Trust Fundraising Support Officer

Epilepsy Action; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting epilepsy seeks a dedicated Trust Fundraising Support Officer to enhance fundraising efforts. This part-time, hybrid position requires collaboration and aims to secure new funding from Trusts and Foundations. Responsibilities include building a pipeline of prospective funders, managing grant applications, and utilizing CRM data for trends analysis. Ideal candidates should possess experience in fundraising research tools and proven communication skills. Competitive salary is offered based on pro-rata rates.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong pipeline of prospective Funders aligned with our vision.
• Secure income from small-scale charitable Trusts and Grant Makers.
• Ensure timely thanking and reporting for Grants and Donations.
• Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities.

Skills

Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools

Proven communication and writing skills

Proven experience of securing Donations or Grant income

Familiarity with CRM systems

Organisational skills and detail-oriented

Job description

Trust Fundraising Support Officer

Hours: Part‑time (14 – 17.5 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid working

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

DBS: A basic check will be required

About Us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

As we achieve the goals in our 2024 – 2030 strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that’s why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.

If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Trust Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing fundraising team. 2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in further growing our income.

This new role will play a key part in delivering funding from Trusts, Foundations and other Funders across the UK, supporting the Senior Trust Fundraising Officer to maximise our income. You will be responsible for making small‑scale grant applications, and for growing our grants portfolio through identifying new funding opportunities.

There will be a range of projects to work on, providing vital support to ensure that we are increasing the number of warm Funders who regularly support the charity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build up a strong pipeline of prospective Funders by researching Trusts that align with Epilepsy Action’s vision and strategy.
• Secure income from small‑scale charitable Trusts, Foundations, and other Grant Makers to meet individual and team targets.
• Ensure timely thanking, updates and reporting for all Grants and Donations from our rolling programme of applications.
• Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities.

At Epilepsy Action, we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full‑time employees. The expectation to collaborate face‑to‑face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

About You?

We are looking for a dedicated fundraiser who has:

• Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools.
• Proven communication, writing and editing skills.
• Proven experience of securing Donations, Grant income or new business.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools.
• Organisational skills is detail‑oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines.

Interested?

If you are interested, click apply and you will be redirected our careers site to complete your application.

Closing Date

9am on Monday, 9th of February 2026

Informal Chat:

Week commencing 16th of February 2026

Interviews:

Monday, 23rd of February 2026

Recruitment Process:

We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30‑minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to a formal interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.