Trust & Philanthropy Officer

hireful; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a Trust & Philanthropy Officer to drive fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include researching prospective funders, writing proposals, and building relationships with corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have substantial trust fundraising experience and exceptional writing skills, crucial for crafting impactful funding proposals. This role offers flexibility through hybrid or remote work options, with a commitment to work at the Bath office 20% of the time. Join a dedicated team making a real impact!

Qualifications

• Experience in trust fundraising including proposal writing and prospect research.
• Ability to synthesize information from diverse sources.
• Competence in working with data and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research for funding opportunities.
• Write proposals and funding reports to Trusts and Foundations.
• Build relationships with supporters and funders.
• Support corporate partnerships and general P&P administration.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Trust fundraising

Proposal writing

Prospect research

Understanding data

Job description

Trust & Philanthropy Officer

Full Time – Permanent | Up to £32,414.42 per annum plus benefits | Location: Hybrid or Remote (UK based only)

Our client are a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and their mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

They’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by their employee engagement rating, which puts them comfortably above the charity benchmark and they want to attract the brightest and the best to help them beat this condition and change society for the better.

In this role, you will be responsible for prospect research across both areas; writing proposals and funding reports to small and medium-sized Trusts and Foundations; leading on a new mid-value programme for major donors; building strong relationships with supporters and funders; supporting with corporate partnerships where appropriate; and general administration for the P&P Team as required.

They’re a small team with big ambitions and plenty of exciting events and activities in plan, particularly as they enter their 40th anniversary year in 2026!

Do you have excellent writing skills, with the ability to synthesise information from a range of sources?
Do you have significant experience of trust fundraising – proposal writing and prospect research?
Do you have the ability to work with and understand data, supporting the team to get maximum value from our CRM system?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, they’d love to hear from you.

Location

In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working either on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend their central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month), or working in a fully remote way.

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Monday 12th January at 9:00am. Interview date will be 20th/ 21st January 2026.

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