Trusts And Grants Fundraising Lead

Suffolk Wildlife Trust; Ashbocking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Wildlife Trust seeks a driven Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy focused on trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. Based in Ashbocking with hybrid working, you will research prospects, craft funding proposals, manage reporting, and track performance against targets.

You'll collaborate with conservation, finance, and communications colleagues to align funding proposals with project needs and strategic priorities, building lasting

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to research funders, interpret guidelines, evaluate project costs.
• Knowledge of environmental trusts and grant-making processes.
• Effective written funding proposals and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of charity finance, budgeting and grant reporting.
• Experience in environmental and charitable sectors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle deadlines.
• Comfort with hybrid working and working from Ashbocking when needed.
• Proficiency with standard office software and CRM fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of a trusts and grants fundraising strategy.
• Research prospects, prepare compelling funding applications and manage reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activity and track performance against targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with funders and coordinate internal input for strong cases for support.
• Collaborate with conservation, finance, and communications teams to align proposals with priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fundraising knowledge

Communication skills

Finance literacy

Organizational skills

Hybrid working

Office software & CRM

Environmental sector experience

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in fundraising

Tools

CRM databases

Fundraising software

Job description

Company Description

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s dedicated nature charity, focused on protecting and restoring wildlife across the county. The Trust works with local communities to inspire and enable action for the natural environment, from practical conservation to advocacy and education. It manages nature reserves and delivers projects that enhance habitats, support biodiversity, and promote sustainable land use. Team members collaborate with partners, volunteers, and supporters to secure the resources needed to safeguard Suffolk’s wildlife for future generations.

Role Description

The Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in Ashbocking, with the flexibility to work from home part of the week. This role leads the development and delivery of a trusts and grants fundraising strategy to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant‑making bodies. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include researching prospects, preparing compelling funding applications, managing grant reporting, and maintaining accurate records of fundraising activity. The role involves building and nurturing relationships with funders, coordinating internal input to develop strong cases for support, and tracking performance against targets. The postholder will collaborate closely with colleagues across conservation, finance, and communications to align funding proposals with project needs and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to research funders, interpret guidelines, evaluate project costs, and monitor fundraising performance.


• Knowledge of environmental trusts and grant‑making processes, including experience preparing applications and managing ongoing funder relationships.


• Effective communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive funding proposals and engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.


• Understanding of finance in a charity or non‑profit context, including budgeting, financial reporting for grants, and basic financial literacy.


• Experience within the environmental and charitable sectors.


• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.


• Comfort with hybrid working, including the ability to work independently from home and collaborate in person at Ashbocking.


• Proficiency with standard office software and fundraising or CRM databases.


• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in fundraising, charity management, conservation, or a related field is important