Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Officer

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer pension contribution

35 days annual leave pro rata

Hybrid working arrangements

Wisdom Wellbeing access through Bright

Job summary

SiMY Community Development in Glasgow seeks a Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Officer to build funding relationships and secure resources for young people and families. This part-time, two-day-per-week role is fixed-term for 18 months and offers pro-rated pay.

You will identify funders, prepare applications and reports, and work closely with the CEO and Programme Leads to tell SiMY's story. Flexible working arrangements and pension contributions are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, trusts and foundations.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities with trusts, foundations and partners.
• Prepare high-quality funding applications and reports.
• Build relationships with funders and supporters.
• Collaborate with CEO and Programme Leads to tell SiMY's story.
• Contribute to longer-term fundraising strategy and sustainability.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Fundraising

Trusts & Foundations

Partnership development

Organised

Deadline management

Relationship-building

Proactive

Curious

Values-driven

Job description

## Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Officer* SiMY Community Development* Part time* £31,891 – £33,878 pro-rata* Hybrid: Glasgow* Closing 30th November 2026* Advertised from 2nd November 2026* £12,756–£13,551 per annum for 2 days per week (flexible and negotiable). Fixed-term for 18 months. Flexible working arrangements#### Role**Could you help us build the relationships and funding that enable young people and families to live life tothe full?**SiMY Community Development has been creating opportunities for young people and families in Glasgow for over 26years. Our mission is to create opportunities for young people to realise their potential and make lastingpositive impacts for themselves, their families and their communities.Through our Gardening, Outdoor Activities and Creative programmes, we create Space to Breathe and Room to Grow. Weprovide opportunities for young people and families to connect with nature, spend time outdoors, be creative,build supportive relationships and develop confidence, skills and a sense of belonging.**About the role**We are looking for a motivated and skilled Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Officer to help us sustain and growSiMY's work.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing the resources and building the relationships that makeour work possible. You will identify and develop opportunities with trusts, foundations and other partners;prepare high-quality funding applications and reports; and build strong relationships with funders andsupporters.Working closely with our CEO and Programme Leads, you will help tell SiMY's story clearly and honestly,communicating the difference our work makes to young people and families.As SiMY continues to grow, you will also have the opportunity to help develop new partnerships and contribute to ourlonger-term approach to fundraising and organisational sustainability.**Hours**: 2 days per week (flexible and negotiable)**Contract**: Fixed-term for 18 months**Pension**: 3% employer contribution**Location**: Glasgow, with flexible working arrangements**Annual leave**: 35 days, including public holidays (pro rata)**Other benefits**: Access to Wisdom Wellbeing through BrightHR, including free counselling supportPlease see the full jobdescription and person specification for further information about the role.**About you**We are looking for someone who is:* An excellent communicator, with the ability to write clear and compelling funding applications.* Experienced in fundraising, trusts and foundations, partnership development or a similar role.* Organised and able to manage different opportunities and deadlines.* Confident building positive relationships with a range of people and organisations.* Proactive, curious and able to spot new opportunities.* Committed to SiMY's values and to creating positive opportunities for young people and families.You will be joining a small, committed team where everyone plays an important part. We are looking for someone whocan work independently while also enjoying collaboration and being part of a supportive organisation.**Why join SiMY?**This is an exciting time to join SiMY. We have grown significantly in recent years and are continuing to strengthenour organisation to ensure that more young people and families can benefit from the opportunities wecreate.The Trusts, Foundations & Partnerships Officer will play an important part in our next stage of development,helping us build a sustainable future and develop the relationships and resources needed to continue ourwork.If you are a skilled fundraiser and relationship-builder who wants to use your experience to make a lastingdifference for young people and families, we would love to hear from you.#### Application notes**How to apply**To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skillsand experience meet the requirements of the post.Please email your application to [e-mail].**Application deadline**: Sunday 30th November 2026**Interviews**: Interviews will be held during the first two weeks of December.**Start date**: We are hoping the successful candidate will start in January 2027.