Fundraising Consultant

NATIONAL TRUST; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A heritage conservation organization is seeking a part-time fundraiser for a 15-month role focused on the Bath Assembly Rooms project. You will develop and lead fundraising strategies, working collaboratively to increase income from corporate and individual sources. If you have experience in public fundraising and a knack for nurturing donor relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a crucial project before its reopening in 2027.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public fundraising appeals and local engagement events.
• Ability to nurture relationships with local donors and prospects.
• Experience in writing compelling funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the fundraising strategy for the Bath Assembly Rooms project.
• Lead development of funding applications.
• Collaborate with project and national teams to grow income.

Skills

Successful fundraising campaign experience

Experience of leading small and medium funding applications

Experience of building long-term relationships with supporters

Knowledge of international fundraising

Superior written skills

Job description

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

This is a part time, fixed term role for 15 months, focusing on our Bath Assembly Rooms project. The Assembly Rooms are a significant part of the World Heritage Site of Bath. Our ambition is to explore the role they played in society, and what it means today, whilst celebrating its beauty and splendour. The building is now closed whilst we carry out repair and conservation work and will open in 2027 with a new visitor experience.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our South West team. You'll build on our already successful achievements, grow our public fundraising, increase corporate supporters and develop our US strategy as well as growing our profile in Bath.

What it's like to work here

This is an exciting time to join the project as we move into the final and critical year of fundraising. The foundations have been set, and you’ll continue to build on our success, developing our US and corporate strategy and increasing income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, individuals and public fundraising.

You will be part of a mixed discipline team in the SW, working directly with the Assembly Rooms project team. You will divide your time between Bath, our head office in Swindon and home working, with occasional travel to our regional office in Bristol.

What you'll be doing

As a mixed discipline fundraiser, you’ll deliver the fundraising strategy for the project. You will lead on the development of small and medium funding applications and apply your skills to both Grant and Trust applications. Your proposal writing will bring the project to life, inspire supporters and build lasting partnerships.

You will work collaboratively with the project team and national colleagues to grow our income from Individuals, corporate and international sources, with a focus on US engagement.

You might have a background in heritage or experience of fundraising for arts and culture.

Who we're looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• • You’ll have successful fundraising campaign experience and have worked on public fundraising appeals, local engagement opportunities and events.
• Experience of leading small and medium size funding applications (up to £100K).
• Experience of building long-term relationships with supporters will show that you can nurture relationships with local prospects, donors and partners.
• Experience or knowledge of international fundraising, corporate fundraising or donor engagement
• Superior written skills enabling you to write compelling cases for support

Additional criteria for all other applicants:

• Experience or knowledge of international fundraising, corporate fundraising and donor engagement

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places