Trust & Foundations Fundraiser

As our Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, you’ll help grow and diversify income for Age UK Wiltshire & Southampton by securing support from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.

Age UK Wiltshire is a trusted and influential charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people and unpaid carers across Wiltshire, Swindon and Southampton. Through a wide range of services, information, advice and community support, we enable people to live well, stay connected and remain independent for longer.

You’ll build a strong pipeline of opportunities, write compelling, evidence-based applications and develop positive relationships with funders. You’ll also ensure grants are carefully managed, monitored and reported.

We’re looking for an experienced and persuasive writer who can research funding opportunities, develop compelling cases for support and tailor high-quality applications to different funders. You’ll be organised, self-motivated and confident managing multiple deadlines, budgets, records and reporting requirements, while working collaboratively across teams and following established procedures. Above all, you’ll share our commitment to improving the lives of older people and unpaid carers.

Main Duties:

• Research fundraising opportunities and complete applications
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with trusts, foundations etc.
• Work with colleagues to understand funding needs
• Maintain an accurate grants database and forward pipeline, including values, probabilities, deadlines and outcomes

Key Points:

• £27,000 to £29,000 p/a, FTE equivalent
• 28 hours per week (FTE is 35 hours)
• Working across Wiltshire, Swindon and Southampton.
• Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 18th November.

Important: Please read the Job Pack on our website for the full details of the role and reference the essential and desirable criteria when answering the questions in the application form.