This person will work under the guidance of the Senior Trusts and Grants officer and will:

- write applications and proposals for funding from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies

- develop relationships with Armed Forces funding bodies that support our charity

- work on ad hoc applications for special projects, including capital projects

- manage their own projects and time schedule as well as be part of the Fundraising Team

- deliver against set income targets and planned activities

We are looking for someone with strong and persuasive writing skills, an ability to work on their own and collaboratively across teams with a strong work ethic to focus on making a real difference for our disabled veterans. You will have written bids for trusts or statutory bodies previously and be able to demonstrate real success that you can apply in this role. You will also be sympathetic to the aims of caring for ex-Servicemen and women.

To find out more about Care for Veterans or this job please contact James Bacharew at Care for Veterans 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 31 May

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Subsidised food
• Bonus scheme

Person Specification -

• Experienced fundraiser with specific experience of donor recruitment or trust applications
• Excellent skills in relationship building with high net worth individuals, trustees etc
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive team player
• Self-motivated
• Successful track record in charitable fundraising
• Well organised
• Creative thinker
• Professional
• Educated to degree level (desirable)