Trusts and Grants Manager

Youth Sport Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on sports for youth is seeking a Trusts and Grants Manager to lead funding proposals and manage donor relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in successful bid writing and strong interpersonal skills. This flexible role offers a salary of £37,312 per annum and hybrid working options, with one day required in the Loughborough office.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successful bid writing and securing funding.
• Strong understanding of fundraising strategies and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and authoring of bids to funders.
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare proposals.
• Steward relationships with funders and manage donor reporting.

Skills

Bid writing

Funding strategies

Donor engagement

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Trusts and Grants Manager
£37,312.00 per annum (FTE)
Full time or part time considered
Hybrid working with minimum 1 day per week in the Loughborough Office

Role and responsibilities

• Lead the development and authoring of bids and proposals to Trusts and Foundations and other grant makers.
• Identify funding opportunities, collaborate with colleagues to prepare comprehensive and compelling bids and proposals, and provide regular programme reports to funders as required.
• Ensure proposals align with our priorities, strategic goals and mission.
• Steward relationships with current and new potential funders; prepare tailored proposals, presentations and engagement plans to inspire support and foster long-term partnerships.
• Develop collaborative bids with community groups and partner organisations; attend funder workshops and events; keep abreast of fundraising trends to maximise future opportunities.
• Manage donor reporting schedules, track income against targets and ensure funders receive high-quality, timely reports.
• Support the development of new income streams such as individual giving, events and partnerships, laying strong foundations for sustainable growth.

Qualifications and requirements

For this high-profile role, you must have proven experience of successful bid writing and securing funding from a range of sources, including Trusts and Foundations. Effective at donor engagement and relationship management, you will bring a strong understanding of fundraising strategies and trends, alongside excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Our culture and benefits

As a member of the team, you will feel part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days.

How to apply

If you are excited by the prospect of supporting millions of young people across the country to enjoy the life-changing benefits of play and sport, we would like to hear from you. To apply please visit https://www.youthsporttrust.org/careers and click the apply now button and complete an online application form.

Diversity and equal opportunity

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Closing date: 21 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Interviews planned for: 29 September 2025 in Loughborough

Registered charity number: 1086915