Grants officer jobs

Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator, skilled in creating compelling narratives and telling moving stories of  impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a significant difference to young lives in Doncaster. 

We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.  We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30. 

Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway.  We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with some elements of this work.

The core of your role will be in generating funds to support our work in general along with some of our specific projects and ambitions. You will be happy to take responsibility across the full cycle of fundraising and communications as needed.

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Job Purpose

To oversee successful fundraising, with a focus on grants and individual giving, and to ensure effective communication that supports YMCA Doncaster in sustaining current work and launching new projects.

Main Responsibilities

• To create compelling long form content including website articles, information for print material, case studies, media releases and similar.
• To create and update cases for support for YMCA Doncaster’s fundable projects and general running costs.
• To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
• To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
• To create, publicise and monitor outcomes of new giving campaigns and / or fundraising events. 
• To nurture key external stakeholders including potential supporters from the local business community, the media and others as appropriate.
• To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of fundraising work.
• To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
• To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
• To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
• To utilise email joiner sequences, bulletins and round-ups to move people from a single connection towards being a warm and committed part of YMCA Doncaster.
• To work to a planned calendar of publicity and launches across all products and services. 
• To ensure that staff and volunteers joining YMCA Doncaster are encouraged to contribute to positive communications and fundraising efforts.
• To supervise / oversee volunteers and less experienced staff engaged in fundraising and communications work. 
• To co-ordinate the work of external providers where necessary for design and print, advertising, the website and similar.
• To ensure adherance to key messaging, branding and voice across all external communications.
• To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
• To recommend updates to relevant policies in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
• To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
• To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
• Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.

Grants operations and data manager

Salary - £54,963 - £64,124 pro rata
Hours - Full-time / part-time (from 0.6FTE)
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

We believe that people’s sight matters and wish to strengthen our committed and passionate team by appointing a grants operations and data manager to join our grants and research team.

The grants operations and data manager is a newly created role, within Moorfields Eye Charity's grants and research team, to support, manage and develop grant funding operations. This is a really exciting time to join the team as this position will play a key role in the ongoing optimisation of the teams grants management system (Flexigrant, implemented 2024) and also the underpinning funding operations to support the delivery of our first grants strategy, due to be launched in early 2026.

We have ambitious plans. We have put into action a five-year business plan that is supporting our growth from raising and funding around £6 million annually to becoming a £10 million a year charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for the grants operations and data manager to bring passion and experience to our dedicated team, ensuring we have robust and effective processes to select and award the most impactful projects and programmes, and enable the monitoring of outputs, outcomes and impact.

Experience in grants management is essential and the successful candidate will be able to think creatively, plan, solve problems, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

You will be joining a supportive grants and research team who are committed to ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes. 

You will be involved in optimising the grants management system and funding processes, driving effective data collection and reporting, and corresponding work-flows. The role is highly collaborative, requiring you to develop professional working relationships with stakeholders at various levels. It will suit a candidate who is dynamic and ambitious, confident delivering change, and in taking initiative.

About you

You will have an established track record in grant-making, ideally in a health or medical research charity. You will have experience in the full life-cyle of grants management and the delivery of grant-making programmes, working with complex data and databases. You will also have a keen interest in improving operational processes and developing/analysing reports for data driven grant making activities and showcasing the impact of funding.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build confident working relationships at all levels. You will bring strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work collaboratively and to influence, lead others in matrix style working.

To apply

Your application should include your CV and your cover letter response (up to 500 words each) to the following questions:

› What attracts you to this role and Moorfields Eye Charity?
› How your experience applies to this role?

If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still welcome an application from you.

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2025.
Interviews are expected to be week commencing, 29 September 2025.

This is a key role within the small, dynamic Foundation team: it plays a core part in delivering the grants programme that lies at the heart of the purpose of the Garfield Weston Foundation.  The role spans all parts of the grants function, including advising applicants, assessing and evaluating applications, and preparing reports for decisions on funding. A target driven approach is required for the role to manage the pipeline of applications, and there are opportunities to contribute to special projects and initiatives as they arise.  You will report to the Senior Grants Manager and to the Deputy Director on certain specified activities.

You must enjoy working within an environment that is mission driven, results driven, with community at the heart of its activities.  You will enjoy working with a wide range of people from different organisations and backgrounds, and be skilled in reviewing and analysing a large case load and in managing priorities to meet agreed deadlines. You will be a team player, with the ability to exercise good judgment and act on your own initiative, while also taking direction where appropriate.  You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple activities at one time. You must be able to manage confidential matters with complete discretion.

