Trust and Grants Fundraiser

Samaritans


Date: 19 hours ago
City: Epsom
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Contract type: Full time

At Samaritans, we’re dedicated to reducing suicide and supporting those who need us most. We’re looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and play a crucial role in securing funding to deliver life-saving services.

• £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (full time)

• Full time or part time hours considered (full hours is 35 hours per week)

• Permanent contract

• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value.

• The team currently works from the Ewell office one day a week (Tuesdays).

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative fundraising team.

• Help secure significant grants to deliver impactful programmes.

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Keen to learn more about the role?

Watch this video from our current Trust and Grants Fundraiser, Aine.

About the Role

As our Trust and Grants Fundraiser, you’ll lead on generating income from high value grants. Focusing on developing our high value trust portfolio, the role will mobilise funders in order to generate funding to support Samaritans strategic projects nationally and the Samaritans Branch Network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Bid development and writing

• Supporter care and stewardship

• Financial Management

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in creating and delivering applications to funders and successfully securing high value (5-figure+) grants

• Experience of managing a portfolio of funding relationships and understanding of funder grant management requirements

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the application / bid process for large grants.

• Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Job Description is here

Why Samaritans?

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting our employees to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of others while developing your skills in a positive and forward-thinking environment.

Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.

Application

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer some application questions. Applications close at 9 am on 18 July, with video interviews taking place after 23 July.

Application Questions include;

1. Tell us about your experience and track record in creating and delivering applications to funders and successfully securing high value (5-figure+) grants. 250 words max

2. What interests you about Samaritans and the cause? What do you think makes us compelling to a funder? 250 words max

3. Tell us about your experience in managing a portfolio of funding relationships you’ve your understanding of funder grant management requirements. 250 words max

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.

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