Trust Fundraising Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the team as a Trust Fundraising Officer, in this hybrid-working role.

If you are passionate about inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them, then apply today!

Position: Trusts Officer (Fundraising)

Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Circa £27,000- £29,500 per annum, plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Hybrid working, generous holiday allowance (34-36 days per annum), option to buy additional annual leave via annual leave purchase scheme, sustainable travel perks scheme, pension and life insurance provisions (3x salary), Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development opportunities

Closing Date: 11 August 2024 at 11:59pm. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply early to register your interest.  We reserve the right to close applications early.

Interview Date: 19 August 2024

The Role

Each year the organisation delivers one of Europe’s largest science festivals, a primary school education programme across Scotland, a careers event for secondary school pupils, climate engagement programmes and a variety of international programming activities and projects.

As Trusts Officer in the Development (Fundraising) Team, you will be responsible for seeking out, identifying and securing financial support from a range of a wide range of trusts and foundations. You will also develop and strengthen relationships with existing funding partners cultivating and stewarding long lasting and high-level relationships.

About You

You will have proven experience in trusts fundraising and experience of creating successful funding applications and cases for support. Pro-active and enthusiastic, you will be target and essential to delivering the organisation’s fundraising targets.

With a flexible, creative and collaborative approach, you will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task while working under pressure.

The Organisation

The organisation delivers one of Europe’s largest science festivals, a primary school education programme across Scotland, a careers event for secondary school pupils, climate engagement programmes and a variety of international programming activities and projects. They believe in inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them.

You may have experience in other areas such as Trusts, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Trust Fundraiser, Trust Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Trusts and Grants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.