filing, and update data using Salesforce CRM.

You will also support with grants administration, including gathering and checking due‑diligence materials, preparing approval packs, tracking deadlines, maintaining grant documentation, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes.

To be successful within this role, you will be a proactive individual, with strong organisational and time management abilities. You will have experience in managing administrative processes. You will have experience managing calendars, inboxes and scheduling. You will have proficiency in coordinating events and logistics. You will have excellent attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and managing workflows. You will have confidence using digital tools and systems and a willingness to learn new systems quickly. You will be a strong communicator who has experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders.

Experience working in the charity sector and/or in grant-making administration is desirable but not essential. Other desirable experience includes: familiarity with office management processes and procedures, experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system, and experience in supporting the design and implementation of new processes and procedures.
 
To apply, please submit:

• Your CV, outlining your relevant experience and skills.
• A separate document responding to the three application questions below. Please answer each question clearly and concisely, using specific examples from your experience.

Application questions:

1. Tell us about a time when you were responsible for coordinating a significant event or meeting. Describe what the situation was, what steps you took to manage the process, and anything you would do differently next time. Think about how you managed any competing priorities or logistical complications.
2. Tell us about a period when you were simultaneously managing administrative responsibilities across several different projects or teams. How did you prioritise, and can you give a specific example of a moment when you had to make a difficult call about what to focus on?
3. Give an example of a time you managed a process involving important information that required input from multiple people. How did you track progress, ensure nothing fell through the cracks and approach communication with stakeholders?

Please note, it is a 250 word limit per answer.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.

About us

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.

This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.

What you’ll be doing

· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy

· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity

· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects

· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters

· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)

· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact

· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.

You will bring:

· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)

· A track record of building effective external relationships

· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.

Why join us?

Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth

Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction

Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team

See the direct impact of your work on children and families

Flexible working arrangements

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

This is a new role, working remotely from the UK and reporting to the Directors to handle the increased financial and logistics workflow of the organisation as we embark on a new 18-month EU-funded grant. In this respect, the role involves day to day operational and financial administration but is also an opportunity for a flexible and pro-active person to support the organisation’s development and expand its capabilities, and also to engage with project partners and learn more about our work. While this is a fixed term contract, the role may be extended (subject to funding) and evolve to meet changing needs. As a small team, we are open to flexible working. 

Grant management:

• Financial administration: ensure accurate records and supporting documentation is kept for all financial transactions, including regular entry of data into the relevant financial and budget management systems.
• Manage sub-grants to partners and consultants as allowed for within project budgets, ensuring timely receipt and processing of financial reports, and checking accuracy of invoices, timesheets, receipts and all supporting documentation, contracts, etc. in line with donor requirements.
• Budget monitoring and tracking: Preparing monthly forecasts and expenditure updates, to enable timely and efficient expenditure of project funds in accordance with the deliverables and budgets in grant contracts.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for donors ensuring accuracy, accountability and alignment with donor contract requirements and Indie Peace policies.

Logistics support: Supporting the organisation and financial administration of Indie Peace project initiatives. Includes:

• Remote support in organising events, meetings and project activities in the regions where Indie Peace works, e.g. arranging meeting/conference venues within budget limitations, organising transport/accommodation bookings, ensuring documentation is in place (e.g. financial documentation, participant lists, etc.).
• Support Indie Peace Directors’ activities while travelling on business, as required, including supporting logistics, preparing expense reports with supporting receipts, maintaining timesheets, etc.

Other:

• Entry of financial transactions into accounting software, ensuring all financial records are recorded and all payments reconciled in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly expense and financial reports, maintaining and updating cash flow forecast.
• General administrative support as agreed.

Line-management and relationships: While the position works with both Directors of the organisation, day to day line management and supervision is provided by the Director responsible for operations. Other people the post will need to liaise or maintain communication with on a regular basis include: in-country partners, consultants, and donor representatives. While this is a remote role, we would require occasional in-person meetings, usually in London which is where Indie Peace is based. 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years of proven experience in UK-based international non-profit organisation, involving financial management of EU grants.

Related Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience of EU grants and financial management.
• Experience in reporting and accounting in the not-for-profit sector, including donor reporting.
• Experience with budget monitoring and oversight.
• Experience of a range of finance functions (bookkeeping, reporting, audit, etc.).
• Experience of systems management (financial or otherwise)
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, especially Word and Excel, is required.
• Experience using accounting software, such as Xero.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Strong written and oral skills in English. Russian is a strong advantage.

Contract hours and time-frame: 15 months (July 2026 – September 2027) fixed term contract.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR 
 
£36,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Mill Hill, London NW7 – Largely office based with potential for some flexibility
Full Time (37.5 hours per week) | Permanent

The Laing Family Trusts are a group of four grant-making trusts which provide funding for a wide range of charities engaged in promoting Christian faith and values and in the relief of poverty both in the UK and overseas.
 
