Impact-Focused Trusts & Grants Fundraiser (Part-Time, Hybrid)

South West Community Chaplaincy; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid/remote working

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

InterAct is seeking a Grants Fundraiser to research funding opportunities, write high-quality applications, and maintain an effective funding pipeline. You will coordinate reporting, gather evidence and outcomes, and keep Records of opportunities, deadlines and results.

In this role you will secure income from trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies to support InterAct's objectives and expand opportunities for young people the charity serves.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying funding opportunities and securing grants from trusts, foundations or statutory bodies.
• Excellent, persuasive writing with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Research trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies.
• Develop clear, compelling applications aligned with priorities.
• Manage multiple opportunities, deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Work with colleagues to gather strong evidence, data and supporting information.
• Maintain an accurate funding calendar and inform the CEO of progress.
• Ensure fundraising activity meets legal, regulatory and best‑practice requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Funding research

Data gathering

Attention to detail

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

InterAct is seeking a Grants Fundraiser to research funding opportunities, write high-quality applications, and maintain an effective funding pipeline. You will coordinate reporting, gather evidence and outcomes, and keep Records of opportunities, deadlines and results.

In this role you will secure income from trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies to support InterAct's objectives and expand opportunities for young people the charity serves.