Grants Support Officer | Swyddog Cymorth Grantiau

**This is a bilingual description, please scroll down for the English**

**Mae hwn yn ddisgrifiad dwyieithog, sgroliwch i lawr i weld y fersiwn Saesneg**

Rydyn ni’n chwilio am chwaraewr tîm trefnus a brwdfrydig i ymuno â’n tîm grantiau fel Swyddog Cymorth Grantiau.

Swydd: Swyddog Cymorth Grantiau

Oriau: Amser-llawn, 35 awr yr wythnos, gweithio hyblyg
Cyflog: £27,101 yn cynyddu i £32,323 y flwyddyn. 
Lleoliad: Hyblyg, gyda chanolfannau swyddfa yn Aberystwyth, Caerdydd a’r Rhyl
Contract: Parhaol
 

Dyddiad cau: 29 Medi 2025 – 10am
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 8 Hydref 2025
Cymraeg: Dymunol

Yngl n â’r rôl

Mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i weithio o fewn tîm grantiau cyfeillgar. Fel rhan o’r rôl, byddwch yn gweithio gydag ystod amrywiol o fudiadau gwirfoddol o bob rhan o Gymru, yn eu cefnogi i gyflawni prosiectau gwych.

Mae’r rôl yn berffaith i rywun sy’n chwilio am rôl brysur ond amrywiol. Os ydych chi’n mwynhau gweithio fel rhan o dîm a chyda sgiliau rheoli amser da, bydd y rôl werth chweil hon yn rhoi’r cyfle i chi weithio o'ch pen a'ch pastwn eich hun.

Bydd rhai o’ch prif ddyletswyddau yn cynnwys:

• Siarad â darpar ymgeiswyr grant i bennu sut gallem gefnogi eu gweithgarwch
• Gweithio fel rhan o dîm i gwblhau asesiadau ar geisiadau grant
• Cefnogi portffolio o fudiadau, gan fynd ati mewn modd hyblyg i sicrhau bod y prosiectau yn cyflawni eu diben

Byddwch hefyd yn cael cyfleoedd i weithio gyda thimau a chyllidwyr eraill.

Mae’r swydd hon yn un amrywiol a chyflym tu hwnt; rôl wobrwyol i unigolyn trefnus ac uchel ei gymhelliant sy’n ffynnu mewn tîm ond hefyd yn gallu gweithio ar ei liwt ei hun.

Amdanoch chi

Bydd gennych chi:

• Brofiad o ddefnyddio systemau a phrosesau gweithredol, gan gynnwys cronfeydd data a systemau rheoli grantiau ar-lein
• Profiad o reoli cynlluniau cyllido a chefnogi prosiectau a gyllidwyd i gyflawni amcanion a datrys problemau
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu cryf ar bapur ac ar lafar ar fformatau lluosog (e.e. adroddiadau, cyflwyniadau, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, gwefannau)
• Sgiliau rhifyddol da a phrofiad o weithio gyda data ariannol a defnyddio swyddogaethau Excel Microsoft
• Sgiliau TG rhagorol, yn enwedig gyda chronfeydd data, taenlenni, e-bost a phrosesu geiriau (Microsoft Office yn ddelfrydol)
• Trefnus tu hwnt, yn gallu rheoli eich llwyth gwaith eich hun, addasu i flaenoriaethau newidiol a chadw at ddyddiadau cau’n gyson

Mae’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg hefyd yn ddymunol.

Pam gweithio i’r mudiad

Mae pecyn buddion rhagorol, gan gynnwys 25 diwrnod o wyliau, ynghyd â gwyliau banc a diwrnodau disgresiwn, cyfraniadau pensiwn, rhaglen cymorth i gyflogeion, cynllun arian gofal iechyd, cyflog salwch uwch a gweithio hyblyg.

Mae hwn yn fudiad sy’n croesawu amrywiaeth; mae ganddo bolisïau ardderchog sy’n rhoi cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith, mae’n hybu gweithio’n hyblyg ac mae ganddo ddiwylliant o feithrin staff drwy arweinyddiaeth effeithiol a gwaith tîm rhagorol. Mae’n falch o fod yn gyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd.

Mae’r mudiad yn buddsoddi yn ei gyflogeion a’u datblygiad. Yn ogystal â bod yn Gyflogwr Cyflog Byw, sy’n ymrwymedig i dalu’r cyflog byw gwirioneddol i staff, maen nhw wedi ennill achrediad Buddsoddwyr mewn Pobl.