The Trusts are going through an exciting time of transition, with changes in our staff team, new Trustees, a planned move to a new database which will facilitate the introduction of online processes, and the launch of exciting new funding programmes – Constructive Pioneers, encouraging science and engineering innovation in the built environment, and a place-based programme on the Isle of Wight-, all contributing to the organisation’s growth as we prepare for the future. The Grants Administrator role will be a crucial support to these developments. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain administrative experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector in a small but busy and friendly environment, learning how grant-makers work to support charities helping those in need.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in the grant-making process as the first point of contact for a wide range of people communicating with the Trusts and will be responsible for looking after the database which supports this process. Initiative, flexibility and the confidence to work independently are essential for this role. Could this be you?

If you have excellent administrative skills, a highly organised approach to work and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people, then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Closing date for applications*: 23:59 on Wednesday 10th June 2026
Anticipated interview date(s): First two weeks of July 2026
Anticipated interview location: Mill Hill, London

Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Laing Family Trusts. The successful appointment will be dependent on the collection of satisfactory references, as well as successful DBS and right to work checks. 

* We reserve the right to adjust or close the application deadline earlier than stated, depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
 
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Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.  

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.

The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.

This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.

Application notes

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. Please note, the timeline for this role has been updated to align with the recruitment of the Fundraising Manager - Trusts, which is the line manager for this post. 

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment using the details within the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact the THINK Recruitment team for support.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18th June 2026

WFD’s exciting plans for growth include diversifying our donor funding and delivering our new business development strategy.

As our new Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in expanding our funding portfolio, unlocking new strategic partnerships, and scaling high-impact programmes across more than 50 countries.

Working closely with the Head of Business Development and Funding Partnerships, this role will

Strategy - Actively engage in donor analysis; identifying emerging donor trends and contribute to the diversification of donor funding and the execution of our new business development strategy.

​Systems -​ Review and design effective business development systems and operating procedures.

​Proposals - Lead funding opportunities with institutional donors (FCDO, ISF, EC and other bilateral European donors) including trusts and foundations when renewing or expanding WFD’s non-regional portfolio.

We are looking for the following

• Track record of engaging with, developing and delivering business development strategies.
• At least 4 years’ experience managing end-to-end bid processes.
• Experience writing convincing bids for both grants and commercial contracts.
• Evidence of winning institutional funding.
• Strong understanding of donor landscapes.
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams.
• Strong proposal writing and budgeting skills.
• Proficient in business development systems and operations procedures including designing and implementing.
• Experience in consortium development and strong negotiation skills.
• Strategic and commercially aware.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• A confident communicator and collaborator
• Self-motivated and proactive.

​Apply by 25th May 2026. Upload your CV and Cover Letter directly to our website.

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Finance Administrator – Job Description

Reports to: Treasurer
Direct reports: N/A
Location: Hybrid with at least one day a week at the Power Up North London office
Contract: Part time (15 hours a week)
Salary: £12,000 per annum (pro-rata, based on 15 hours a week)

Role Purpose

Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We are driven by a belief that communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a zero-carbon future.

The Finance Administrator is responsible for financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. This role will deliver accurate financial and management reporting, budget tracking and oversight of finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments, and associated controls.

Working closely with the Board and external finance partners, the postholder will provide the financial insight and control needed to support decision-making, maintain funder confidence, and enable sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

Financial Management and Governance

· Maintain oversight of Power Up North London ’s financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial processes

· Prepare monthly management accounts for internal review and Board reporting

· Support preparation and management of the annual budget

· Track income and expenditure against the approved budget, identifying and explaining variances

· Tracking of grant and project income and expenditures against budget

Billing and Revenue Assurance

· Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management

· Identify and flag billing discrepancies for sites

· Support investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection

Cashflow and Treasury Management

· Manage cashflow and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts

· Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements

· Monitor invoicing timeliness and payments disbursements to support effective cashflow management 

Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling

· Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track financial performance of solar sites and projects against forecasts

· Support analysis of income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities

· Assist in pricing of electricity for new sites and checking financial assumptions and modelling

External Finance Coordination

· Work effectively with Share energy (Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider)

· Liaise on accounting, reporting, and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution

· Monitor fulfilment of service level agreements  

Financial Controls

· Ensure adherence with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls

· Implement controls relevant to payments in / out, grants management and bank reconciliations

Shareholder Register Maintenance  

· Maintain internal record of shareholder capital outstanding and member capital and interest payments due

· Update shareholder register for shareholder actions, redemptions, and new issuances

For more information on the Person Specification, please see the job description attached

We are recruiting for three Funding Officers, one permanent and two 12-month fixed term contract roles to join our Funding team in Wales.

Please put in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for.

