Fundraising Manager We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Fundraising Manager to join the team, helping to drive sustainable income growth at an exciting time for the charity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, ambitious organisation that's making a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based/Scotland with 5 days per month in the Edinburgh office Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits including 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), life assurance, and loyalty-based rewards such as health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave. Hours: Full time (we would consider a 0.8 role on a pro-rata basis) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 11.59pm The Role As Fundraising Manager, you'll play a central role in helping deliver sustainable growth by identifying and securing new income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory and government funding, and public sector contracts. Working closely with programme leads and the senior leadership team, you'll research, prioritise, and secure funding opportunities to support the charity's ambitious growth plans over the next 2-3 years. You'll also develop strong relationships with funders, write compelling funding applications, and provide excellent stewardship and reporting. You'll focus on growing income from institutional and corporate sources, while senior leaders continue to manage high-value individual donor relationships, allowing you to concentrate on developing strong pipelines and managing effective bids. About You You'll be a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a solid understanding of the Scottish and wider UK funding landscape. You'll have: A proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and/or statutory sources Strong bid-writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programme work into persuasive proposals Excellent relationship management and stewardship abilities The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ideally, you will also bring: Experience of strategic, high-value fundraising in a small or growing charity An understanding of issues affecting young people and youth-focused sectors Experience using design tools (e.g.Canva) to create professional proposals and reports Knowledge of international funding sources such as the US and Europe Why Join Us? This charity dedicated to helping young people in Scotland build confidence, resilience, and ambition by working with the adults and systems that shape their lives. We're currently delivering programmes that embed growth mindset, explore the potential of AI in learning, and drive cultural change through community engagement. With a stable financial base and committed supporters, we're ready to scale our work and you'll be at the heart of making that happen. You'll join a supportive, values-driven team with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people's lives across Scotland. Benefits include: 35 days paid annual leave including the eight statutory bank holidays Life assurance Loyalty-based rewards including health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative culture Other roles you may have experience within Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Trust and Grants Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Fundraising Manager We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Fundraising Manager to join the team, helping to drive sustainable income growth at an exciting time for the charity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, ambitious organisation that's making a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based/Scotland with 5 days per month in the Edinburgh office Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits including 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), life assurance, and loyalty-based rewards such as health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave. Hours: Full time (we would consider a 0.8 role on a pro-rata basis) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 11.59pm The Role As Fundraising Manager, you'll play a central role in helping deliver sustainable growth by identifying and securing new income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory and government funding, and public sector contracts. Working closely with programme leads and the senior leadership team, you'll research, prioritise, and secure funding opportunities to support the charity's ambitious growth plans over the next 2-3 years. You'll also develop strong relationships with funders, write compelling funding applications, and provide excellent stewardship and reporting. You'll focus on growing income from institutional and corporate sources, while senior leaders continue to manage high-value individual donor relationships, allowing you to concentrate on developing strong pipelines and managing effective bids. About You You'll be a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a solid understanding of the Scottish and wider UK funding landscape. You'll have: A proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and/or statutory sources Strong bid-writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programme work into persuasive proposals Excellent relationship management and stewardship abilities The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ideally, you will also bring: Experience of strategic, high-value fundraising in a small or growing charity An understanding of issues affecting young people and youth-focused sectors Experience using design tools (e.g.Canva) to create professional proposals and reports Knowledge of international funding sources such as the US and Europe Why Join Us? This charity dedicated to helping young people in Scotland build confidence, resilience, and ambition by working with the adults and systems that shape their lives. We're currently delivering programmes that embed growth mindset, explore the potential of AI in learning, and drive cultural change through community engagement. With a stable financial base and committed supporters, we're ready to scale our work and you'll be at the heart of making that happen. You'll join a supportive, values-driven team with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people's lives across Scotland. Benefits include: 35 days paid annual leave including the eight statutory bank holidays Life assurance Loyalty-based rewards including health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative culture Other roles you may have experience within Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Trust and Grants Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Fundraising Manager We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Fundraising Manager to join the team at Winning Scotland, helping to drive sustainable income growth at an exciting time for the charity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, ambitious organisation that s making a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based/Scotland with 5 days per month in the Edinburgh office Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits including 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), life assurance, and loyalty-based