Gallai rolau eraill y gallech fod â phrofiad ohonynt gynnwys: Gweinyddwr Grantiau, Swyddog Cyllido, Swyddog Cymorth Rhaglenni, Cydlynydd Prosiect, Gweinyddwr Contractau, Swyddog Cydymffurfio, Swyddog Monitro a Gwerthuso ac ati.

Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.

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We’re seeking a well-organised, enthusiastic team player to join a grants team as a Grant Support Officer.

Position: Grants Support Officer

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexible working
Salary: £27,101 rising to £32,323 per annum. 
Location: Flexible, with office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl
Contract: Permanent
 

Closing date: 29 September 2025 – 10am
Interview date: 8 October 2025
Welsh Language: Desirable

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly grants team. As part of the role you will work with a diverse range of voluntary organisations across Wales, supporting them to deliver fantastic projects.

The role is perfect for someone who is looking for a busy but varied role. If you enjoy working as part of a team and have great time management skills, this rewarding role will give you the opportunity to use your own initiative.

Some of your main duties will include:

• Speaking with potential grant applicants to determine how we may be able to support their activity
• Working as part of a team to complete assessments on grant applications
• Supporting a portfolio of organisations, with a flexible approach to ensure projects deliver

You will also have opportunities to work with other teams and funders.

This job is highly varied and fast paced, a rewarding role for a motivated, well-organised person who thrives in a team but can also work on their own initiative.

About You

You will have:

• Experience using operational systems and processes, including online databases and grant management systems
• Proven experience managing funding schemes and supporting funded projects to deliver objectives and resolve issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats (e.g. reports, presentations, social media, websites)
• Good numerical skills with experience working with financial data and using Microsoft Excel functions
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with databases, spreadsheets, email and word processing (preferably Microsoft Office)
• Highly organised, able to manage own workload, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines consistently

The ability to communicate in Welsh is also desirable.

Why work for the organisation

Staff benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.

This is an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. Proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Grants Administrator, Funding Officer, Programme Support Officer, Project Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, Compliance Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer etc.

Applications submitted in the m

Reporting into the Head of Major Gifts, you will be responsible for leading on grant applications from trusts and other grant giving organisations. The grants will often be in the five to six figure range, and will be for a wide variety of activities, including bursaries, the Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, local and national learning and participation projects, and more. You will also be building on existing relationships with grant-giving organisations and help plan fundraising with the Head of Major Gifts and the Director of Fundraising and Development.

As a Trusts and Grants Manager you will:

• have experience in trusts and grants fundraising
• have experience of building relationships with donors and colleagues
• have experience in account managing a portfolio of grants
• have experience in using CRM databases
• have knowledge of major donor pipeline development
• have strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• have excellent written and oral interpersonal skills with a donor focused approach
• have the ability to deliver pitches and proposals
• have strong project management skills
• have strong organisational skills and be self-motivated
• have a passion and commitment to the mission of RAD and an appreciation of the arts

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience.

In return, we offer 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, Bupa cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. We also have a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage. 

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves ‘regulated activity’. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview.

No agencies please.

About us

Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.

You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Nations Trusts and Foundations Officer to help us grow and strengthen our funding from charitable trusts and foundations - specifically those supporting our work in Carers Scotland, Carers Wales, and Carers Northern Ireland.

This is a key role that directly supports policy influence and service delivery across the nations by securing flexible, budget-relieving grants. You’ll be responsible for researching funders, developing compelling applications, and building strong relationships with a range of national and regional trusts. You’ll also work closely with our teams in each nation to stay connected to their priorities and help translate their vital work into fundable and fund-winning cases for support.

It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in trust fundraising while contributing to lasting change for unpaid carers.

About you

You’ll have experience of writing successful trust funding applications and will feel confident asking for grants of five figures or more. You enjoy writing clearly and persuasively, and you’re good at building positive relationships with funders over time.

You’re organised and reliable, able to manage a busy workload and keep on top of deadlines. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work, especially when reporting back to funders.
You’re someone who works well with others. You’ll enjoy talking to our teams in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to understand what they need and how funding can help. You’re curious, committed, and care about making a difference to people’s lives.

It’s helpful if you already understand the charity landscape in the nations or the challenges unpaid carers face, but it’s not essential. Most important is that you bring a positive, thoughtful approach and are ready to learn.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email us to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 29 September 2025.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.

