Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART)
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Flexible working arrangements considered. Salary: £45,056-£49,417 (dependent on experience) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Help Transform the Future of Rivers Across the Bristol Avon This is a rare opportunity to build something that will have a lasting impact. Over the past several years, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) has become one of the UK's fastest-growing Rivers Trusts, securing investment to restore rivers, reconnect habitats, reduce flooding and engage communities across the Bristol Avon catchment. Now we're ready for the next stage of our journey. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced fundraising leader to build and lead an entirely new area of our organisation - developing sustainable voluntary income that enables us to do more than project funding alone can achieve. This is an opportunity to create something from the ground up. You will shape our fundraising strategy, diversify our income, build long-term relationships with supporters and partners, and unlock investment that will directly improve rivers, wildlife and communities across our region. If you're motivated by building successful fundraising programmes with genuine environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you. About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust Founded in 2012, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust works across the Bristol Avon catchment to restore rivers for wildlife, people and the local economy. Everything we do is guided by the best available science and a catchment based approach, working across entire catchments to improve biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality and flood resilience. Since 2023, the Trust has experienced significant growth. We now employ around 20 staff, deliver approximately £1.3 million of projects annually, and work alongside local partnerships, farmers, landowners, communities, local authorities, businesses and government agencies. Our ambition over the next five years is even greater. To deliver our Strategy , we need to complement our strong track record in project funding with a sustainable programme of unrestricted and philanthropic income. About the Role Help shape the future Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART). This is much more than a fundraising role. You'll have the opportunity to design and lead BART's long-term fundraising strategy, creating entirely new income streams that will support restoration of rivers, education, community engagement, project development and organisational resilience. Our immediate priority is to diversify our income beyond project grants by growing: Individual giving Philanthropic and charitable foundation support Corporate partnerships Major donors Legacy giving Unrestricted income opportunities While these priorities have been identified strategically, we are looking for someone with the experience and creativity to refine the approach, test new ideas and build a sustainable fundraising programme for the future. Success during your first 12 months will include: Developing and launching BART's fundraising strategy Building a compelling case for supporting the Trust's work Establishing a strong pipeline of unrestricted income opportunities Growing relationships and excellent communications with supporters and funders Embedding fundraising across the organisation Creating clear KPIs and reporting frameworks with the CEO and Trustees This is a highly strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The successful candidate will work closely with an engaged Leadership Team and supportive Board of Trustees, who recognise fundraising as a strategic priority for the organisation's future growth. Our CEO has extensive experience securing major grant funding and developing partnerships, and will work closely alongside you to help establish and grow this new function. As with any investment in fundraising, success will be measured against mutually agreed objectives and long-term growth rather than immediate financial return. We recognise that developing sustainable fundraising takes time, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to build a lasting programme. What You'll Be Doing You will: Develop and implement BART's Fundraising and Philanthropy Strategy. Diversify unrestricted income from individuals, trusts and foundations, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, legacies and other voluntary income streams. Develop a compelling organisational Case for Support aligned to BART's Five-Year Strategy. Work with the CEO and Leadership Team to establish fundraising priorities and KPIs. Lead fundraising campaigns, communications, and supporter engagement initiatives. Manage and develop BART's supporter journey using our Beacon CRM system. Work closely with our Trust Administrator, who provides administrative support to the organisation, including support for CRM administration and fundraising processes. Coordinate fundraising activity across the Trust and ensure opportunities are maximised. Build strong relationships with major donors, funders and strategic partners. Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. Report regularly to the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Why This Role is Different This is an opportunity to build a fundraising programme with exceptional foundations already in place. You will benefit from: A highly respected and growing environmental charity. Strong project delivery with proven environmental impact. An experienced CEO with a successful track record of securing significant funding and developing strategic partnerships. A supportive Board committed to growing fundraising. A database managed through Beacon CRM. A recognised and trusted regional brand with significant opportunities for growth. You'll have genuine freedom to shape the future direction of fundraising at BART. About You We're looking for someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by creating something new . You'll ideally have: At least five years' experience in fundraising or philanthropy. Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering income growth. Knowledge of trusts, foundations, philanthropy, individual giving or corporate fundraising. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Strong planning and project management skills. Experience using CRM systems (Beacon experience welcomed but not essential). Excellent written communication, storytelling and bid-writing skills. The ability to translate complex environmental work into compelling fundraising propositions. A passion for rivers and their recovery and creating meaningful impact. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. Holiday increases with length of service. 9% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance. Hybrid and flexible working. A supportive and collaborative team culture. Professional development opportunities. Why Join BART? Healthy rivers are fundamental to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, flood resilience and community wellbeing. Joining BART means becoming part of a passionate, ambitious organisation that delivers measurable environmental change every day. Most importantly, this role gives you the opportunity to build something with lasting impact. The fundraising programme you create will enable thousands more people to connect with and restore rivers across the Bristol Avon catchment for generations to come. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, particularly those underrepresented within the environmental sector. How to Apply Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role before 11:59pm on Friday 17th July Further Information To learn more about our work, visit: Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Flexible working arrangements considered. Salary: £45,056-£49,417 (dependent on experience) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Help Transform the Future of Rivers Across the Bristol Avon This is a rare opportunity to build something that will have a lasting impact. Over the past several years, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) has become one of the UK's fastest-growing Rivers Trusts, securing investment to restore rivers, reconnect habitats, reduce flooding and engage communities across the Bristol Avon catchment. Now we're ready for the next stage of our journey. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced fundraising leader to build and lead an entirely new area of our organisation - developing sustainable voluntary income that enables us to do more than project funding alone can achieve. This is an opportunity to create something from the ground up. You will shape our fundraising strategy, diversify our income, build long-term relationships with supporters and partners, and unlock investment that will directly improve rivers, wildlife and communities across our region. If you're motivated by building successful fundraising programmes with genuine environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you. About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust Founded in 2012, Bristol Avon Rivers Trust works across the Bristol Avon catchment to restore rivers for wildlife, people and the local economy. Everything we do is guided by the best available science and a catchment based approach, working across entire catchments to improve biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality and flood resilience. Since 2023, the Trust has experienced significant growth. We now employ around 20 staff, deliver approximately £1.3 million of projects annually, and work alongside local partnerships, farmers, landowners, communities, local authorities, businesses and government agencies. Our ambition over the next five years is even greater. To deliver our Strategy , we need to complement our strong track record in project funding with a sustainable programme of unrestricted and philanthropic income. About the Role Help shape the future Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART). This is much more than a fundraising role. You'll have the opportunity to design and lead BART's long-term fundraising strategy, creating entirely new income streams that will support restoration of rivers, education, community engagement, project development and organisational resilience. Our immediate priority is to diversify our income beyond project grants by growing: Individual giving Philanthropic and charitable foundation support Corporate partnerships Major donors Legacy giving Unrestricted income opportunities While these priorities have been identified strategically, we are looking for someone with the experience and creativity to refine the approach, test new ideas and build a sustainable fundraising programme for the future. Success during your first 12 months will include: Developing and launching BART's fundraising strategy Building a compelling case for supporting the Trust's work Establishing a strong pipeline of unrestricted income opportunities Growing relationships and excellent communications with supporters and funders Embedding fundraising across the organisation Creating clear KPIs and reporting frameworks with the CEO and Trustees This is a highly strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The successful candidate will work closely with an engaged Leadership Team and supportive Board of Trustees, who recognise fundraising as a strategic priority for the organisation's future growth. Our CEO has extensive experience securing major grant funding and developing partnerships, and will work closely alongside you to help establish and grow this new function. As with any investment in fundraising, success will be measured against mutually agreed objectives and long-term growth rather than immediate financial return. We recognise that developing sustainable fundraising takes time, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to build a lasting programme. What You'll Be Doing You will: Develop and implement BART's Fundraising and Philanthropy Strategy. Diversify unrestricted income from individuals, trusts and foundations, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, legacies and other voluntary income streams. Develop a compelling organisational Case for Support aligned to BART's Five-Year Strategy. Work with the CEO and Leadership Team to establish fundraising priorities and KPIs. Lead fundraising campaigns, communications, and supporter engagement initiatives. Manage and develop BART's supporter journey using our Beacon CRM system. Work closely with our Trust Administrator, who provides administrative support to the organisation, including support for CRM administration and fundraising processes. Coordinate fundraising activity across the Trust and ensure opportunities are maximised. Build strong relationships with major donors, funders and strategic partners. Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. Report regularly to the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Why This Role is Different This is an opportunity to build a fundraising programme with exceptional foundations already in place. You will benefit from: A highly respected and growing environmental charity. Strong project delivery with proven environmental impact. An experienced CEO with a successful track record of securing significant funding and developing strategic partnerships. A supportive Board committed to growing fundraising. A database managed through Beacon CRM. A recognised and trusted regional brand with significant opportunities for growth. You'll have genuine freedom to shape the future direction of fundraising at BART. About You We're looking for someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by creating something new . You'll ideally have: At least five years' experience in fundraising or philanthropy. Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering income growth. Knowledge of trusts, foundations, philanthropy, individual giving or corporate fundraising. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Strong planning and project management skills. Experience using CRM systems (Beacon experience welcomed but not essential). Excellent written communication, storytelling and bid-writing skills. The ability to translate complex environmental work into compelling fundraising propositions. A passion for rivers and their recovery and creating meaningful impact. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. Holiday increases with length of service. 9% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance. Hybrid and flexible working. A supportive and collaborative team culture. Professional development opportunities. Why Join BART? Healthy rivers are fundamental to tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, flood resilience and community wellbeing. Joining BART means becoming part of a passionate, ambitious organisation that delivers measurable environmental change every day. Most importantly, this role gives you the opportunity to build something with lasting impact. The fundraising programme you create will enable thousands more people to connect with and restore rivers across the Bristol Avon catchment for generations to come. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, particularly those underrepresented within the environmental sector. How to Apply Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role before 11:59pm on Friday 17th July Further Information To learn more about our work, visit: Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Midlothian
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Philanthropy Grants Officer to support the development and management of the College's extensive Research, Grants and Fellowships portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a central role in administering and developing funding opportunities that support surgical, dental and educational research and professional development. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Committee members, funders, researchers and external partners, you will oversee the full lifecycle of RCSEd's grants programme, from application and assessment processes through to award management, reporting and stewardship. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across research funding, governance, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement, while helping to promote the impact of College-funded projects and opportunities. The role also contributes to the development of new funding initiatives and partnerships that enhance the support available to College Fellows and Members. The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required. Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience supporting grants, funding or award programmes, including administration, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement. You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, together with the ability to work confidently with financial information and spreadsheets. You will be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing clear advice and guidance on funding opportunities and processes. Experience within higher education, charity, medical research or related environments would be advantageous. This role may particularly appeal to individuals with experience in grants, funding, awards, fellowships or programme administration who are looking to develop their career within a mission-driven organisation supporting research, education and professional development.
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Philanthropy Grants Officer to support the development and management of the College's extensive Research, Grants and Fellowships portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will play a central role in administering and developing funding opportunities that support surgical, dental and educational research and professional development. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Committee members, funders, researchers and external partners, you will oversee the full lifecycle of RCSEd's grants programme, from application and assessment processes through to award management, reporting and stewardship. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across research funding, governance, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement, while helping to promote the impact of College-funded projects and opportunities. The role also contributes to the development of new funding initiatives and partnerships that enhance the support available to College Fellows and Members. The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required. Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience and have experience supporting grants, funding or award programmes, including administration, financial monitoring and stakeholder engagement. You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, together with the ability to work confidently with financial information and spreadsheets. You will be an effective communicator, capable of building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing clear advice and guidance on funding opportunities and processes. Experience within higher education, charity, medical research or related environments would be advantageous. This role may particularly appeal to individuals with experience in grants, funding, awards, fellowships or programme administration who are looking to develop their career within a mission-driven organisation supporting research, education and professional development.