rewards such as health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave. Hours: Full time (we would consider a 0.8 role on a pro-rata basis) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 11.59pm The Role As Fundraising Manager, you ll play a central role in helping Winning Scotland deliver sustainable growth by identifying and securing new income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory and government funding, and public sector contracts. Working closely with programme leads and the senior leadership team, you ll research, prioritise, and secure funding opportunities to support the charity s ambitious growth plans over the next 2 3 years. You ll also develop strong relationships with funders, write compelling funding applications, and provide excellent stewardship and reporting. You ll focus on growing income from institutional and corporate sources, while senior leaders continue to manage high-value individual donor relationships, allowing you to concentrate on developing strong pipelines and managing effective bids. About You You ll be a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a solid understanding of the Scottish and wider UK funding landscape. You ll have: A proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and/or statutory sources Strong bid-writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programme work into persuasive proposals Excellent relationship management and stewardship abilities The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ideally, you will also bring: Experience of strategic, high-value fundraising in a small or growing charity An understanding of issues affecting young people and youth-focused sectors Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva) to create professional proposals and reports Knowledge of international funding sources such as the US and Europe Why Join Us? Winning Scotland is a charity dedicated to helping young people in Scotland build confidence, resilience, and ambition by working with the adults and systems that shape their lives. We re currently delivering programmes that embed growth mindset, explore the potential of AI in learning, and drive cultural change through community engagement. With a stable financial base and committed supporters, we re ready to scale our work and you ll be at the heart of making that happen. You ll join a supportive, values-driven team with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people s lives across Scotland. Benefits include: 35 days paid annual leave including the eight statutory bank holidays Life assurance Loyalty-based rewards including health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative culture Other roles you may have experience within Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Trust and Grants Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Fundraising Manager We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Fundraising Manager to join the team at Winning Scotland, helping to drive sustainable income growth at an exciting time for the charity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, ambitious organisation that s making a real difference to the lives of young people in Scotland. Position: Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based/Scotland with 5 days per month in the Edinburgh office Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits including 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), life assurance, and loyalty-based rewards such as health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave. Hours: Full time (we would consider a 0.8 role on a pro-rata basis) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 11.59pm The Role As Fundraising Manager, you ll play a central role in helping Winning Scotland deliver sustainable growth by identifying and securing new income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory and government funding, and public sector contracts. Working closely with programme leads and the senior leadership team, you ll research, prioritise, and secure funding opportunities to support the charity s ambitious growth plans over the next 2 3 years. You ll also develop strong relationships with funders, write compelling funding applications, and provide excellent stewardship and reporting. You ll focus on growing income from institutional and corporate sources, while senior leaders continue to manage high-value individual donor relationships, allowing you to concentrate on developing strong pipelines and managing effective bids. About You You ll be a skilled and motivated fundraiser with a solid understanding of the Scottish and wider UK funding landscape. You ll have: A proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and/or statutory sources Strong bid-writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programme work into persuasive proposals Excellent relationship management and stewardship abilities The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ideally, you will also bring: Experience of strategic, high-value fundraising in a small or growing charity An understanding of issues affecting young people and youth-focused sectors Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva) to create professional proposals and reports Knowledge of international funding sources such as the US and Europe Why Join Us? Winning Scotland is a charity dedicated to helping young people in Scotland build confidence, resilience, and ambition by working with the adults and systems that shape their lives. We re currently delivering programmes that embed growth mindset, explore the potential of AI in learning, and drive cultural change through community engagement. With a stable financial base and committed supporters, we re ready to scale our work and you ll be at the heart of making that happen. You ll join a supportive, values-driven team with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people s lives across Scotland. Benefits include: 35 days paid annual leave including the eight statutory bank holidays Life assurance Loyalty-based rewards including health insurance, pension top-ups, or extra leave Flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative culture Other roles you may have experience within Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Trust and Grants Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Salary: £38,346 -£42,545 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) Level: Manager Band A Contract length: Permanent Location: Remote/ Hybrid Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working. Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers About Thames21 T hames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Diversity at Thames21 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this. Purpose of the job To drive forward Thames21 s Thames Valley (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices. The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes. Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk. Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners. Plant 30,000 trees annually. Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring. Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts. The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management. Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21 s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments. Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas. Tasks include: Programme Development & Integration Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21 s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams. Funding & Financial Management Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives. Project & Risk Management Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success. Team Leadership & Staff Development Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders. Technical & Farm Advisory Support Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities. Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects. Information & Data Management Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability. Promotion & Communications Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21 s work to broader audiences. Other Duties This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information, please refer to the attached job description.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Salary: £38,346 -£42,545 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) Level: Manager Band A Contract length: Permanent Location: Remote/ Hybrid Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working. Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers About Thames21 T hames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Diversity at Thames21 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this. Purpose of the job To drive forward Thames21 s Thames Valley (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices. The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes. Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk. Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners. Plant 30,000 trees annually. Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring. Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts. The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management. Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21 s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments. Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas. Tasks include: Programme Development & Integration Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21 s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams. Funding & Financial Management Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives. Project & Risk Management Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success. Team Leadership & Staff Development Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders. Technical & Farm Advisory Support Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities. Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects. Information & Data Management Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability. Promotion & Communications Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21 s work to broader audiences. Other Duties This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information, please refer to the attached job description.
Location - Hybrid/Central London Contract - Full-time (35 hours p/w) permanent contract. Open to 4-days (28 hours p/w). Salary - £42,640 per annum Reporting to - Head of Trusts & Foundations Deadline - Sunday 2nd November 2025 Interviews: First interviews w.c. 24th November in person at our Central London office, with a short task. Second interviews w.c. 2nd December in person at our Central London office. Application Guide Here's a short guide to make the application process easier. You don't need to read this entire guide to apply. Feel free to skim or skip to the sections that interest you. It's just here to help, if you need it. Who we are Hello, we're Hubbub. We're an environmental charity making sustainability second nature. We work with organisations who know they can't afford to stand still on sustainability and believe in the potential for creative ideas to make a difference. We help our partners to: Design and deliver behaviour change programmes with measurable results Get cut-through on their campaigns, with award-winning design and communications Create strong community partnerships that drive local change and build brand trust Nurture a culture of sustainability through employee engagement Measure and communicate the impact of their sustainability work, so they can share their progress with confidence Our Values Give a damn about the environment: it's authentically at the heart of everything we do because we're committed to taking action on climate change and the environment. We care about the difference we make and are honest about our impact. Curious: have an interest in people, places, trends, politics and the world we live in. Asks questions, seeks knowledge and has self direction to discover the answers. We have an eye for detail and intuition to see opportunities. Always explores new ways to engage wider communities meaningfully. Entrepreneurial: leads the way. Embraces flexibility to achieve our charitable purpose. Nimble and brave enough to take risks to experiment without fear. Proud of independent spirit. Takes initiative and responsibility. Creative: Re-imagines everything and enables people to see things differently. Trusts intuition and brings magic to everyday. Continually challenges the way things are. Playful: positive and playful to connect people, catch imaginations and make people smile, because the world is serious enough. For Everyone: Creating ways to include everyone in climate action, breaking down barriers and making it worthwhile too. It's built into who we are and everything we do. The Role Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser to join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity's growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub's annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub's projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub's strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database ( Pipedrive ), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You're motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You're open to taking risks and learning from failure. You're an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders' motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You're confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You're collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You'll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub's success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Hubbub is committed to creating a workplace where anyone and everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from the following groups who are currently underrepresented in the environmental sector and our team: people who are working class or from a working-class background people of colour or racially/ethnically minoritised groups. The Package Flexible working - We trust our team to do a good job and be committed, and how they do that is up to them! We're currently asking the team to come to our wonderful Somerset House office one-day per week. Our core hours are 10am-4pm, but we are flexible to suit people's needs. Flexible working also includes any reasonable adjustments required to enable each person at Hubbub to work to the best of their abilities. Wellbeing - Our team's wellbeing is crucial and we take a holistic approach, aiming to provide clarity of expectations, achievable workloads and a psychologically safe working environment where anyone can thrive. Our residency at Somerset House allows us access to free counselling sessions for all of Hubbub staff. Training and Development - We're committed to the development of our team. We have an agile goal setting process with clear lines for progression. We offer ongoing professional development through coaching and a generous training budget. Away Days & Socials - We all get together at least twice a year for Away Days, with activities ranging from a fun overnight stay at an eco-resort in the English countryside to kayaking on Camden Canal. We also run regular socials arranged by the team including repair workshops and film nights to scavenger hunts and wild swimming. Holiday . click apply for full job details