You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices.

As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.

You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You’ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.

You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.

​Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) – Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share.

We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm. To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. 

​How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers.
   
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales.
   
• Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed.
   
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of great customer service.
   
• Knowledge of the wider funding context.
   
• Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation.
   
• Confident in presenting to external audiences.

​Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation to recruit three Programme Assistants to join their Programme Teams. These roles sit at the heart of the organisation, providing high quality administrative and coordination support that enables colleagues to focus on meaningful, impact driven work.

This role plays a vital part in creating the conditions for good collaboration, inclusive ways of working, and well run decision making. It combines strong organisational skills with relationship centred working, care, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the Foundation’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative and coordination support to Programme Teams, helping ensure effective day-to-day operations

• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, and documentation for Programme colleagues.

• Coordinate meetings, panels, webinars, and events, including agenda preparation, papers, note taking, and follow up actions

• Support grants and governance processes, including maintaining accurate data on the grants management system

• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from applicants and external partners, providing clear and timely responses

• Support basic budget tracking and financial administration in line with internal controls

• Maintain shared resources, guidance documents, contact records, and knowledge banks to ensure information is accurate and accessible

• Work collaboratively across teams to support inclusive, well run ways of working that reflect organisational values

Person Specification

• Experience in an administrative or team support role within a busy office or organisational environment

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with data and records

• Confidence using standard office IT systems and databases

• A calm, professional, and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Empathy and alignment with the Henry Smith Foundation’s values, including a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

What’s on Offer
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London, 2 Days Per Week in Kings Cross Office

Interviews: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June 2026

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.

Advocacy Manager - International Finance

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Advocacy Manager - International Finance 

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit an Advocacy Manager- International Finance to join their team in Brussels, Johannesburg, London or Nairobi. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

A key area of our work is unlocking more international finance for air quality action. We are seeking a dynamic advocacy manager with expertise in international finance who can drive Clean Air Fund’s growing work in this area.

In this role, you will lead and deliver high‑impact advocacy work, managing key outputs, including CAF’s flagship State of Global Air Quality Funding report, as well partnerships, grants, and projects that support CAF’s goals. You’ll have the opportunity to advise colleagues across the organisation on finance and be comfortable convening others to help come up with solutions. You will bring experience in engaging with major development finance actors and supporting senior leadership in their external engagement.

You’ll have the opportunity to take an entrepreneurial approach to the role, spotting opportunities to grow this work and travel internationally to key financing meetings. You’ll be a joining a friendly, and small but mighty advocacy team, within a collaborative, dynamic and growing organisation.

You don’t need to be an air pollution or philanthropy expert – if you are motivated by impact, comfortable working at pace, and want your work to help millions of people breathe cleaner air, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of development finance
• Experience engaging with MDBs and bi-lateral donors on development finance, leading to increased finance for areas such as health, climate, or air quality 
• Development of policy positions 
• Managing production of high profile policy products, including writing and editing policy reports
• Managing report launch events, side-events and webinars at global fora
• Engagement with external stakeholders, including both political targets and civil society 
• Political analysis, including stakeholder and influence mapping
• Supporting the development of advocacy strategies 
• Strong project management of events, strategy delivery and product creation across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to represent the Clean Air Fund in external forums and with external stakeholders
• Writing and delivering briefings and talking points for senior internal stakeholders
• Policy development and writing
• Ability to create trust with staff and diverse stakeholders, to build strong interpersonal relationships and to show success in building effective partnerships and networks. 
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a fast-paced workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent project and task management and people development skills.
• Ability to work with senior internal and external stakeholders, providing concise briefings and building trusted relationships 

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – Sunday 24th May
• Salary – in Belgium EUR 71,250, in South Africa ZAR 1,250,000, in Kenya KES  6,125,000, in UK GBP 63,500. 
• Type of employment - Full-time

At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

The Trusts & Grants Officer will help nature recover by securing vital funding for BBOWT’s projects, turning great ideas into fundable, impactful work.

Trusts & Grants Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Salary: £27,500 - £28,783 per annum FTE (£16,500 - £17,270 per annum, actual for 21 hours per week)
Based: Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9LU. Hybrid working is available

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

The Trusts & Grants Officer will work within the Trusts & Grants team both to secure grant income and to maintain records.

You’ll be part of a friendly, passionate team that works closely across the charity to bring brilliant conservation projects to life!

What you’ll be doing

• Securing vital grant income by researching prospects and writing high‑quality funding applications
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with charitable Trusts
• Managing accurate records and reporting, ensuring trackers and CRM data are always up to date
• Working with colleagues across the Trust to shape fundable projects and support organisation‑wide bids

What we’re looking for

• Someone who can write compelling, persuasive cases for support
• A confident relationship‑builder who can develop and manage funder partnerships
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines
• A collaborative team player with solid IT skills, including CRM use

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 1st June 2026. 
Interviews will take place Wednesday 10th June 2026 via MS Teams.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.

