• Lead on building a successful High Value and capital appeals strategy for the next five years
• Identify the immediate and long term opportunities for Trusts & Major Donor cultivation, and deliver the strategy to an exceptional standard
• Grow the High Value team and function in line with charity’s aims, with an initial 2020 income target of £240,000

Senior Trusts & Grants Fundraiser
Based: Home Working
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Terms: Fixed Term Contract up to one year (maternity cover)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and successful Trusts and Grants team to manage and develop a portfolio of trust funders, securing income for Child Bereavement UK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and creative trust fundraiser to join our team and help us achieve our vision for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies.

As a key member of the Trusts and Grants Team you will be responsible for creating and submitting compelling and bespoke funding proposals and managing funder relationships in line with the annual Trusts and Grants Strategy.

Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.

We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Closing date: Friday 19th June
Interview Date: w/c Monday 22nd June

Applications
For more information about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification below. 
Please click the apply button to submit a copy of your current CV covering all time periods and a covering letter outlining your experience and skills relevant to the job description and person specification, an explanation for any gaps in your CV and other information that you feel we should know in order to assess your application.

No agencies please.

We are delighted to be working with a wonderful homelessness charity, this organisation has an amazing culture, great flexible working (even before lockdown), actively develop their staff and are in a stable financial position. The philanthropy team here are successful, having grown income year on year, they have a strong pipeline of donors and are looking for someone join them to manage their small trusts portfolio, overseeing the small trusts mailing and providing tailored stewardship to funders worth up to £25,000 in value.

You will need:

- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write persuasively

- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Proven ability to work to deadlines and juggle various priorities

Closing date: 11^th June

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or to apply send your CV through to [email protected]

Are you an energetic and talented fundraiser with an interest in innovation, including digital innovation and looking for an exciting and challenging role?

We are Hestia, a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

We have a strong track record with trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Highlights include: Digital products for domestic abuse prevention such as the Bright Sky app; Sport England backing for a Family Fitness to get children in Hestia’s domestic abuse refuges to improve their physical and mental health; or Counselling programme for survivors of modern slavery and volunteer-led, long-term support through the Phoenix project. We are looking for an established fundraiser to build on this excellent foundation, and help us meet our ambitious goals growth in the amount of money we raise from these sources. The focus of our new five-year strategy is on service transformation. This is an exciting and challenging role for an energetic and talented fundraiser with an interest in innovation, including digital innovation. The role sits within the multi-disciplinary Fundraising, Communications and Campaigns Department.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Track record of success in raising five and six figure grants from trusts, foundations and statutory funders.
• Ability to develop high quality proposals and monitoring reports tailored to funders’ requirements and criteria and well written.
• Strong relationship management skills for the stewardship of new and existing funders.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues, service users, volunteers and external stakeholders using a variety of communication methods.
• Confident in working in a fast paced environment where the ability to find positive solutions to meet competing priorities is key.
• Numerate with experience of preparing budgets.
• Good attention to detail in all aspects of work e.g. maintaining accurate records, good grammar etc.
• Previous experience of using fundraising CRM systems, ideally Donorfy.
• Understanding of GDPR and other charity law as relates to fundraising.
• Empathy with and understanding of Hestia’s charitable causes and values.
• Skilled in use of MS Office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

If you want to do an ASYE and you fit the criteria Hestia will support you to join our existing programme.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

Location: London

Salary: £38,964 rising to £40,656 per annum

Hours: 39 (all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary).

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Closing date: 7th June 2020

Interview date: Around 11th June 2020

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

Benefits

• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts
• Generous Holiday
• Great Working Environment
• Healthcare No
• In House Training
• Laptop
• Progression Opportunities
• Recognised Qualifications
• Travel/Season Ticket Loans

We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Lead to play a key part in building strong relationships with various teams across the charity.

The Charity
A leading disability charity who provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million-disabled people and their families every year.

The Role
Work with existing Trusts and Foundations to continue a collaborative approach of partner, enable, deliver to make a difference.
Proactively source new and innovative partnerships through proactive identification and co-creation with emerging Trusts and Foundations
Ensure internal collaboration with colleagues.
Achieve the budget of circa 800k income, providing regular reporting, commentary and context.
Negotiate with, coach, manage and inspire internal and external stakeholders to contribute and deliver.

The Candidate
Developing and winning seven figure Trust and Foundation bids.
Impact reporting to the funder, showing the outcomes and the difference their funding has made to disabled people.
Building and managing relationships internally and externally to deliver exceptional sustainable results.
Working in partnership with key Trusts and Foundations to develop collaborative mutually beneficial funding proposals.
Experience or knowledge of social investment and social enterprise financing models.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We're over the moon to leading the search party for a respected Welsh charity with a life-saving mission, powered by community and volunteers. We're looking for a talented Trusts Fundraiser with a passion for persuasive copy that results in winning bids and proposals.