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Location - Hybrid/Central London Contract - Full-time (35 hours p/w) permanent contract. Open to 4-days (28 hours p/w). Salary - £42,640 per annum Reporting to - Head of Trusts & Foundations Deadline - Sunday 2nd November 2025 Interviews: First interviews w.c. 24th November in person at our Central London office, with a short task. Second interviews w.c. 2nd December in person at our Central London office. Application Guide Here's a short guide to make the application process easier. You don't need to read this entire guide to apply. Feel free to skim or skip to the sections that interest you. It's just here to help, if you need it. Who we are Hello, we're Hubbub. We're an environmental charity making sustainability second nature. We work with organisations who know they can't afford to stand still on sustainability and believe in the potential for creative ideas to make a difference. We help our partners to: Design and deliver behaviour change programmes with measurable results Get cut-through on their campaigns, with award-winning design and communications Create strong community partnerships that drive local change and build brand trust Nurture a culture of sustainability through employee engagement Measure and communicate the impact of their sustainability work, so they can share their progress with confidence Our Values Give a damn about the environment: it's authentically at the heart of everything we do because we're committed to taking action on climate change and the environment. We care about the difference we make and are honest about our impact. Curious: have an interest in people, places, trends, politics and the world we live in. Asks questions, seeks knowledge and has self direction to discover the answers. We have an eye for detail and intuition to see opportunities. Always explores new ways to engage wider communities meaningfully. Entrepreneurial: leads the way. Embraces flexibility to achieve our charitable purpose. Nimble and brave enough to take risks to experiment without fear. Proud of independent spirit. Takes initiative and responsibility. Creative: Re-imagines everything and enables people to see things differently. Trusts intuition and brings magic to everyday. Continually challenges the way things are. Playful: positive and playful to connect people, catch imaginations and make people smile, because the world is serious enough. For Everyone: Creating ways to include everyone in climate action, breaking down barriers and making it worthwhile too. It's built into who we are and everything we do. The Role Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser to join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity's growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub's annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub's projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub's strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database ( Pipedrive ), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You're motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You're open to taking risks and learning from failure. You're an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders' motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You're confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You're collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You'll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub's success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Hubbub is committed to creating a workplace where anyone and everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from the following groups who are currently underrepresented in the environmental sector and our team: people who are working class or from a working-class background people of colour or racially/ethnically minoritised groups. The Package Flexible working - We trust our team to do a good job and be committed, and how they do that is up to them! We're currently asking the team to come to our wonderful Somerset House office one-day per week. Our core hours are 10am-4pm, but we are flexible to suit people's needs. Flexible working also includes any reasonable adjustments required to enable each person at Hubbub to work to the best of their abilities. Wellbeing - Our team's wellbeing is crucial and we take a holistic approach, aiming to provide clarity of expectations, achievable workloads and a psychologically safe working environment where anyone can thrive. Our residency at Somerset House allows us access to free counselling sessions for all of Hubbub staff. Training and Development - We're committed to the development of our team. We have an agile goal setting process with clear lines for progression. We offer ongoing professional development through coaching and a generous training budget. Away Days & Socials - We all get together at least twice a year for Away Days, with activities ranging from a fun overnight stay at an eco-resort in the English countryside to kayaking on Camden Canal. We also run regular socials arranged by the team including repair workshops and film nights to scavenger hunts and wild swimming. Holiday . click apply for full job details
