Trusts and Grants Manager

CHM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to cancer health and wellbeing is seeking a Trusts and Grants Manager to lead their fundraising efforts. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of grants and building relationships with funders to secure vital funding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing and project management, with excellent communication skills. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible and hybrid working options, along with generous benefits including 30 days holiday and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working

Subsidised lunch

Enhanced sick pay

Free Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to subsidised wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations.
• Confident in writing persuasive, high-quality funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trusts and grants portfolio, from smaller awards to high-value grants.
• Develop a strong funder pipeline and submit high-quality applications.

Skills

Grant Writing

Project Management

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Trusts and Grants Manager
Job Ref: TGM444
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: This role is offered on a hybrid basis with attendance at the charity's UK National Centre near Bristol 3 days per week

About the Employer

Our client is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. They help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through their team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)

This organisation helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making their services freely available, the aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

The role

This charity is excited to be recruiting a newTrusts and Grants Managerand they are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to operationalise and deliver a refreshed trusts and grants strategy.

This is a key role within the High Value Fundraising Team, with responsibility for managing the full trusts and grants portfolio, from smaller awards (c. £5,000) through to significant high-value grants (typically £10,000 and above). The postholder will lead on developing a strong funder pipeline, submitting high-quality applications and reports, stewarding funders, and maximising income across the programme.

The successful candidate will initially hold sole responsibility for the trusts and grants income stream, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications. However, depending on income growth over the first 12–18 months, there may be an opportunity to expand the team and recruit a Trusts and Grants Officer to support delivery, which would bring a future line management element to the role.

This role would suit someone who has previously managed an income stream within a smaller charity environment, or an experienced Trusts and Grants Officer who is looking to take the next step into a management-level position.

The individual they are looking for will:

• Have a proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations across a range of values.
• Be confident in writing persuasive, high-quality funding applications and reports.
• Bring strong project management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to grow and manage a healthy prospect pipeline.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills, able to collaborate across functions and represent this charity externally with professionalism and passion.
• Be highly motivated and proactive, with a commitment to delivering excellent funder experiences and upholding the mission and values of this charity.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into thepension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at their UK National Centre, BS20

Timetable for appointment
Closing date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Start date: As soon as possible

Please note: This employer would advise anyone interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as they may close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

Thank you for considering this charity, they look forward to hearing from you!

To Apply and for more information

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This employer is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. They are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support their ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both their employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. They welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.