Fundraising Manager – Hybrid, Grants & Foundations

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to NT places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Perks at work discounts

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the Midlands & East of England Specialist Delivery Team. You will secure funding from trusts, foundations, and partners, shaping compelling propositions and supporting NLHF bids.

Hybrid role covering Midlands & East region with 40–60% site visits, 30 hours/week over 4 days, reporting into the Midlands & East Specialist Delivery Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and bid writing.
• Track record of identifying and securing grants from trusts/foundations.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for nature, heritage and community work.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure small–to–medium grants (up to £100k).
• Support larger place-based funding incl. NLHF bids and collaborates with internal teams.
• Shape funding propositions and manage relationships with funders and donors.
• Ensure funding is monitored, evaluated and compliant with requirements.
• Provide guidance to colleagues to embed a proactive fundraising culture.

Skills

Fundraising and bid writing

Grant identification & securing

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Interest in nature/heritage

Education

Professional fundraising qualification

Job description

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the Midlands & East of England Specialist Delivery Team. You will secure funding from trusts, foundations, and partners, shaping compelling propositions and supporting NLHF bids.

Hybrid role covering Midlands & East region with 40–60% site visits, 30 hours/week over 4 days, reporting into the Midlands & East Specialist Delivery Team.