This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson s community. About the role In this role, you ll work within the Major Gifts and Special events department to design and implement an effective strategy to maximise income from high value audiences (£10k+) in Scotland. Encompassing trusts and foundations, statutory funders and major donors, you will build strong working relationships with internal and external contacts to grow both our reach and income to deliver for the Parkinson s community. By creating, managing and developing strong relationships between Parkinson s UK and prospective funders and donors, you ll secure income for specific projects and programmes to deliver our organisational strategy within Scotland. What you ll do: Drive and implement a strategy to maximise income from an agreed portfolio of high value funders and prospects with a Scottish interest. Personally create, manage and develop relationships with new and existing trust and statutory donors and philanthropy donors leading to increased and sustained financial support. Further develop a major donor pipeline - identifying connections, qualifying individual prospects and securing philanthropic donations. Create, manage and develop relationships with statutory funding bodies to secure income for agreed priority projects in Scotland. Work with stakeholders to understand future priorities, identify funding opportunities and work collaboratively to build and present multi year funding proposals. What you ll bring: Experience of personally securing gifts from high value funders (5 and 6 figures) Experience of cultivating relationships and making successful asks in a variety of ways, such as in writing, by email and face-to face Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people and establish credibility with both donors and colleagues Experience of personally securing gifts from statutory and lottery funding sources or stewarding major grants/tenders This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK and we would love you to join us! Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description. Please note, in order for an application to be considered, the applicant must live in Scotland in order to meet the role requirements. Interviews for this role will be held from 6 November. First round interviews will be held online via googlemeet. Second round interviews will take place in person in Scotland. Anyone can get Parkinson s. It s vital that the people who work for Parkinson s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson s community. About the role In this role, you ll work within the Major Gifts and Special events department to design and implement an effective strategy to maximise income from high value audiences (£10k+) in Scotland. Encompassing trusts and foundations, statutory funders and major donors, you will build strong working relationships with internal and external contacts to grow both our reach and income to deliver for the Parkinson s community. By creating, managing and developing strong relationships between Parkinson s UK and prospective funders and donors, you ll secure income for specific projects and programmes to deliver our organisational strategy within Scotland. What you ll do: Drive and implement a strategy to maximise income from an agreed portfolio of high value funders and prospects with a Scottish interest. Personally create, manage and develop relationships with new and existing trust and statutory donors and philanthropy donors leading to increased and sustained financial support. Further develop a major donor pipeline - identifying connections, qualifying individual prospects and securing philanthropic donations. Create, manage and develop relationships with statutory funding bodies to secure income for agreed priority projects in Scotland. Work with stakeholders to understand future priorities, identify funding opportunities and work collaboratively to build and present multi year funding proposals. What you ll bring: Experience of personally securing gifts from high value funders (5 and 6 figures) Experience of cultivating relationships and making successful asks in a variety of ways, such as in writing, by email and face-to face Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people and establish credibility with both donors and colleagues Experience of personally securing gifts from statutory and lottery funding sources or stewarding major grants/tenders This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK and we would love you to join us! Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description. Please note, in order for an application to be considered, the applicant must live in Scotland in order to meet the role requirements. Interviews for this role will be held from 6 November. First round interviews will be held online via googlemeet. Second round interviews will take place in person in Scotland. Anyone can get Parkinson s. It s vital that the people who work for Parkinson s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client as they recruit a Grants and Bids Manager. The organisation is a charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. They help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society and they passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £37,500 per annum. The postholder is expected to work 1 day a week at the office and the rest from home. While the full-time role is 35 hours a week, they are happy to consider applicants seeking flexible and part-time working (minimum 28 hours). The Grants and Bids Manager will manage statutory funding applications of five, six and seven figure multi-year income compliant with commissioner/funder requirements. You will be expected to write funding bids, applications and proposals and plan and chair proposal development meetings with key internal stakeholders, including Senior Management Team and Frontline Managers. They are looking for someone with experience leading, managing and writing winning proposals/bids this can be via foundations, trusts or statutory bodies. You will have experience of charity fundraising, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to bring together key stakeholders to collaborate on a project. You will also be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to the organisation. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client as they recruit a Grants and Bids Manager. The organisation is a charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. They help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society and they passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £37,500 per annum. The postholder is expected to work 1 day a week at the office and the rest from home. While the full-time role is 35 hours a week, they are happy to consider applicants seeking flexible and part-time working (minimum 28 hours). The Grants and Bids Manager will manage statutory funding applications of five, six and seven figure multi-year income compliant with commissioner/funder requirements. You will be expected to write funding bids, applications and proposals and plan and chair proposal development meetings with key internal stakeholders, including Senior Management Team and Frontline Managers. They are looking for someone with experience leading, managing and writing winning proposals/bids this can be via foundations, trusts or statutory bodies. You will have experience of charity fundraising, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to bring together key stakeholders to collaborate on a project. You will also be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to the organisation. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Our Mission Resurgo s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. About the Team The Philanthropy team is a close-knit team of seven who work with High Net-Worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and Individual donors, raising over 60% of Resurgo s income (currently around £2.2million). They each play a key role in building and stewarding partnerships to secure income that will sustain the Spear Programme. They work individually as well as collaboratively, to ambitiously reach their target and have fun whilst doing it! Who You Are Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. If you are a relational person with excellent communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role. The important stuff Salary : from £40,000 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time considered, Permanent Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : Hammersmith, London Closing date : Tuesday 28th October (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) Interviews: First interviews will be held online on Wednesday 5th November. Final in-person interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November Application pack : Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Benefits 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Person Specification A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo s mission to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. Excellent relationship building and proposal writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential. Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels as well as external stakeholders. Well organised and efficient; calm under pressure; able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects. Confident with numbers and interpreting project budgets. Some knowledge of Trust fundraising is desirable. A desire to grow and develop, able to receive and give feedback confidently as well as share their ideas with the team. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream. Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline. Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts partners. Write applications and reports Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants. Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way. Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience. Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. Data Management and Monitoring Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details in a timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity. Manage the Trusts & Foundations pipeline and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines. Line Management Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Our Mission Resurgo s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. About the Team The Philanthropy team is a close-knit team of seven who work with High Net-Worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and Individual donors, raising over 60% of Resurgo s income (currently around £2.2million). They each play a key role in building and stewarding partnerships to secure income that will sustain the Spear Programme. They work individually as well as collaboratively, to ambitiously reach their target and have fun whilst doing it! Who You Are Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. If you are a relational person with excellent communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role. The important stuff Salary : from £40,000 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time considered, Permanent Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : Hammersmith, London Closing date : Tuesday 28th October (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) Interviews: First interviews will be held online on Wednesday 5th November. Final in-person interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November Application pack : Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Benefits 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Person Specification A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo s mission to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. Excellent relationship building and proposal writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential. Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels as well as external stakeholders. Well organised and efficient; calm under pressure; able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects. Confident with numbers and interpreting project budgets. Some knowledge of Trust fundraising is desirable. A desire to grow and develop, able to receive and give feedback confidently as well as share their ideas with the team. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream. Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline. Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts partners. Write applications and reports Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants. Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way. Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience. Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. Data Management and Monitoring Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details in a timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity. Manage the Trusts & Foundations pipeline and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines. Line Management Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Trust and Grants Manager As Trusts & Grants Manager, you ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Trust and Grants Manager Location: Grimsby/Hybrid (1 day a week at the Youth Zone in Grimsby) Salary: £30,000 £32,000 Pro-rata Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 9am, 24th October 2025 About the Role This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you ll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes. You ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do. Key responsibilities include: Lead on identifying, writing, and submitting high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, securing both unrestricted income and project-specific funding aligned with strategic priorities Develop compelling proposals that articulate the impact of the Youth Zone s work, leveraging live data, case studies, and feedback from youth workers to bring applications to life Work collaboratively across departments to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and prioritised, maintaining regular communication with delivery leads to shape project bids that reflect current and emerging needs Build and manage relationships with funders, developing stewardship plans that include timely reporting, in-person or virtual engagement, and opportunities for funder visits to the Youth Zone Act as a passionate advocate for the Youth Zone, representing the charity at networking events, funder meetings, and promotional visits, and supporting the wider fundraising team on campaigns and events when needed. About You You will have experience of: Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Trust and Grants Manager, Trust and Grants Officer, Trust and Grants Assistant Manager, Trust Manager, Grants Manager, Trust and Grants Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Trust and Grants Manager As Trusts & Grants Manager, you ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Trust and Grants Manager Location: Grimsby/Hybrid (1 day a week at the Youth Zone in Grimsby) Salary: £30,000 £32,000 Pro-rata Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 9am, 24th October 2025 About the Role This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you ll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes. You ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do. Key responsibilities