Trusts and Grants Lead (Job Share)

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave pro rata

Birthday leave

Training budget

Discounted gym

Hybrid working

Impactful work

Job summary

Ath by Ashby Jenkins Recruitment Ltd in London is recruiting a part-time Trusts and Grants Lead (20 hours per week, job share) to sustain and grow income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders for East London youth work. Hybrid working with at least one onsite day per week.

The role requires proven success in securing grants, excellent grant writing, and strong stakeholder relationship skills. Salary is £43,000–£45,000 pro rata, with 33 days leave pro rata and a training budget.

Qualifications

• A strong track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience developing high-quality grant applications and reports.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, funders and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and how grant-making organisations operate.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality funding proposals and grant applications.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with funders and funders’ networks.
• Collaborate with delivery colleagues to create compelling funding opportunities aligned to strategic priorities.

Job description

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Job Share (20 hours per week)

Location: Dagenham, East London - Hybrid working (minimum one day per week onsite)

Closing date: 9 November 2026

Benefits: 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata), additional birthday leave, training budget, discounted gym, hybrid working, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Future Youth Zone as a Trusts and Grants Lead, helping continue their work to deliver world class youth provision. Since opening they’ve supported over 19,000 young people, helping them believe their future is limitless. Working alongside another Trusts and Grants Lead as part of a job share, you will play a key role in sustaining and growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders to support life-changing youth work for young people across East London.

As part of a successful fundraising team with established relationships, you will develop high-quality funding proposals, build long-term relationships with funders, and work closely with delivery colleagues to create compelling funding opportunities aligned to the organisation's strategic priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser looking for a flexible, part-time role within a dynamic and mission-led organisation.

To be successful as the Trusts and Grants Lead, you will need:

• A strong track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience developing high-quality grant applications and reports.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, funders and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and how grant-making organisations operate.