Grants and Trusts Officer

3 weeks ago


Gillingham, United Kingdom Learn and Thrive Full time

**Job Summary**:
Are you a proactive and enthusiastic Trust and Grants Officer who values empowering others, making things better, and building trust through openness.

As the Grants and Trusts Officer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding opportunities and fostering meaningful relationships with funders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission while enhancing your professional skills and personal growth.

**Background**:
In a world where everyone with Down's syndrome thrives, Learn and Thrive is dedicated to supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support and empowering them to thrive throughout their lives. We believe everyone has the right to a fulfilling life within their community, regardless of their diagnosis. Learn and Thrive understands the barriers created by society for individuals with Down’s syndrome and is committed to providing online tools to break through these barriers and facilitate their best life.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Building Positive Relationships**: Cultivate strong partnerships with trusts, grants, and foundations. Ensure timely and meaningful communication with funders, including thank-you messages, updates, and reporting.
- **Prospect Research**: Conduct thorough research using trust-finding databases and other resources to identify potential grant makers. Match suitable projects with the most appropriate funders.
- **Living Our Values**: Embody the values of our organisation: Empowering everyone, Making things better, and Building trust through Openness. Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a supportive work environment.
- **Utilising Networking Opportunities**: Actively engage in networking activities, including LinkedIn and other platforms, to expand our network and strengthen relationships within the funding community.

**Requirements**:

- Passion for our cause and commitment to making a positive impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Proficiency in prospect research and familiarity with grant-making processes.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to embody our organisation’s values and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Knowledge of safeguarding best practices and commitment to upholding them.
- Willingness to explore diverse methods of stewardship and relationship building.

**Reports to**: CEO

**Location**: Medway/Maidstone area

**Contract**: Permanent, Immediate Start

**Remuneration**: Circa £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata

**Working Hours**: 15 hours per week (including home working);_**Approximately 1 day per month on-site meeting with the team.**_

**Annual Leave**: 28 days (including statutory holidays)

**Join us in our mission to empower children and young people with Down’s syndrome and other learning needs. Together, we make a difference.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- persuasive writing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gillingham, ME8 0HA

Application deadline: 24/05/2024
Reference ID: Grants and Trusts 24



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