Grants Manager

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature conservation charity in the UK is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to drive funding from trusts and foundations. You will lead the funding application process, manage the grants cycle, and build strong relationships with funders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in grants fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of financial management. This position requires a full driving licence and the ability to travel. Competitive compensation is offered with an opportunity to make a significant impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in successful grants fundraising.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Strong financial understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-quality funding applications.
• Build strong relationships with funders.
• Manage the full grants cycle.
• Identify priority projects for funding.
• Ensure timely reporting and donor stewardship.

Skills

Grants fundraising experience

Writing and communication skills

Financial understanding

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Job Advert

Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing nature conservation charities as a Grants Manager.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to secure vital income from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant makers. You will lead the development of high-quality funding applications, build strong relationships with funders, and manage the full grants cycle to support our mission to restore nature across Yorkshire.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance and conservation delivery, you’ll identify priority projects, develop compelling cases for support, maintain an effective funding pipeline, and ensure timely reporting and excellent donor stewardship. You will also line‑manage a Grants Officer and play a key role in achieving ambitious annual income targets of £500k–£1M.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in successful grants fundraising, outstanding writing and communication skills, strong financial understanding, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to our sites is essential.

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.

Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: 11th January 2026

Interview date: 26th January 2026 (in person at our Head Office on St. George’s Place, York)

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.