Grants Manager

The Music Works; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Music Works is looking for an experienced Grants Manager to join their fundraising team in Gloucester. This full-time role involves taking ownership of grants and trusts income, from writing applications to managing funder relationships.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of Fundraising and oversee the entire process, ensuring effective communication and reporting. The position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in trust and foundation fundraising.
• Experience in managing grants and funder communications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write and submit funding applications.
• Manage active grants and support funder communications.
• Lead on reporting for trusts and foundations.

Skills

Trust and foundation fundraising

Writing funding applications

Communication skills

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Grants Manager to join our fundraising team and take ownership of our grants and trusts income, from research and writing through to reporting and funder relationships.

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage the end‑to‑end process of our trusts and foundations income. Core responsibilities include:

• Writing and submitting funding applications
• Managing active grants and supporting funder communications
• Leading on reporting
• Maintaining our funder stewardship plan

This role suits someone with a proven track record in trust and foundation fundraising who is confident working independently, motivated by making a difference, and ready to play a key part in sustaining and growing our work.

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (part‑time 0.8 considered)

Contract: Permanent

Location: The Music Works – Gloucester Hub / Hybrid

Deadline: Monday 29th June, 5pm

In line with The Music Works safeguarding policy, appointments are normally subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation and we promote equal opportunities. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who reflect the community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.