This job isn't simply just bids and grant writing. We're looking for a relationship-led fundraiser who can also make meaningful connections with trusts, foundations and commissioners. The role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a growing fundraising team. Spearheading and supporting the growth of income, you'll take the lead on trusts and grants and nurture an already healthy income stream to reach its full potential.

With a strong focus on communication and writing skills, you'll manage and monitor your own workload and relationships and be timely and efficient with reporting. It's a 360-degree trusts role, so you'll also enjoy working with service delivery teams to gather detail, develop analytics and improve processes.

Who are we looking for?
Ideally someone with previous trusts experience, although we'd be happy to consider candidates from other income streams (community, corporate, major gifts) looking to forge a career in trusts. We'd also be open to bid writing candidates from the private sector with transferable skills. You'll be naturally inquisitive and always keen to learn and develop your skills, keeping abreast of trends and developments in the grant-making field.

Based from Cardiff office and open to partial homeworking. Flexible employer with life and family-friendly culture. Condensed hours, a 9-day fortnight and 4 days per week are all possible for the right candidate.

We're looking to move quickly with this opportunity, as the charity is currently supporting the NHS with essential COVID-19 efforts.

Please get in touch as soon as possible with a copy of your CV for lots more detail. Our regional specialist for Wales, Amelia Lee, is managing this opportunity: [email protected]

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Statutory to join an education related charity based in London. Working closely with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising, you will join a growing and ambitious team responsible for researching and developing approaches to statutory and trust funds to support the organisation's activities.

As the Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Statutory, you will be;

• Generating income from the charitable trusts and statutory to support the organisation's work
• Prospecting, drafting, managing and submitting charitable applications
• Drafting, managing and submitting statutory tenders
• Ensuring that relationships with funders are effectively managed
• Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, both internally and to trustees

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager -Trusts and Statutory who has excellent spoken and written communication skills. You will also have;

• Proven track record of successful fundraising, specifically from trusts, foundations and statutory sources
• Experience in writing successful bids of at least £80K -£100K
• Knowledge of effective fundraising
• Excellent project and relationship management skills

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We're looking for a Trusts and Grants Manager to work as part of a team of 5, to help raise funds for our amazing cause. Securing gifts from Trusts and Grantmakers will help bring our brave lifeboat crews home safely and provide the training and protective gear our crews and lifeguards need to save lives.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance

Your Role

As a Trusts and Grants Manager, you will develop and steward a portfolio of Trust donors, building sustainable long-term relationships with new and existing supporters in order to meet agreed financial targets and deliver our Trust fundraising strategy. This will include:

• Responsibility for securing funds from charitable Trusts, Foundations, and other grant-making bodies in order to contribute to the RNLI’s ambitious growth strategy.
• Working closely with colleagues across the RNLI to understand project detail, impact and need and to deliver the best possible experience for our donors.
• Responsibility for the effective stewardship of a portfolio of high-level Trust donors, seeking relevant opportunities to deliver creative and inspiring engagement to sustain long-term relationships and repeat gifts.
• Researching, identifying and making approaches to new Trust prospects, through timely and high-quality written appeals and face-to-face meetings.
• Writing detailed impact reports updating donors on the projects they have funded.

The role will ideally be based in Poole however being based from another RNLI asset or homeworking may be considered for the right candidate. Occasional travel will be required.

About You

To be considered as our new Trusts and Grants Manager you must have:

• Experience of bringing in gifts in a Trust fundraising environment or similar discipline.
• An interest in and good understanding of the Trust sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be adept in building and maintaining relationships with both high level funders and stakeholders.
• A flair for writing creative applications and compelling fundraising proposals.
• Experience in managing your own income pipeline.
• Experience in spotting opportunities for securing gifts from new sources.

You may also have:

• A track record of bringing in significant, multi-year gifts with large funders.
• Experience of sourcing overseas funding.

So, if you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and prospecting for new business, with an enthusiastic, creative and driven approach to supporting our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, the role of Trusts and Grants Manager could be for you.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button to be taken to the RNLI recruitment page.

Closing date: 29 June 2020.

Interview date: 9/10 July 2020 (by video link).