We may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Rochester Bridge Trust in their search for a Grants & Outreach Manager.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic and independent charity that has provided and maintained free-to-use crossings over the River Medway since 1399. Today, it continues this legacy with a net-zero approach and a strong charitable programme supporting engineering education, heritage, and the environment.

Salary: £38,000 per annum, plus great benefits.

Contract: Full, time, permanent. 4-day working week Monday- Thursday, (office closed on Fridays)

Location: Rochester, Kent. On site 4 days a week, with some flexibility to WFH in the future.

As Grants & Outreach Manager, you will play a key role in delivering and developing the Trust’s charitable work. This includes managing outreach and grant-funded projects, leading stakeholder engagement, and delivering the Trust’s Scholarship and Alumni programmes. You’ll also support internal teams with project management and evaluation to ensure real impact.

Key requirements:

• Strong project management experience (qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP desirable).
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, from schools to sector leaders.
• Experience in grants management and programme evaluation.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Skilled in budget management and IT (especially MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a historic and forward-looking organisation at the intersection of civil engineering, education, and heritage. If you're passionate about impactful outreach and are ready to help shape the next generation of engineering talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Institute of Medical Ethics was founded in 1970 – it is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity in England & Wales. As a charitable organisation we promote and support the impartial study and understanding of medical ethics and its integration into clinical practice through education, research, and publication.  

Since its foundation, it has established a leading role in the field of medical ethics in the UK and has been highly influential in establishing medical ethics as part of the core curriculum in medical schools.  

It has been a membership organisation since 2013 with around 200 members composed mainly of doctors, medical students, medical ethics teachers, bioethics researchers and allied health professionals.  

Major IME activities at present include conferences, online seminars, publication of web-based resources to support the teaching of medical ethics and awarding of grants and scholarships. The IME is co-owner with the BMJ publishing group of two highly-respected journals produced in association with BMJ publishing: the Journal of Medical Ethics (JME) and Medical Humanities (MH) with an additional online journal to be launched in 2025.

The IME is a small charity with staff consisting of the Chief Executive, a Digital Content Editor, the Membership & Administration Officer with support from a Finance Contractor.  The staff report to the Board of Trustees and work alongside approximately 70 volunteers that sit on the various committees and working groups. Committees and working groups are chaired by trustees.  

To apply for this role please ensure that you complete the IME Job Application Form which can be found on the IME website.

Job Title: Senior Grant-making Officer

Salary: £34,000–40,000

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Central London / Hybrid (1-2 days in office per week)

Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.

Benefits:

5% employer pension contributions,

£600 per year mental wellbeing support, 

Enhanced parental leave (4 months full pay + 2 months at 50%)

Annual allowance for professional development and training

About Us

GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together our community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide.

Across the world, courageous activists are working tirelessly to protect LGBTQI communities and advance equality. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid.

GiveOut exists to bridge this gap. We provide a platform for individuals, businesses and others to give tax efficiently in one place, ensuring sustained funding for LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. By pooling donations, we provide grants to pioneering organisations, empowering them to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.

Our grant-making process follows a rigorous framework of consultation, due diligence, and vetting. It is overseen by our Grant-Making Advisory Panel, composed of LGBTQI activists from the Global South, and governed by our Board of Trustees.

In just seven years, we have provided over £3 million in new funding, supporting nearly 60 LGBTQI organisations globally. Our grant partners report back on their achievements, and we share their impact with our supporters, demonstrating the tangible difference their generosity makes.

Together, we are strengthening the global LGBTQI movement, ensuring activists have the resources they need to build a more just and equal world.

About the Role

Grant-making is central to GiveOut’s mission of growing giving to support LGBTQI human rights activism globally. As Senior Grant-Making Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our grant-making programme, ensuring we effectively channel resources to LGBTQI activist organisations worldwide.

Bringing a passion for and knowledge of international LGBTQI human rights, you will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in grant-making, gain insights into LGBTQI human rights movements worldwide, and build meaningful relationships with LGBTQI activists and organisations across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sector Expertise and Insights

  • Stay informed about developments in the LGBTQI movement and global LGBTQI rights.

  • Undertake occasional international travel to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of partner activities.

• Donor and Grant Partner Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with grant partners through regular communication and engagement.

  • Capture and share evidence and success stories from grant partners to engage and inspire GiveOut’s supporters.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to feed grant-making insights into impact reports and donor communications.

  • Represent GiveOut’s grant-making programme externally at events, including occasional evening engagements.

