Trust & Grants Fundraiser

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

Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer, you will research suitable funding opportunities, write persuasive applications and maintain an effective funding pipeline. You will also coordinate grant reporting, gather evidence and outcomes, and keep accurate records of opportunities, deadlines and results.

About the role

To secure income from trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies by researching opportunities, developing high-quality applications, maintaining a robust funding pipeline and supporting grant reporting, helping InterAct achieve its strategic objectives and expand opportunities for young people/young adults thatInterAct supports.

What you’ll do

• Research trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies.
• Develop clear, compelling applications aligned with InterAct’s 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 keep the CEO informed of progress.
• Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal, regulatory and best‑practice requirements.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of identifying suitable funding opportunities and securing grants from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies or other grant‑making organisations. You will be an excellent and persuasive writer with strong attention to detail, sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. You will also be confident collaborating with colleagues and committed to InterAct’s mission and values.

Experience in the charity, voluntary, SEND, disability or youth sectors would be an advantage, as would knowledge of project budgeting, capital fundraising, funder reporting or fundraising databases.

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000–£37,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.
• 14 hours per week, worked flexibly, with potential to increase as the funding pipeline develops.
• Hybrid/remote working, with occasional office attendance agreed in advance.
• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays, with additional leave linked to length of service.
• Pension scheme and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people with SEND and their families.