Are you a creative communicator with an eye for detail and a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trusts & Foundations Officer to join our friendly, high-performing fundraising team.
In this role, you’ll help secure the vital funding that powers our work by preparing, developing, and submitting compelling funding applications in collaboration with the Trusts & Foundations Manager.
What You’ll Do
Working closely with our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll:
- Secure funding from high-value trusts and major grant-giving organisations
- Maximise income from our diverse and well-established portfolio of grant-makers
- Proactively research and identify new trust and foundation opportunities using AI research and databases
- Gather information to produce compelling, data-driven funding proposals
- Support donor visits, events, and meetings that bring our work to life
- Keep everything running smoothly with accurate records and clear communication across the team
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of creativity, organisation, and curiosity. You’ll have:
- At least one year’s experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, or similar experience in fundraising or communications
- A successful track record in grant applications
- A proven ability to write successful, persuasive funding applications
- Excellent communication and research skills, with confidence using AI tools to uncover new insights
- Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar CRM
- A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling that inspires giving
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships
What we offer
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, please apply below.
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website https://joinus.isabelhospice.org.uk/vacancies