Fundraising & Grants Officer Full Time NEW

SALARY: £28,000–£29,500

REPORTS TO: Trusts, Foundations & Strategic Partnerships Manager

ABOUT US

We are a charity dedicated to ending suicide, with love.

For over 30 years we have developed a therapeutic community model that combines gold-standard therapeutic approaches with leading trauma-informed practice. We work with people and communities most at risk of suicide, including racialised communities, LGBTQI+ populations and neurodivergent people.

THE ROLE

This role is ideal for someone early in their fundraising career who wants to make a significant contribution to a mission-driven organisation.

You will help identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, maintain funder relationships, coordinate reporting requirements and ensure the smooth running of our fundraising systems and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research trusts, foundations and grant opportunities.

• Prepare and submit smaller grant applications.

• Support larger funding applications and bids.

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and databases.

• Coordinate grant monitoring and reporting requirements.

• Track deadlines and compliance obligations.

• Support community fundraising initiatives.

• Research funding secured by comparable organisations.

• Assist with funder stewardship and communications.

• Produce briefing notes and prospect research.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Strong research and analytical abilities.

• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Confidence working with databases and administrative systems.

• Passion for social impact and community wellbeing.

Desirable

• Experience in fundraising, research, policy, communications or administration.

• Experience writing funding applications, reports or persuasive documents.

• Understanding of mental health, suicide prevention or social justice issues.

• Experience volunteering or working within the voluntary sector.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A unique opportunity to develop a fundraising career.

• Direct exposure to strategic funding and partnership development.

• A supportive and mission-led environment.

• Opportunities to develop grant-writing and relationship-management skills.