We are looking for a fundraiser with ambition and an entrepeneurial spirit. This role has exciting opportunities. The Village is a dynamic organisation with projects in the UK, Lesotho and the West Bank supporting excluded people. We provide them support to reintegrate into their local communities through education, skills, well-being and social engagement. Each project is based on a 'village'. This individual must be able to demonstrate imagination and the ability to think beyond just traditional fundraising.

We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial self starter with a proven record in fundraising who can hit the ground running. At least 3-5 years experience working in the charity sector. Someone who is excited about joining a young organisation, and who can come up with the strategy and then successfully execute it. Needs a background in trust and foundation bid writing (preferably with statutory experience), as well as demonstrating progressive thinking around less traditional means of fundraising. There is an opportunity to also develop corporate relationships. Needs to be target driven (year 1 - £180k) and will be remunerated on a performance basis.

The role is UK based working remotely, with need to travel specifically to London and Birmingham area with potential opportunities to travel internationally to support the overseas projects local fundraising plans. This individual will be able to help shape the fundraising thinking across the whole organisation.

Two references will be requested.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Fundraising Officer to join St Mungo’s Trusts and Grants team. The role is perfect for someone keen to build and develop their fundraising skills and experience in a positive, professional and supportive team.

As a homelessness charity and a housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do. Every night we provide a bed and support to more than 2,800 people, and every year we support thousands more with their housing, physical and mental health, and skills and employment.

About the role

In this role, you will develop compelling fundraising proposals about our varied projects, and manage your own portfolio of small to medium trusts and family foundations (giving up to £10,000). You will support the team to achieve their annual fundraising target – currently £1.4 million – and will be personally responsible for securing income of c. £180,000 per year.

Who we’re looking for

To succeed in this role you will need the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, while promoting the values of the charity. Strong written and interpersonal skills are essential, and experience in a trust fundraising role (or similar) is desirable.

If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of those experiencing homelessness, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 10 June 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 22 June 2020

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Trust and Foundations Officer, an opportunity for talented Trusts Fundraiser to join a well-known Animal Welfare Charity, based in Central London.

The Trusts and Foundations team have a track record of successfully generating income and growing their team. To continue to fund projects, programmes and the charities resources they continue to develop and grow their funding support.

Suppotrted by a great team and senior manager, the role offers you the opportunity to work on a wide range of appliactions, both restricted and unrestricted funding.

As the Trust and Foundations Officer, you will join a welcoming and talented team, working with your colleagues and the Trust and Foundations Team Manager, to steward an existing portfolio of trusts as well as research, cultivate and apply to new supporters with an emphasis on fundraising from larger trusts and securing multi-year gifts.

You will work on a very varied portfolio of funders due the range of project and programmes the charity run. Also, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of applications from mid-value to multi-year. You will be supported where required and enable to grow your skills.

Our client is looking for a talented Trusts Fundraiser who has previous experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple funding applications to charitable Trusts and Foundations.

With a track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations. You will have excellent communications to develop and maintain key relationships with trusts and foundations and a thorough understanding of how charitable trusts and foundations operate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the successful Trusts and Grants team to manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value for this inspiring health charity.

The Charity
Our purpose is to help people take of their lives so they can live the lives they choose, despite their health condition. They invest in their staff and focus on developing talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. They are innovative and encourage new ideas.

The Role
To manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value.
To develop a stewardship programme of your own portfolio, including writing relationship development plans for account managed trust donors and prospects and following through on agreed next steps.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and execution of trust prospect cultivation and trust donor stewardship events. To contribute to the teams overall stewardship plans in order to build strong and lasting face to face relationships with Trustees.
To research and tailor project information, in order to write appropriate and compelling grant applications which meet the aims and objectives of grant making bodies.
To play a full role as a member of the Trust and Lottery Team, working with colleagues from the Major Donor and corporate teams to ensure that all opportunities and prospects are developed to their full potential.

The Candidate
Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets.
Proven track record of successfully applying to charitable trusts and/or the Big lottery Fund and preparing written reports to fundraisers.
Demonstrable experience of writing high quality, persuasive applications to potential funders.
Ability to influence , persuade and negotiate with trustees and key decision-makers of grant making bodies, both in writing and face to face.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

This is a new position within WFD and a great opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Bid Manager will be responsible for leading specific funding opportunities, managing the process from initial identification and preposition, through to preparation of concept notes and proposals: This role will work with teams across the organisation to ensure programmes are effectively designed. Identify emerging donor trends and contribute to diversification of donor funding. Provide targeted business development support to specific Country Offices and contribute to the organisation’s business development. 

Occasional overseas travel to support particular bid opportunities as directed is required for this position.

To apply for this role you must have proven experience of bid processes, successfully managing and winning large contracts up to £5 million, experience developing proposals for a range of donors, contributing to organisational knowledge and expanding the donor base of the organisation.

