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Willowbrook Farm Charity
Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

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

Grant Prospecting Coordinator (Excel and Research)

Time commitment: 3 to 4 hours per week
Location: Remote, UK-based (with fortnightly online team check-ins)
Team: Fundraising Team
Start: As soon as you are available
Type: Volunteer


About the role

We are looking for a friendly, organised, and committed volunteer to support our Fundraising Team by prospecting grant opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, reading funder guidelines, and working with data.

You will take the lead in helping us make smart use of our time by identifying which grants in our existing database are the best match for our work and where we are most likely to be eligible.

This is a prospecting management role only. You will not be asked to write grant applications.

What you will do

  • Work through a complex Excel-based grants database and assess opportunities against our charity’s aims and activities
  • Read funder criteria, eligibility rules, and guidance notes to decide whether a grant is a good fit and discuss it with our Fundraising Coordinator.
  • Shortlist suitable grants and record your findings clearly in the spreadsheet (notes, deadlines, key requirements)
  • Flag any missing information and help keep the grants Pipeline tidy and consistent
  • Share weekly or fortnightly updates with the Fundraising Team
  • Guide the Fundraising Team to understand which opportunities must be prioritised

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Excellent Excel skills (confident using filters, sorting, data validation, working and finding data in structured and complex spreadsheets)
  • Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
  • Enjoys research and reading specifications carefully
  • Able to make clear, evidence-based judgements about eligibility and fit
  • Reliable and able to commit 3 to 4 hours per week on an ongoing basis
  • Good written communication for concise spreadsheet notes and updates

Desirable

  • Experience in charity fundraising, grant research, or prospecting
  • Comfortable working independently and meeting agreed deadlines
  • Interest in our mission and values

Support you will receive

  • A short onboarding session and clear guidance on our criteria and process
  • A named contact in the Fundraising Team for questions and check-ins
  • Templates for consistent data entry and decision-making
  • References available after an agreed period of consistent volunteering

 

Eligibility

Because this role involves supporting a UK charity and working with our internal systems and processes, we can only accept applications from people who are currently based in the UK and have the right to volunteer in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider applicants living outside the UK at this time.

Time commitment and expectations

We value flexibility, but we also need continuity. We are looking for someone who can make a regular weekly commitment and communicate clearly if they need to change their availability.

How to apply

Please send:

  • A short statement (cover letter) explaining why you are interested and your relevant skills
  • A brief summary of your Excel experience (examples welcomed)


Closing date: We may interview suitable candidates as applications come in.

Thank you for looking at our oppotunitiy. We are looking forward to hearing from you. 

Organisation
Willowbrook Farm Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 22 January 2026
Closing date: 31 March 2026 at 12:32
Job ref: Grant Prospecting Coordinator
Tags: Fundraising, Data Analysis, Database Management

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