Grants and Trust Manager

Grants and Trust Manager

Up to £40K PA (based on performance history)

Homebased with some travel to head office in Peterborough

Permanent role (35 hours a week). Part-time hours will be considered upon enquiry.

Please note that shortlisting for interview will take place as candidates apply so we strongly encourage early application to avoid disappointment.

Shine is a thriving charity providing professional advice and support to those living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. The charity is embarking on an exciting fundraising strategy and is now recruiting for a Grants and Trust Manager to join the team.

Shine is looking for an outstanding, ambitious and compelling communicator to lead the Grants and Trusts Team. The individual will:

• Manage Shine's Trust Funding Team to achieve income targets.
• Prepare clear, accurate and compelling written applications, project plans and proposals to major grant makers and other funders.
• Develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of Shine's work, in partnership with lead service staff to develop an improved, more informed approach to submitting applications.
• Keep abreast of developments within the funding sector to maximise opportunities for making approaches.
• Research new and existing funders that match to Shine's aims.
• Engage with funders to develop successful relationships and generate income.

   

We’re a team looking for someone to join us with:

• Proficiency in producing high quality, compelling and accurate written communication.
• The ability to match external brief requirements with the Shine’s aims.
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and engage with internal and external audiences.
• Confident in managing budgets.
• Experience of managing and developing a pipeline and cultivating and stewarding relationships to achieve targets.
• Knowledge of the grant funding environment in the UK is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills.

   

If you want the opportunity to join this fast paced, expanding organisation that prides itself on making a difference to the lives of individuals with Spina Bifida, then we would love to hear from you!

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.