Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser

Trusts & Foundations Officer

Location: Remote
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week
Duration: Approximately 2 months
Contract: Temporary

Make a Difference Through Funding and Community Impact

Are you an experienced fundraiser, bid writer or charity professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity?

We are recruiting for a Trusts & Foundations Officer to join a fundraising team on a temporary basis for approximately 2 months. This role will focus on identifying funding opportunities, developing grant applications and helping to secure vital funding that supports important community services.

Working remotely as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in developing grant income, maintaining relationships with funding bodies and supporting wider fundraising objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify new grant funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and other funding bodies.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders.
• Write compelling funding applications, grant bids and tailored funding proposals.
• Manage relationships with existing funders and help secure ongoing and multi-year funding opportunities.
• Prepare and submit reports in line with funder requirements.
• Work alongside marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising successes and project impact.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activity and grants.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and its services.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, industry standards and best practice.
• Support the achievement of wider fundraising objectives.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience within fundraising, grant funding, bid writing or a similar role.
• Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality funding applications and reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience producing reports, maintaining records and working towards targets.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and virtual meeting platforms.
• An understanding of fundraising regulations and data protection principles.

Desirable

• Experience engaging communities, volunteers or supporters.
• Knowledge of end-of-life care services and the challenges faced by patients and families.
• Experience motivating and inspiring stakeholders, volunteers or colleagues.

What's on Offer?

• Fully remote working.
• Flexible part-time hours (approximately 18 hours per week).
• Temporary assignment for approximately 2 months.
• Competitive pay rate of £16.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the charity sector.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you have experience in fundraising, bid writing, grant applications, stakeholder engagement or charity administration, we'd love to hear from you.