Trusts and Grants Manager

Youth Sport Trust; Nanpantan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An initiative supporting youth development is seeking a Trusts and Grants Manager to lead the development of funding proposals and manage relationships with funders. The ideal candidate will have experience in successful bid writing and be effective in donor engagement. Join a team that values creativity and innovation while working towards positive futures for young people in the UK. Benefits include generous annual leave and health cash plans.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing and funding acquisition.
• Strong understanding of fundraising strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of bids and proposals for funding.
• Identify and steward relationships with funders.
• Manage donor reporting schedules and ensure quality reports.

Skills

Bid writing

Funding strategies

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

Job description

Overview

If you are effective at preparing and delivering proposals that gain financial support from trusts and foundations, government, the National Lottery or other relevant sources, this is an incredible opportunity for you to positively shape the futures of young people in the UK. At the Youth Sport Trust we are passionate about building a brighter future for young people by harnessing the power of play and sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement.

Responsibilities

As Trusts and Grants Manager, you will lead the development and authoring of our bids and proposals to Trusts and Foundations and other grant makers. You will identify funding opportunities, collaborate with colleagues to prepare comprehensive and compelling bids and proposals as well as providing regular programme reports to funders as required. Important will be the ability to ensure proposals align with our priorities, strategic goals and mission.

A key part of the role will be stewarding relationships with current and new potential funders, preparing tailored proposals, presentations and engagement plans to inspire support and foster long-term partnerships. You will also develop collaborative bids with community groups and partner organisations, attend funder workshops and events, and keep abreast of fundraising trends to maximise future opportunities.

We will look to you to manage donor reporting schedules, track income against targets and ensure funders receive high-quality, timely reports. Alongside this, you will support the development of new income streams such as individual giving, events and partnerships, laying strong foundations for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits & Culture

As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much 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.