  • Coordinate logistics for grant partner engagements, including developing itineraries, supporting travel arrangements, and ensuring smooth communication with donors and other stakeholders.

• Grant-Making Strategy and Programme Implementation

  • Help shape the design and execution of GiveOut’s grant-making programme 

  • Ensure GiveOut’s Grant-Making Policy and guidance remain up to date with best practices in grant-making and is responsive to the needs of the global LGBTQI movement.

  • Work with the Grant-Making Advisory Panel (GMAP) to identify and assess new grant partners, and coordinate annual GMAP meetings.

• Grant Portfolio Development and Management

  • Develop an annual portfolio of grants, balancing renewals and new partnerships, and collaborate with the Executive Director to present to the Board for approval.

  • Conduct due diligence on grant partners, draft grant agreements, and manage payment processes.

  • Monitor and evaluate partnerships, coordinating narrative and financial reporting to track progress and impact.

  • Maintain and update the grant partner database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, trusting relationships with existing and prospective grant partners.

• A diverse and impactful grant portfolio that excites and inspires GiveOut’s supporters.

• Robust due diligence processes and effective monitoring and evaluation practices.

• A respected organisation with deep expertise in the global LGBTQI movement.

• Engaging stories and evidence of impact that are shared effectively with donors and supporters.

• An up-to-date, accurate grant partner database.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in grant-making or a related field such as social impact and development work, research and policy advocacy or program funding and administration within NGOs, government, charities or foundations.

• Demonstrated commitment to or connection with the LGBTQI community.

• Knowledge of global developments in LGBTQI rights and advocacy.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A proactive, motivated, and results-oriented approach, with a strong work ethic. 

• A collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of grant-making theory, processes, and best practices.

• Experience with grants management databases and tools.

• Experience monitoring and evaluating grant-funded programmes.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive).

Why Join Us?

At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.

Application Process

Applications close on 11th September 2025. GiveOut is an equal opportunities employer. 

Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals.

Do you have a:

– curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work
– proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
– flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals
– strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders.

You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.

Responsibilities

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders.

You will:

• maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations

• undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities

• work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals

• record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management

• prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required

• work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate 

Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack, available via the link on this page.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more.

Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.

The Trustees of The Pixel Fund are excited to appoint the Fund’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the next stage of its growth and development following further generous bequests by the Trust’s settlors, and with planned increases in the level of future grant-making.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has the skills, experience and aptitude to work with the Trustees to refine and support delivery of The Pixel Fund’s overall vision and strategy, and to be the public face of the charity.The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the charity, currently carried out by a part-time administrator, which position is to be discontinued following the CEO appointment.

We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a leadership role with a board of Trustees, ideally with hands-on experience in grant-making and grant management, including managing a portfolio of live grant-holders.Strong financial and budgetary management skills are also desirable, in particular to reduce the Charity’s reliance on the Voluntary Treasurer.

The Trustees wish to appoint an individual who has a demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People.The role will include upholding the charity’s vision, values and strategic focus, including championing equality, diversity and inclusion across our work.

The appointment is currently offered on a part-time basis of 3 days per week, with the potential to be extended in future.Candidates should note that The Pixel Fund does not have a permanent base and almost all activity is conducted online (including grant management). 

Hours and place of work are flexible, but as all Trustees are based in the South-East of England, that location is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to attend all Trustee meetings (around 7 a year), which are generally held in the evening (usually online, but occasionally in person) and some travel will be necessary to visit grant holders and other stakeholders.

ABOUT THE PIXEL FUND

The Pixel Fund (Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1191052) is a small charity that makes grants to support improvement in the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People.Since we were first established in 2011, we have distributed more than £1.5million to UK registered charities.We have a preference for supporting projects, but do also fund core costs.The work of the Trust, including all grant-making, is currently overseen by three experienced Trustees, together with a Voluntary Treasurer and a part-time Administrator.

Our work to support the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People is more important than ever.As our name suggests, we are a small facet of the wider funding picture, but we aim to punch above our weight in the support we give.We focus on funding small and medium-sized charities, where our grants will have most impact. 

As Director of Fundraising, you’ll be part of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), leading fundraising development and investment. An experienced leader, you’ll manage diverse income streams and teams, excelling in high-value individual and corporate relationships. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and team development skills are essential - you’ll oversee a fundraising strategy, collaborate with other SLT members on grants and campaigns, and help shape the charity’s culture, ensuring all staff align with its values. 

