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Join the influential team at the John Muir Trust and make a significant impact on the protection of UK's wild places.
Overview
Salary
£33345
Location
Edinburgh, UK - Flexible
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The John Muir Trust, a leading UK charity, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the wild regions of the UK. With a diverse team, the Trust is implementing a comprehensive strategy to protect our natural world.
Role Summary
- Responsible for generating income through core and restricted funding.
- Create and implement a plan to significantly boost trust and grant income.
- Manage donor relationships from research and cultivation to application and stewardship.
- Link funders with key projects that need funding, ensuring a positive experience for all trust funders.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
- Proven success in securing substantial grant funding, including from lottery and statutory funders.
- Experience in high-level fundraising from charitable trusts.
- Proficient in project development, prospect development, and relationship management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to generate convincing fundraising content.
Application Process Details
- The role offers a competitive salary from £33,345, and a 5% employer contribution to a pension scheme.
- Enjoy 34 days of holiday per year, plus 2 additional 'wild days' or sustainable travel days.
- Flexible work location and balance between office and remote work.
The John Muir Trust, a UK charity dedicated to the protection of wild places, is looking for a Trusts & Grants Manager to join our Income Generation team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced fundraiser to significantly contribute to our mission.
The organisation - Why they are exciting: The John Muir Trust is committed to protecting the wild places of the UK and is driven by a comprehensive strategy to enhance our natural environment. We are dedicated to creating a diverse team to realize our ambitious goals.
The role - what the role entails: As the Trusts & Grants Manager, you will be responsible for generating key income streams through core and restricted funding. Your role will involve developing and executing a plan to significantly increase trust and grant income, managing relationships from research and cultivation through to application and stewardship. You will connect a growing portfolio of funders with key projects that require funding, ensuring a positive experience for all trust funders.
Job requirements - any requirements mentioned: Candidates should have at least three years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of securing large-scale grant funding, including from lottery and statutory funders. You should also have experience in high-level fundraising from charitable trusts and be adept at project development, prospect development, and relationship management. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to create persuasive fundraising content.
Benefits - if any benefits are mentioned: The position offers a competitive salary starting from £33,345, with a 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme. You will also enjoy 34 days of holiday per year, plus 2 additional 'wild days' or sustainable travel days.
Other details: The role is permanent and full-time, requiring occasional travel to Edinburgh and Pitlochry offices. The location is flexible, allowing for a balance between office and remote work to suit your needs.
