Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join their dynamic team in London. This full-time role offers the chance to leverage your exceptional writing and relationship-building skills to secure vital funding from trusts and foundations. Collaborating closely with experienced colleagues, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing strategic initiatives aimed at expanding support. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization is dedicated to creating an equitable workplace where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Service-related sick pay

Mencap Pension Plan

Death in service cover

Health cash plan option

Employee assistance program

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and relationship management.
• Strong writing skills to craft compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospects and inspire support from trusts and foundations.
• Implement fundraising strategy with the team.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Experience in delivering donations

Relationship-building

Self-motivated and organized

Job description

Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer, London

Client: Mencap

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Job Advert

Do you have a passion for writing and building relationships? Are you an excellent communicator? If you are looking to develop your career in fundraising, we may have the perfect role for you.

As a Trust and Statutory Officer, you will use your strategic approach and excellent relationship-building, influencing, and writing skills to identify prospects and inspire support from trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager and Officer, as well as other colleagues, you will play a key role in helping us to implement our strategy.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position. We are based in London, but we are flexible regarding where your work is done. You can work from home or a local Mencap office.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in delivering donations from trusts and foundations
• A passion for writing and relationship-building
• Well-organized, self-motivated, confident working to KPIs and targets

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.

This is an exciting time to join us. You will be part of a growing and ambitious team of fundraisers focused on strengthening current relationships and reaching new audiences to secure funding for our increasing needs. Please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. We especially welcome applications from disabled individuals and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are underrepresented in our workforce.

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service, plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service-related sick pay after 6 months probation
• Eligibility to join the Mencap Pension Plan, with employer contributions up to 5% and NI savings; auto-enrollment after three months if not opted in
• Membership of the pension plan includes up to 3x salary death in service cover and 50% salary income protection after 26 weeks of long-term sickness
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras
• Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for support and advice