Scottish Disability Sport - Trust and Grants Fundraising Post

Scottish Sports Association; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Edinburgh seeks a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to enhance inclusivity in sports for individuals with disabilities. This role involves creating compelling funding applications and building donor relationships while working collaboratively in a dynamic team. The contract is for 12 months, with the potential for extension, offering 15-20 hours per week, remotely or on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in securing funding from trusts and grants.
• Strong communication skills to create engaging narratives.
• Ability to innovate connections with funders.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling funding applications.
• Steward donor relationships and diversify funding sources.
• Support long-term financial sustainability of SDS.

Skills

Successful fundraising track record

Storytelling

Collaboration

Research skills

Job description

Representing and Championing
Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport

Scottish Disability Sport - Trust and Grants Fundraising Post

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is looking for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to inspire funders to support SDS in achieving our vision to ensure sport and physical activity in Scotland are welcoming and inclusive for participants with disabilities. SDS is the Scottish governing and coordinating body of all sports for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. Our strategic plan, which directs our work, can be found on our website.

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS)
Trust and Grants Fundraising Post

Remuneration: £20 per hour
Hours: 15 – 20 hours per week (subject to agreement)
Duration: 12 months fixed term, with a potential for extension depending on success.
Contract Type: Contract for Services (on a Self-employed basis)
Responsible to: SDS Head of Policy
Deadline: 12pm, 26 September 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 8 October 2025 (Time TBC)
Workplace: Remote or office based working is available. SDS are based at Forthstone Office, 56 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB.

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is looking for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to inspire funders to support SDS in achieving our vision to ensure sport and physical activity in Scotland are welcoming and inclusive for participants with disabilities. SDS is the Scottish governing and coordinating body of all sports for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. Our strategic plan, which directs our work, can be found on our website.

Are you a sensitive storyteller, enthusiastic fundraiser, confident collaborator and dedicated researcher? You will design compelling funding applications, innovate new ways to connect with Trusts and Foundations, and steward vital income for our projects and services.

This role will enable SDS to grow its impact, strengthen donor relationships, diversify funding sources, and support long-term financial sustainability.

• Have a strong track record of securing funding via trusts and grants for organisations in the third sector?
• Have the ability to create engaging and innovative storytelling to evidence the positive impact of funding for people with a disability in Scotland?
• Have the knowledge and expertise to harness new ways of connecting to trusts, foundations and philanthropists?

You will be part of a dynamic and energetic team at SDS who support people with disabilities in Scotland to engage in sport and be more active.

To apply, please submit your C.V. and a cover letter indicating your suitability for the role to: Mark Gaffney, SDS Head of Policy at [e-mail]

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Mark at the email above or by phoning 0131 317 1130.