Are you our next Trusts Fundraising Officer?
If you have a talent for story telling, are looking for a role where your words can make a lasting impact and are passionate about giving vulnerable young people life changing opportunities, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a talented individual who can tell our story and help secure vital funding from trusts and grant-makers.
Trusts and other grant-makers are an important source of funding for our charity. As we look ahead, we’re expanding our Trusts fundraising portfolio to meet the growing needs of our programmes. This is where you come in.
As our Trusts Fundraising Officer, you’ll be an inspiring storyteller whose enthusiasm for our work shines through in your writing. You’ll play a key role in researching new funders, crafting compelling funding applications and keeping our supporters engaged with our work. Your work will involve developing case studies and gathering evidence to show the need for our services. This will help secure sustainable funding. You’ll be supported by our experienced Trusts Fundraising Manager to build lasting relationships with funders. Together, you’ll keep them engaged and informed about the positive impact they’re making on the young people we support.
The Trusts Fundraising Officer must be self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, have good administration skills and understand the “power of the outdoors”. Paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising environment is essential. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to take the next step in their career, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and experience within a supportive team. Whilst the role is home-based you must live in the South West to ensure easy access for in-person meetings.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants which means the fundraising team is crucial. With ambitious plans to help more young people over the coming years, our Events Fundraising Officer role is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be well-supported as part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our programmes and see the tangible impact of your work.
What We’re Looking For:
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Outstanding communication skills – You can write clearly, persuasively and passionately. You’re confident speaking to others about the charity’s work.
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Writing experience – You have experience writing successful funding applications, proposals, or compelling articles, ideally but not necessarily with a fundraising focus
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Fundraising experience - You may not have written a grant application before but you should have some paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising capacity.
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Attention to detail – You take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and a thorough approach.
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Creativity - able to put together eye-catching proposals, impact graphics and social media posts.
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Self-motivation and organisation – You’re able to manage your own time and prioritise effectively.
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Passion for the outdoors and youth development – You understand the importance of giving vulnerable young people outdoor experiences and are willing to put on your waterproofs and join in on our activities and camps to witness first-hand the difference the Youth Adventure Trust makes.
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Willingness to learn - if you think you have what it takes but don’t have lots of experience as a Trusts Fundraiser, this role comes with plenty of scope to develop your writing skills and gain experience within a supportive team environment.
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.
Purpose of Post
The Campaigns & Partnerships Communications Lead will play a central role in the planning, development, and delivery of AAUK’s communications campaigns and partnership-facing content.
The role will strengthen AAUK’s national voice by delivering high-quality, consistent, and engaging campaign outputs across both national awareness activity and partnership-supported initiatives.
This is a communications and campaign delivery role, supporting partnership activity through creative content, campaign assets, and storytelling rather than income generation or fundraising delivery.
The key objectives are:
- Support the creation of high-quality communications assets for partnership activity.
- Lead the delivery of AAUK’s annual campaign programme, including national and sector-wide awareness campaigns.
- Develop and deliver micro-campaigns aligned to key awareness moments across the year.
- Ensure consistent storytelling, messaging, and brand tone across all campaign outputs.
- Work collaboratively across teams to deliver impactful, audience-focused communications.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Planning & Delivery
- Lead on the planning and delivery of key national campaigns, including Air Ambulance Week.
- Develop and deliver micro-campaigns such as: Restart a Heart Day, World Pilot Day, Road Safety Week and other relevant awareness campaigns.
- Create integrated campaign plans, messaging, and content outputs.
- Coordinate campaign timelines and ensure cross-team alignment for delivery.
Partnership Communications & Campaign Support
- Develop communications materials to support AAUK partnership activity and collaborations.
- Produce campaign assets, storytelling content, and supporting materials for external stakeholders.
- Support the creation of presentations, briefings, and campaign packs for partner engagement.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistency in messaging across partnership activity.
- Act as a key communications contact for campaign-related partnership delivery.
Content Development & Storytelling
- Translate operational, clinical, and sector information into accessible public-facing content.
- Support the creation of case studies, ambassador content, and campaign narratives.
- Contribute to editorial outputs including publications and campaign materials.
Campaign Delivery & Digital Collaboration
- Work closely with the Communications & Marketing team to ensure campaign content is effectively delivered across digital channels.
- Support the creation of social media, email, and website assets linked to campaign activity.
- Ensure campaign messaging is consistent across all external communications channels.
- Contribute to improving audience engagement through high-quality campaign content.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Support campaign performance tracking and evaluation using engagement and reach data.
- Produce post-campaign reports and insights to support continuous improvement.
- Identify trends and opportunities to improve future campaign effectiveness.
General Responsibilities
- Represent AAUK professionally in internal and external meetings where required.
- Work collaboratively with communications, fundraising, and policy teams.
- Ensure all activity complies with GDPR, fundraising regulations, and brand guidelines.
- Support wider organisational priorities and strategic objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of campaign processes and delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in a communications, marketing, or campaign delivery role.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns.
- Strong written communication and storytelling skills.
- Experience working across teams and managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to translate complex or technical information into engaging public content.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
- Understanding of digital communications and content production.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience using design tools such as Canva (or similar platforms) to create campaign assets and social media content would be advantageous.
- Experience within a charity, public sector, or membership organisation.
- Experience supporting partnership or stakeholder communications.
- Familiarity with digital content tools and CMS platforms.
- Experience in campaign evaluation and reporting.
- Knowledge of the air ambulance sector or emergency services (desirable but not essential).
Key Attributes
- Creative and ideas-led approach to communications.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Collaborative and proactive working style.
- Commitment to AAUK’s values and mission.
Benefits
- 36 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays FTE)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
- Pension contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Life Assurance policy cover
- Development opportunities
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
AAUK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted via CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Deadline for applications: 5 June 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview w/c 15 June 2026.
This is a fixed-term role, reviewed during the contract period. Future decisions on medium- and longer-term resourcing will form part of our organisational strategy and financial planning.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We are the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Trainee Energy Advisor, you will help householders access the support available to them. You will work directly with clients, giving clear, practical advice to help them to make informed choices.
This is a varied role combining client support with accurate case management. You will keep clear records and contribute to a service that makes a real difference to households.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
• Monitor the advice line and/or other telephone advice projects making and receiving calls from people who may need help with energy related issues.
• Accurately record client details and use your knowledge to assess help and support needed.
• Identify energy improvements that can be made to clients’ properties and refer to installers who can fit them.
• Listen attentively to callers and respond to their needs in an empathetic way during difficult conversations.
• Report any safeguarding or safety concerns promptly to the designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken and documented to maintain client safety and wellbeing.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
About you:
Essential attributes for this role include:
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• Previous experience of providing advice or within a similar customer service environment
• Proficient communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of empathy and compassion
• Accomplished at using a range of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
• Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding processes
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
Benefits:
CSE offer a range of other benefits including:
- You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays)
- Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Cash plan
- Retail discounts
- Discounted breakdown cover and many more.
- We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
- We are flexible with the working hours of this role and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website at CSE. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to our email address. Please see details on our website.
We will be running two rounds of interviews with the expectation that we will offer jobs to successful candidates after each round. We will consider you for all interview dates as indicated on your application form as long as your application has been submitted before the relevant closing date, as described below.
The closing date for applications is 17.00 on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June 2026 in person at our Bristol office
The closing date for the second round of applications is 17:00 on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August 2026 at our offices in Bristol.
If you have not heard from CSE by 17:00 on Friday 31 July, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.