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Stroud, Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
c. £35,000 - £41,000 per year
Full-time or part-time (35 hours a week (part-time role will be considered for the right candidate))
Permanent

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Read for Good’s Grants and Trusts Manager leads on securing high-value income for the national charity from trusts and foundations, typically securing one-off and multi-year grants in the five- to six-figure range. You will research and cultivate prospective funders, produce compelling, tailored proposals, programme reports and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities. You will also develop and steward long-term funding relationships that align with our mission and strategy, building on our well established and robust pipeline. In addition to your own portfolio, you will support the wider grants and fundraising team, helping to deliver on team targets, strengthen internal processes, and ensure high-quality reporting and compliance.

This is a key role in the charity’s income generation strategy and will work closely with senior colleagues to shape fundable programmes and plan for long-term sustainability. 

Terms of Employment

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Location: Read for Good office based in Nailsworth (due to location, own transport is desirable); we take a flexible approach to working from home

Salary: Circa £35k to £41k (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours a week (part-time role will be considered for the right candidate)

Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays; additionally, full organisational closure between Christmas and New Year Pension: Workplace pension 3% employer, 5% employee with flexibility to change contributions

Any other benefits: Friendly, inclusive team with a flexible, caring, people-centred culture Training and internal opportunities to support career development Access to a free 24/7 confidential counselling service Ample free parking and bike racks Spacious offices with different break-out areas including sofas, standing workspace and riverside outdoor space (with ducks!) Regular office socials, free tea and coffee and office book swap

Key responsibilities

Income Generation and Fundraising

  • Research and develop a strong pipeline of new and existing high-value trusts and grant-making prospects (typically five- and six-figure applications).
  • Write compelling, tailored funding proposals that align with funder interests and organisational priorities.
  • Manage and track income performance, reporting on progress against individual and team targets.
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and secure repeat and multi-year funding in the region of £400K p.a.

Team Management and Development

  • Provide support and guidance to the wider Grants team, including freelance support as well as support cross organisational cooperation and team work
  • Help co-ordinate workloads and funding pipeline, and ensure high standards across all funding applications and reports.
  • Help foster a collaborative team culture and support colleagues’ professional development
Application resources
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Read for Good View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10
Refreshed on: Saturday, 28 June 2025
Closing date: 07 July 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising