Trusts and Grants Manager

NFP People Limited; Grimsby; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Grimsby is seeking a Trusts and Grants Manager to play a vital role in fundraising aimed at empowering young people. This hybrid position requires effective communication and experience in securing funds through successful proposals. You'll work closely with a passionate team to generate significant income and support diverse projects. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, adept at managing relationships with donors and external stakeholders, contributing significantly to the charity's mission.

Benefits

Workplace Pension

Free gym access

Access to bespoke training and mentoring

33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays)

Birthday holiday leave

Qualifications

• Experience securing gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources.
• Ability to articulate why Youth Zones matter to inspire funders.
• Proven skills in clear narrative and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling bids and funding proposals for the Youth Zone.
• Lead on generating income through diverse projects.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information for bids.

Skills

Writing successful funding applications

Managing a fundraising pipeline

Collaborating across teams

Producing high-quality donor reports

Representing an organisation externally

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

As Grants and Trusts Officer, you’ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone’s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Trusts and Grants Manager

Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day a week at Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, hours per week.

Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave.

Closing Date: am Monday 23rd February 2026

First Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026

About the Role

This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you’ll help generate over £ million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You’ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support – from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes.

You’ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you’ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do.

About You

You’ll need to be a strong communicator and natural storyteller, someone who can clearly articulate why Youth Zones matter and inspire funders to get behind the charity.

You will have experience of:

• Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources.
• Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes
• Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery.
• Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies.
• Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, events, or presentations, with confidence and professionalism

If you’re a strategic thinker, a persuasive writer and a team player ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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