No agencies please.

Job Title:  Development Manager

Location:  London

Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Development Manager will be a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with strong technical skills in grant and funding solicitation, management and stewardship across Crisis Action’s current donor targets including major foundations, governments, and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWI). They will serve as the anchor of a newly configured fundraising team designed to support Crisis Action to nurture its existing donors and secure the next generation of support for its ground-breaking work.

This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in our outreach, proposals, reporting and communication to drive resource mobilisation that is essential for the organisation’s financial sustainability at a time when our distinct model and way of working is needed more than ever.

Principal responsibilities

Donor engagement and communications 

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day engagement with current and prospective foundation, government and individual donors by members of the Crisis Action team
• Represent the organisation vis-à-vis donor representatives 
• Support HNWI donor benefits structure and cultivation plans
• Prepare compelling and timely donor reports, donor updates, letters of receipt and other outreach materials in collaboration with finance and campaign teams.

Grant management and oversight 

• Ensuring timely and skilled drafting, consultation and sign off of high-quality grant proposals 
• Timely acknowledgement of all contributions and compliance with donor requirements
• Preparation of high-quality proposal budgets and financial reports for donors in compliance with grant specifications and deadlines, in close cooperation with the Finance Team
• Review all grant agreements and monitor/ensure the organization's adherence to its contractual commitments. 

Strategic vision and guidance: 

• Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer on short- and long-term fundraising strategies and broader resource mobilisation initiatives to ensure our fundraising strategy and its implementation helps achieve organisational goals
• Set fundraising targets and produce periodic funding forecasts in consultation with members of the team.

Research and intelligence: 

• Carry out donor research and provide strategic insights and donor related updates and background information to relevant colleagues.
• Monitor and ensure a solid pipeline of donor prospects

Team coordination and collaboration 

• Ensure that there is a clear workplan that anticipates what has to happen when to guide team resource allocation and workload management
• Ensure effective and efficient processes of gathering and sharing information across the team to support timely donor engagement and stewardship with clear protocols on the cadence of team calls and written updates 
• Support colleagues to adhere to agreed fundraising roles and responsibilities 

Communications 

• Ensuring effective and timely communications to donors, Crisis Action’s board and team 
• In collaboration with the CEO, ensure timely and regular flow of information to the team on fundraising progress
• Timely production of high-quality fundraising updates for our Board 

Data and Systems Management 

• Sustain, manage and where possible further develop the relevant administrative infrastructure, including grant tracking and reporting systems, Salesforce contact database, events calendars, contact lists, donor profiles, website and annual report donor acknowledgement lists and meeting minutes 

Job Specifications 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development within the non-profit or international advocacy sector
• A proven track record of engaging with foundations and government officials to secure and manage grants
• Demonstrated ability to forge new donor partnerships, and a track record of bringing in new revenue
• Strong understanding of government and foundation funding landscapes with at least some familiarity with differences between them and the stewardship of major gifts from individual giving 
• Experience in drafting compelling fundraising proposals, reports and donor updates for a variety of donors – foundations, governments and individuals 
• Strong all-round communication and storytelling skills
• Experience producing a range of communications materials for different audiences
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable fundraising plans
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant management tools
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures with colleagues dispersed across the world
• Financial literacy and a proven ability to understand and construct budgets
• Collaborative and empathetic approach to team and donor engagement 
• Enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a systematic approach to maintaining donor tracking systems
• Fluency in oral and written English 
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability/willingness to travel to staff retreats and for donor visits. 
• Legal right to work in the UK

Desirable skills and experience

• Proficiency in additional languages
• Established donor networks
• Experience managing major gifts and cultivating individual donor relations
• Knowledge of conflict, human rights, or social justice issues

Key Relationships

• Senior Management Team, Development Team, Finance Team, Campaign Leads, Office Directors

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Benefits 

Salary: We have set bands for the salary range for all positions at Crisis Action. The baseline of our salary range for this position is £40K per annum. 

Benefits: 25 annual leave days (30 days after 3 years). Up to 6% contribution to pension. 3-month long service leave after 6 years and one-month sabbatical leave in year 10. CA additionally offers an annual inflationary increase, and 2% salary increase in year 2, 4 and 8 subject to availability of funds. 

DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Statement

Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit. 

We are recruiting for a permanent Funding Officer to join our Funding team in Wales.

The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this role.

You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices.

As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.

You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You’ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.

You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.

Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) – Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share.

We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm. To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. 

​How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers.
   
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales.
   
• Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed.
   
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels.
   
• The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently (spoken and written).

​Desirable criteria

• Understanding of great customer service and being confident in presenting to external audiences.
   
• Knowledge of the wider funding context.
   
• Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation.

​Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)