Senior Trust & Grant Fundraiser

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key strategic role in securing sustainable funding, both restricted and unrestricted, that enables Carers Resource to enhance, expand and support our existing services and allows us to invest in organisational infrastructure, website and digital technology. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of personally securing at least £200,000 per annum in trust and grant income and will be confident developing compelling funding applications, building long-term funder relationships, and identifying new income opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who is passionate about making a difference and wants to contribute to the growth and impact of a respected regional charity. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a trust and grants fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Research and identify suitable trust, foundation and statutory funding opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality, persuasive funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest.
• Secure a minimum of £200,000 per annum in trust and grant income.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the full grant cycle including applications, monitoring, reporting and stewardship.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop funding priorities and project budgets.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather impact data, case studies and outcomes.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and reporting system for funding applications and deadlines.
• Produce timely and accurate reports for funders demonstrating impact and outcomes.
• Monitor fundraising trends, sector developments and funding opportunities relevant to carers and community services.
• Support the development of partnership and collaborative funding bids where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
  
  Demonstrable success in securing trust and grant funding, including a proven track record of personally generating at least £200,000 annually.
• At least 3 years experience of writing successful funding applications to trusts, foundations and statutory funders.
• Excellent written communication and bid-writing skills.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple funding applications and deadlines effectively.
• Experience of developing fundraising pipelines and income strategies.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Passion for supporting carers, vulnerable people and local communities.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
Desirable
• Experience working within the charity, health or social care sector.
• Knowledge of issues affecting unpaid carers and vulnerable communities.
• Experience of reporting to senior leadership teams and trustees.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Personal Attributes
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to fundraising
• Compassionate and values-driven
• Professional, resilient and adaptable
  
  Opportunity to work for a respected and impactful Yorkshire charity
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
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