Highly organised, a strong collaborator and resourceful, your strengthens will include the ability to articulate proposals and understand business needs.

The core skills and experience we are looking for are;

• At least 7 years’ experience of managing bid processes with strong experience of working remotely with diverse teams within the UK and multiple countries.
• Proven track record of preparing high quality winning concept notes, proposals and tenders for institutional donors (particularly DFID, FCO, CSSF, US, EC and other European donors) with values of up to £5million.
• Excellent knowledge of donor proposal formats, problem analysis methodologies, theories of change, results/logical frameworks and budgeting.
• Experience of assessing risk in programme design and supporting programme teams to undertake risk analysis, develop risk registers and risk mitigation measures.
• Experience in consortium development and strong negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the evolving donor landscape.
• Proven ability to research new funding opportunities and to make appropriate judgements about their potential to realise significant restricted income.
• Proven experience of reviewing proposals and providing high quality constructive feedback to programme teams.
• Strong time management, administrative and organisational skills.  Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Adept at developing positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft suites
• Educated to degree level in an international development-related discipline.

This is a UK based role; therefore, applicants should only apply if they are eligible to work in the UK. 

To apply please visit our website.

This vacancy will close on 7th June 2020.

Salford Foundation is currently expanding its income generation team to meet its planned service development, business growth and business plan priorities for the future. This is an exciting time for our organisation as we approach our 30th birthday anniversary. We plan to continue to raise our profile and build relationships with funders and commissioners to diversify our income streams.

We wish to appoint a fundraising bid writer with at least 2 years’ experience of researching, preparing and submitting successful grant funding applications and bids to Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies.   Ideally, you will have a professional fundraising qualification, a background in the Voluntary and/or Public sector of securing core and project funding for children’s, young people and/or adult services. You will be passionate about creating better futures for people and have the following essential bid writing skills:

• Be pro-active, highly organised and able to plan and prioritise your workload
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build rapport with funders and commissioners
• Ability to write concisely, creatively and persuasively to engage audiences and tell a compelling story
• Have high levels of numeracy and confidence in working with statistics, budgets and financial information
• Ability to develop project proposals for different target groups

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Leading on implementing Trust and Foundations funding strategy, planning, preparing and submitting grant funding applications for Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies
• Supporting the Business Development Manager and fundraising team with the preparation and submission of other grants applications, bids, proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires, as agreed
• Contributing to the development of Salford Foundation’s Funding and Income Diversification 3 Year Strategy 2020/21-2022/2023 and annual funding plan
• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities that meet Salford Foundation’s strategic business plan priorities
• Meet income generation targets
• Preparing and delivering funding briefings to Senior Management Team and Salford Foundation staff on pipeline and current funding opportunities and contributing to “bid kick” off meetings
• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely budget and financial information, using full cost recovery to support grant funding applications and bids
• Developing collaborative working relationships with external statutory, VCSE, public and private sector partners and agencies to support service development and partnership bids
• Researching, obtaining, collating and presenting beneficiary, project and contract data internally from Salford Foundation staff to support the evidence of need
• Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of grant funding applications and bids
• Submission of monthly and annual progress reports including , grant/bid pipeline opportunities, planned and submitted bids, success rate and fundraising income performance against targets to the Senior Management Team and Line Manager
• Contributing to the ongoing marketing and promoting of the Foundation’s services to  external stakeholders using social media, website and other communication updates
• Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology
• Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundation and Statutory funder requirements and expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion and poverty and the impact on children, young people and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the education, employment, training, health, or criminal justice sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of social value policies and social value measurement

Experience

• Experience of working in the VCSE/public sector in a fundraising or bid writing role
• Recent experience of researching, preparing and submitting Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising grants and bids opportunities nationally and/or regionally
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation to develop proposals from initial concept through to project start
• Experience of using online funding and e-tendering portals

Skills

• Ability to write accurately, creatively and persuasively to engage the target audience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads with minimum supervision
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex data concisely
• Excellent ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Values and Attitudes

• A desire to help people from all backgrounds and treat them with dignity and respect
• A non-judgemental open mind
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
• Be able to travel across Greater Manchester to attend external meetings and briefings

Staff Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a number of benefits including 6% company contribution into your pension scheme; 23 days holiday per year increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays; access to our programme of social, health and well-being events and staff discounts. Please refer to our 'Welcome to our Team' document for more details.

If you have the relevant experience and essential skills and want to be part of our team, please submit a completed application form which can be found below no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 31st March 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th April 2020.

Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply.