Grants and Trusts Manager

Grants and Trusts Manager (Part-Time, Hybrid or Remote Considered)Organisation: Gilgal BirminghamHours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro rata £21,000 – £24,000 depending on experience)Location: Birmingham (hybrid and remote options considered)Closing Date: Monday 15th DecemberGilgal Birmingham is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing refuge accommodation and community-based support for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse. We offer emergency refuge spaces and a growing range of outreach services that help women rebuild their lives, access safety, and move towards independence.We are seeking a Grants and Trusts Manager to secure and manage the funding that enables this vital work. This is a key strategic role leading our grants, trusts, statutory funding and corporate income pipeline, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team. You will be responsible for prospect research, high-quality bid writing, reporting, and building strong relationships with funders and partners. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can manage the full fundraising lifecycle and contribute to the growth of a life-changing service.Key Responsibilities Strategy and PlanningWork with the CEO to implement Gilgal’s Fundraising and Income Generation Strategy.Develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporate partners.Prepare a rolling income generation plan with timelines and bid targets.Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for partnership bids and collaborative tenders.Grants and TrustsResearch and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Gilgal’s priorities.Develop strong, evidence-based funding proposals with clear outcomes and robust budgets.Coordinate with service leads and finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.Manage the full bid lifecycle, from identification through to submission, monitoring, and evaluation.Maintain a funding tracker with deadlines, progress updates, and reporting requirements.Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with funders, trusts, commissioners, and partners.Provide ongoing updates to funders to strengthen long-term partnerships.Attend relevant meetings, events, and briefings.Reporting and MonitoringProduce clear, impact-focused reports for funders and stakeholders.Work with colleagues to collect and analyse outcomes data to inform bids and reporting.Review successful and unsuccessful bids to identify trends and improve future applications.Support the CEO and Finance Director in aligning budgets with funder requirements.Contribute to regular Funding Overview Reports and Income Generation Plans for the Board.Corporate and Individual Fundraising SupportSupport the CEO in developing relationships with corporate partners and donors.Contribute to wider fundraising initiatives as needed.Other ResponsibilitiesUphold confidentiality and data protection in line with Gilgal’s policies and the Data Protection Act.Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.Contribute to organisational planning, evaluation, and policy development.Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the CEO.Essential Skills and ExperienceProven track record in trusts and grants fundraising at a senior level.Experience in bid writing and grant management within the charity or public sector.Strong understanding of trust, foundation, and statutory funding landscapes.Excellent written communication and persuasive writing skills.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Financial literacy and ability to prepare project budgets.A collaborative, flexible, and motivated approach to work.DesirableMembership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or similar.Experience using CRM or fundraising databases.Experience in the domestic abuse, housing, or social care sectors.Experience with corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships.Knowledge of impact measurement and theory of change.Knowledge of funders in Birmingham/West Midlands and/or with an interest in domestic abuse.Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to women only and is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010). All appointments are subject to references and a DBS check.To learn more about Gilgal Birmingham and the services we provide, visit www.gilgalbham.org.uk