Sense

Senior Trusts Officer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Sense, we believe everyone should be able to take part in life no matter their disability. Every day, we work alongside people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities so they can communicate, connect and thrive. We re now looking for a Senior Trusts Officer to join our ambitious and friendly High Value Relationships team in London on a six months fixed term contract covering maternity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven fundraiser to play a key role in growing income from charitable trusts and foundations, making a direct difference to people s lives across the UK and internationally. About the Role As Senior Trusts Officer, you ll lead on securing and developing trust and foundation partnership, building a sustainable income stream that fuels Sense s life-changing work. You ll manage your own portfolio of funders, both warm and new, developing strong, long-term relationships and writing compelling, bespoke proposals and reports. Working towards an income target of £250,000 and above, you ll help shape and deliver our trust fundraising strategy. This role offers real variety: researching new opportunities, meeting with funders, crafting persuasive cases for support, and collaborating with inspiring colleagues across Sense s projects and services. Key Responsibilities Work in partnership with the Trusts Manager and Head of High Value to develop and implement a strategy and Annual Plans for the Trusts Team to maximise income Contribute to the pipeline of Trust funding opportunities through upkeep of and additions to existing systems Research, approach and establish relationships with prospective funders with the view of achieving long term relationships Establish and develop positive strategic relationships with key people in the funding organisations Develop strong and effective relationships with other members of the team and colleagues in Sense operations. Please review the full job description attached for further details about the role responsibilities and person specification. What we're looking for You ll be someone who combines strategic thinking with creativity and care. With at least two years experience in trust and foundation fundraising and a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets, you ll be confident managing relationships and writing outstanding funding proposals. You ll bring: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience cultivating and stewarding trust relationships Strong organisational and research abilities A proactive, collaborative attitude and the confidence to work independently Experience using CRM systems (ideally Dynamics) and a genuine passion for Sense s mission will help you thrive in this role. About Sense We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. To apply Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be screening candidates as we receive applications and reserve the right to close posts at any time. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Support Worker (Flexible Hours) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Empower Connection and Support Independence Every Day Location: Sense Otterhayes, Ottery St Mary Contract: Permanent Full-time, Part-time & Relief available Looking for a rewarding role whe click apply for full job details

Statutory fundraising manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. About the role We re looking for a Statutory Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our statutory income at a pivotal time for Sense. Statutory fundraising is a key growth area, and this role will shape our approach to securing funding from government bodies, lottery funders and public sector partners. Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO, and senior colleagues across operations and finance, you ll develop and deliver a clear statutory fundraising strategy. You ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to design compelling programmes, secure significant funding, and ensure excellent stewardship of our funders. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory fundraiser who wants to see their work directly enable high-quality, person-centred services for disabled people with complex needs. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders. Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including six-figure (and ideally seven-figure) grants. Lead the development of high-quality funding bids, working with senior leaders and operational teams to shape strong programme proposals. Manage relationships with statutory funders, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing all narrative and financial reporting. Take responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate financial and programme reporting. Stay up to date with sector developments to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Sense s strategy. Develop and contribute to partnership and consortia bids with external organisations, academic institutions and service providers. Work collaboratively across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation to support shared goals and learning. Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice and all relevant policies and procedures. Some travel will be required to visit Sense services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. About you You ll be an experienced statutory fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant funding and managing funder relationships. You ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable with financial and impact reporting, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You ll bring: Proven success securing income from statutory and lottery funders, including six-figure grants (seven-figure desirable). Experience developing funding proposals aligned to organisational strategy, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Strong experience managing relationships with government and public sector funders. Confidence in budget setting, financial reporting and income/expenditure management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including bid and report writing. Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills. A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior colleagues. Desirable experience includes: Working with consortia or acting as a lead grant holder. Knowledge of tendering, contracting or unit-pricing models. Experience using CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics. About Sense We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. To apply Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.