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Compassion; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Compassion is seeking a proactive Funding Officer to identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, grant-making bodies, businesses, and other third-sector stakeholders. This role emphasizes strong bid-writing and relationship-management skills to help the charity remain financially sustainable by generating new income streams and contributing to a strategic funding approach.

Location: Flexible / Remote (primarily covering the Babergh and West Suffolk area).

Qualifications

• Experience writing successful funding bids.
• Proven ability to build relationships with funders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
• Develop compelling proposals and manage the bid-writing process from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders to secure ongoing support.

Skills

Bid-writing

Relationship management

Fundraising

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Funding Officer to identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, grant-making bodies, businesses, and other third-sector stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong bid-writing and relationship-management skills to make a real difference.

Working independently and flexibly, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the charity by generating new income streams and contributing to a strategic funding approach.

Location: Flexible / Remote (primarily covering the Babergh and West Suffolk area)

Contract Type: Self-Employed Remuneration: 15% commission on secured and received funding

Hours: Flexible as required, typically 2–3 days per week (may vary)