Trusts and Grants Officer

Work with the Grants and Project Development Manager and internal teams to help nurture and grow this charity's portfolio of trust, foundation and other grant income to support both core activity and individual projects. Trusts and Grants OfficerSalary:  Banding Level 2 - £27,000 - £30,500 per annum FTE (£21,000 - £24,400 actual for 30 hours per week)Contract type:  PermanentWorking hours:  Part time, 30 hours per weekLocation:  Taunton, Somerset + the opportunity for Hybrid working This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is confident in managing a portfolio of small trusts and foundations and would like to gain experience working on major trust and grant applications. Our client is looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join their team. This role will be a key part of the fundraising team, managing a portfolio of trust and foundations with the capacity to give up to £25,000 and the opportunity to assist with major grant funding bids which will enable the organisation to drive forward its ambitious goals. You will deliver high quality written applications and reports in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-meetings and visits. They are looking for someone who has: Ability to manage tasks from start to finish and prioritise work to meet set deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to think creatively to generate income in line with our strategy. Key responsibilities and tasks to meet the fundraising strategic targets: Income generation Managing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to complete funding applications and, working with the Grants and Project Development Manager, to agree an annual programme of grant and trust applications to meet defined income targets. Assisting the Grants and Project Development Manager on major grant-funding applications and aligning smaller funds to secure match-funding for larger projects. Carrying out prospect research to identify new trust and grant funding opportunities. Fund Relationship Management Stewarding an agreed portfolio of existing Trust and Foundation relationships, ensuring funder contributions are appropriately recognised and acknowledged and that grant criteria are met. Co-ordinating reports to funders, ensuring reports meet requirements and are sent on time. Developing new relationships with trust and foundation prospects identified to secure new income. Ensuring data on grant income and funders are updated and maintained to a high standard on the internal CRM (customer relationship management) system (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT) and Microsoft SharePoint. Assisting with the administration of the charity’s Programme Management Board (PMB) and project development documentation, helping develop cases of support and content for funding applications. Supporting Wilder Fundraising Strategy Highlighting funding opportunities to internal teams and contributing to funding applications led by other teams. Liaising with the Finance team to ensure grants are properly recorded, allocated and spending tracked. Providing additional support to the Fundraising & Marketing Team (F&M) and other internal teams, as required and agreed with your line manager. This employer offers some fantastic benefits including: 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance Flexible and agile working Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions Diversity networks through affiliation through a national network of aligned charitable trusts Paid volunteer days Continuous Professional Development opportunities 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown Staff social calendar and events The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate Closing date: Monday 24 November 2025 Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This charity believes everyone is part of nature and should have the opportunity to experience nature, and in turn value and want to protect our natural world. The charity's people are the most valuable asset they have in achieving their strategic goals. They know that while they have amazing people with an amazing diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds they have work to do to make sure they are as inclusive and representative as possible. No agencies please.