include: Lead on identifying, writing, and submitting high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, securing both unrestricted income and project-specific funding aligned with strategic priorities Develop compelling proposals that articulate the impact of the Youth Zone s work, leveraging live data, case studies, and feedback from youth workers to bring applications to life Work collaboratively across departments to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and prioritised, maintaining regular communication with delivery leads to shape project bids that reflect current and emerging needs Build and manage relationships with funders, developing stewardship plans that include timely reporting, in-person or virtual engagement, and opportunities for funder visits to the Youth Zone Act as a passionate advocate for the Youth Zone, representing the charity at networking events, funder meetings, and promotional visits, and supporting the wider fundraising team on campaigns and events when needed. About You You will have experience of: Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Trust and Grants Manager, Trust and Grants Officer, Trust and Grants Assistant Manager, Trust Manager, Grants Manager, Trust and Grants Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in our Trusts and Statutory Funding Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? This role is focused on securing and managing funding by aligning applications with funders' priorities and the organisation's objectives. It involves developing compelling appeals and cases for support, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts and funders through regular stewardship, and preparing progress reports for both funders and the Senior Management Team. The position also contributes to shaping and implementing the organisation's overall fundraising strategy, working collaboratively across teams to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and met. In addition, the role requires effective use of the Donorfy database to maintain accurate donor and grant records, process income, and manage correspondence. Administrative tasks such as mail-merging, coding, mailing, and donor acknowledgements are also part of the responsibilities. The post-holder is expected to stay informed about sector developments, propose innovative fundraising ideas, and identify new funding opportunities to strengthen the organisation's financial sustainability. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role calls for a skilled fundraiser with a strong history of securing significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. The successful candidate will be adept at crafting clear, persuasive proposals and reports that meet funders' requirements, while also excelling in relationship management to nurture both new and existing partnerships. They will be confident working across teams, volunteers, service users, and external stakeholders, bringing strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. They should bring experience with fundraising CRM systems (ideally Donorfy), solid IT skills in Microsoft Office, and confidence in preparing accurate budgets. A meticulous eye for detail, knowledge of GDPR and charity law, and a genuine empathy with the organisation's mission are essential. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours is also required. When will I be working? You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in our Trusts and Statutory Funding Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? This role is focused on securing and managing funding by aligning applications with funders' priorities and the organisation's objectives. It involves developing compelling appeals and cases for support, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts and funders through regular stewardship, and preparing progress reports for both funders and the Senior Management Team. The position also contributes to shaping and implementing the organisation's overall fundraising strategy, working collaboratively across teams to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and met. In addition, the role requires effective use of the Donorfy database to maintain accurate donor and grant records, process income, and manage correspondence. Administrative tasks such as mail-merging, coding, mailing, and donor acknowledgements are also part of the responsibilities. The post-holder is expected to stay informed about sector developments, propose innovative fundraising ideas, and identify new funding opportunities to strengthen the organisation's financial sustainability. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role calls for a skilled fundraiser with a strong history of securing significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. The successful candidate will be adept at crafting clear, persuasive proposals and reports that meet funders' requirements, while also excelling in relationship management to nurture both new and existing partnerships. They will be confident working across teams, volunteers, service users, and external stakeholders, bringing strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. They should bring experience with fundraising CRM systems (ideally Donorfy), solid IT skills in Microsoft Office, and confidence in preparing accurate budgets. A meticulous eye for detail, knowledge of GDPR and charity law, and a genuine empathy with the organisation's mission are essential. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours is also required. When will I be working? You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in our Trusts and Statutory Funding Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? This role is focused on securing and managing funding by aligning applications with funders' priorities and the organisation's objectives. It involves developing compelling appeals and cases for support, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts and funders through regular stewardship, and preparing progress reports for both funders and the Senior Management Team. The position also contributes to shaping and implementing the organisation's overall fundraising strategy, working collaboratively across teams to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and met. In addition, the role requires effective use of the Donorfy database to maintain accurate donor and grant records, process income, and manage correspondence. Administrative tasks such as mail-merging, coding, mailing, and donor acknowledgements are also part of the responsibilities. The post-holder is expected to stay informed about sector developments, propose innovative fundraising ideas, and identify new funding opportunities to strengthen the organisation's financial sustainability. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role calls for a skilled fundraiser with a strong history of securing significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. The successful candidate will be adept at crafting clear, persuasive proposals and reports that meet funders' requirements, while also excelling in relationship management to nurture both new and existing partnerships. They will be confident working across teams, volunteers, service users, and external stakeholders, bringing strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. They should bring experience with fundraising CRM systems (ideally Donorfy), solid IT skills in Microsoft Office, and confidence in preparing accurate budgets. A meticulous eye for detail, knowledge of GDPR and charity law, and a genuine empathy with the organisation's mission are essential. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours is also required. When will I be working? You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in our Trusts and Statutory Funding Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? This role is focused on securing and managing funding by aligning applications with funders' priorities and the organisation's objectives. It involves developing compelling appeals and cases for support, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts and funders through regular stewardship, and preparing progress reports for both funders and the Senior Management Team. The position also contributes to shaping and implementing the organisation's overall fundraising strategy, working collaboratively across teams to ensure funding needs are clearly understood and met. In addition, the role requires effective use of the Donorfy database to maintain accurate donor and grant records, process income, and manage correspondence. Administrative tasks such as mail-merging, coding, mailing, and donor acknowledgements are also part of the responsibilities. The post-holder is expected to stay informed about sector developments, propose innovative fundraising ideas, and identify new funding opportunities to strengthen the organisation's financial sustainability. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The role calls for a skilled fundraiser with a strong history of securing significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. The successful candidate will be adept at crafting clear, persuasive proposals and reports that meet funders' requirements, while also excelling in relationship management to nurture both new and existing partnerships. They will be confident working across teams, volunteers, service users, and external stakeholders, bringing strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. They should bring experience with fundraising CRM systems (ideally Donorfy), solid IT skills in Microsoft Office, and confidence in preparing accurate budgets. A meticulous eye for detail, knowledge of GDPR and charity law, and a genuine empathy with the organisation's mission are essential. Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours is also required. When will I be working? You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Hubbub is looking for a motivated fundraiser join a thriving development team at an exciting and pivotal moment in our charity s growth. With significant expansion in our Trusts & Foundations income over the past 18 months, we are now poised to build on this success and strengthen our philanthropic partnerships. As Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Trusts & Foundations programme by cultivating new relationships and securing substantial funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. In addition, you will also play a key role in advancing our income generation from businesses and contribute to the development of our events and funder communications. This is your chance to leverage your creativity, passion, and expertise to forge impactful partnerships that drive meaningful environmental change on a large scale! Your role will include: Securing funding for diverse aspects of our work against Hubbub s annual fundraising target, from core costs to specific roles, to scaling successful projects. Contributing to the growth of the Trusts fundraising pipeline, nurturing new relationships with both solicited and unsolicited prospects, and supporting colleagues to do the same. Working closely with Project Leads and Directors to deliver engaging and persuasive trusts and statutory proposals that expertly match funding criteria to Hubbub s projects and priorities. Identifying external networking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to increase our visibility amongst potential funders and build new relationships. Undertaking regular prospect research to identify new Trusts that align with Hubbub s strategy, focus areas and projects Strengthening existing Trusts relationships by showcasing our impact through timely reporting, and delivering donor stewardship to high standards. Updating our funder database (Pipedrive), with relevant funder information in a timely manner. Keeping up with environmental and philanthropic developments and trends so you can join the dots between the urgent environmental challenges that we face, the sustainability ambitions of funders and our own strategic objectives. You will also be expected to join in-person funder meetings whenever required, likely in and around London. You will also support: The wider team to secure income from businesses. This will involve developing introduction decks, employee engagement offerings, client proposals and more. Hubbub events by contributing to ideas, compiling invitee lists, and drafting invitations. A variety of other activities that will support our income generation when required. Who you are You re motivated and ambitious, with a tenacity to work towards targets. You will likely have contributed to and secured 5-6 figure grants from Trusts and statutory bodies. You re open to taking risks and learning from failure. You re an excellent bid writer and enjoy converting complex projects into winning proposals with funders motivations and criteria in mind. Your relationship building skills are top-notch, both virtual and IRL. You re confident developing new funder relationships from scratch, whilst nurturing existing ones. You enjoy getting away from your desk and finding opportunities to network. You have a deep understanding of how trusts and foundations work and are open to sharing your knowledge with colleagues. You re collaborative and able to work across all levels of an organisation, managing up and down when needed, to produce high quality bids on time and on budget. You ll enjoy researching and prioritising new Trusts funders to approach. It would be a bonus if you have experience fundraising from businesses and/or high net worth individuals, plus utilising a CRM system to not just track deals but identify useful insights. Regardless of your experience, alignment with Hubbub's values is essential. Hubbub s success and distinctiveness rests on the quality of our people. At every stage of their career, a Hubbuber is: Intellectually and politically curious and engaged. Proud of the work they do. Upbeat, motivated by challenges, and tenacious in solving them. Creative, innovative and playful. Team players, sharing success and solving issues and challenges collaboratively. Organised, dedicated and conscientious, with fantastic attention to detail. Flexible, willing and able to respond to constant change and challenge. Committed to communicating in a way that is compelling, clear, accurate and accessible. If your experience looks a little different from what we ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we d love to learn more about you!