Please see the website for the complete job pack Join Us | Sheffield Hospitals Charity

Why you should join Ella’s…

1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.

Job description and person specification

This is an exciting and varied role that encompasses all aspects of our fundraising activity and will support the development of relationships with our individual donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, and Community/Faith Groups. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a charity or other related organisation, in a fundraising and / or marketing team, and will bring relevant, transferable experience to apply to this role. You will work closely with the fundraising team to research, steward, and help secure funding and on your own initiative. Your work will play a key role in enabling our mission to help unlock lasting freedom among women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of our individual giving programme including the planning and delivery of fundraising appeals and campaigns.
• Ensure donations are promptly acknowledged and recorded on our fundraising database, Donorfy.
• Lead the development of our use of Donorfy to record and report on our fundraising data, and manage donor relationships.
• Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events including our annual Gala fundraising event.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc prospect research on previous and prospective funders and identify new funding opportunities under the supervision of the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead.
• Support the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead to maintain a calendar of deadlines and reporting requirements
• Coordinate periodic mail outs to Trusts and Foundations in the small/general category.
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of corporate supporters under the direction of the Head of Fundraising.
• Assist with developing corporate partnership proposals, and other communications including periodic newsletters and social
• Help coordinate volunteer opportunities for our corporate partners
• Provide general admin support for corporate partners and corporate enquiries.
• Build relationships with local community and faith-based groups, providing support and materials for community-led fundraising activities.
• Represent the organisation at relevant events or meetings, when appropriate
• Contribute to team planning, reporting, and income forecasting
• Note take at team meetings and chase actions.

Benefits 

• Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures. 
• We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team. 
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays. 

It is intended that interviews will be held remotely during September. Candidates will be invited to interview by email.
If you have queries about any aspect of this role or the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and confidential discussion then please email us. Please also note that appointment to this role will be subject to a DBS check. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

Here is a summary of our main activities: 

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation. 

Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer will work alongside the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to help deliver Rising Sun’s fundraising targets during this exciting period of growth for the charity.

The main focus of the role is finding, attracting and stewarding new funders to help deliver Rising Sun’s life changing services. You will write compelling funding proposals that demonstrate the impact of our services and how we meet funders’ requirements. You will build strong relationships with grant officers from various foundations, providing regular updates and communicating challenges, solutions and successes as appropriate to develop our reputation as an effective, reliable and trustworthy organisation.  Alongside this you will be nurturing our existing portfolio of funders to help prioritise multi-year funding.

Working with you in the Fundraising Team will be the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Community Fundraising Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team. As part of the team you will help to develop fundraising materials such as case studies, impact reports and cases for support.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who loves building and nurturing relationships and has a passion for fundraising. In addition, you will have excellent writing skills and experience of generating income from trusts and foundations to grow our income from this stream. As part of our committed team of approximately 50 staff, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage part of Rising Sun’s portfolio of income and fundraising activities related to trusts and foundations.
• Keep the trusts and foundations stream of the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines. 
• Write compelling funding applications that answer funders’ questions and effectively communicate the mission, services and impact of Rising Sun.
• Develop appropriate fundraising tools, such as cases for support and impact reports.
• Support the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to write bids for commissioned services and government funding opportunities.
• Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors and grant officers.
• Be responsible for the management of successful trusts and foundations grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
• Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
• Represent Rising Sun at fundraising events and pitches as required.
• Comply with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
• Effectively prioritise, plan and organise own workload, working effectively with the Head of Income and Partnerships.
• Take responsibility for personal development by making the most of your induction, line management and training, and attending team meetings.
• Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)

Skills and Attitude

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to influence and negotiate
• Report writing skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by phone, by email and in person
• Excellent team working skills
• Presentation / pitching skills (D)
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passionate about the vision and mission of Rising Sun
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality

Knowledge and Experience

• Success in raising income through trusts and foundations (D)
• Experience carrying out research into potential funders
• Experience establishing and developing partnerships
• Experience of managing a diverse workload, prioritising and meeting deadlines while working under pressure
• Experience of completing reports for funders (D)
• Knowledge of the grant applications process (D)
• Basic awareness of issues and opportunities within the sector, current trends, influences and funder priorities
• Awareness and understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on the lives of survivors and families (D)
• A relevant fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising (D)

Other requirements

• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work from time to time)
• Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation and fundraising team (time off in lieu will be given)
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

How to apply

Please download the application form on our website for the full job description, person specification and application form, and return the application by the end of Monday 15th September 2025.