Grants manager jobs in Cambridge, cambridgeshire

Bowel Research UK is looking for a permanent Research and Grants Manager to coordinate and evaluate the management of the charity’s research activities. This role covers all aspects of pre- and post-award research management, impact reporting, grant finance management and governance, co-ordination of the Charity’s scientific committees and shaping external scientific communications to supporters and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will foster and maintain strong relationships with researchers, serving as the primary point of contact for engaging with the research community. 

Bowel Research UK are bringing this permanent role following time spent with an interim postholder in position to create a solid foundation and understanding of what the role needs.

This is an opportunity to work with the UK’s leading specialist bowel cancer and bowel disease research charity. Bowel Research UK believe that a cure for bowel cancer and effective treatments to mitigate, or entirely eradicate, other bowel diseases is possible – but only if vital research is funded and investment made into the scientific and medical communities today, to see the benefits tomorrow. 

Bowel Research UK are a flexible employer, for this post they are looking for someone to be comfortable with joining the team in the London office once a month. If the post holder would prefer to work more regularly from an office base, the charity has office space at Royal College of Surgeons in central London. Most team members work from here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

For further information and to apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack to arrange a conversation about your suitability for the role and next steps.

Closing date: midnight Wednesday 22nd July

The selection process will involve a two-stage interview process.

Transform Lives Through Fundraising
 
Lead trusts and grants fundraising efforts to make a tangible difference by directly funding life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people. 
 
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
 
The Role
Position: Trusts and Grants manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Homebased  Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire to support bespoke donor site visits and quarterly fundraising meetings and some travel to high value giving events.   
You will implement Canine Partners’ trusts strategy with the aim of developing relationships to expand the funding base of trusts and grant givers, and increase overall giving. You'll be responsible for the strategic planning, operational management and delivery of trusts and grant funding to achieve significant and sustainable income, ensuring strong engagement with Canine Partners.
 
What You'll Be Doing

• Create and implement the trust strategy, and set income and expenditure targets in conjunction with the High Value Giving Manager and Head of Fundraising 
• Identify, secure and lead the development and management of a range of significant high value relationships with trusts and grant givers.
• Inspire existing and prospective supporters to engage with and support Canine Partners’ work, through proactive and extensive networking.
• Ensure all trust supporters receive exemplary stewardship and supporter care that meets and exceeds their expectations. 
• Be responsible for developing internal and external relationships, and represent Canine Partners at the highest levels to develop engagement and interest. 
• Engage specialist and/or senior level internal support where necessary, to gather information and prepare high level propositions to potential funders. 

 
About You

• Strong experience in trust and foundation fundraising, proven track record in securing five and six figure gifts
• Proven experience in managing relationships with external supporters
• Significant experience in developing funding proposals and innovative cases for support
• Accomplished communicator able to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to construct written reports and manage and analyse data on CRM systems

 
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
 
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
 
Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
 
Closing date: 26th July 2026
 
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
 
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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We fund research, campaign for improved care, and provide vital support and information to people living with the condition and those who care about them.

We are looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Grants Manager to help grow our income from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other grant-making organisations. This is an important role in our Fundraising team, helping to secure the funding we need to expand support services, accelerate research, influence policy and improve care.

You will manage a portfolio of prospects and funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, build strong relationships, and work closely with colleagues across APF to gather evidence, budgets, impact data and lived experience stories.

We are looking for someone with experience of developing successful funding applications, excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will be proactive, collaborative and motivated by improving the lives of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter via Charity Job, maximum two pages, by 26th July 2026.