Job summary
We seek a dynamic and experienced Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will manage the development and implementation of a Trusts & Foundations strategy and grow relationships with trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies to increase income and engagement and explore new charity partnerships and funding opportunities.
The post holder will manage the development and implementation of the Trusts & Foundations fundraising strategy and play a crucial role in securing funding for our organisation by developing compelling proposals and grant applications to trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
This role requires excellent writing, research, and communication skills and a deep understanding of the UK charity sector and Trusts and Foundations fundraising landscape.
The post holder will comply with both Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Codes of Best Practice.
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop the management of the Trusts & Foundations income stream for Bradford Hospitals Charity to support the Trust in delivering ambitious aims within the Bradford Hospitals Charity Strategy.
The role is instrumental in securing and developing new relationships whilst maintaining existing ones to increase contributions from charitable Trusts and Foundations and explore new charity partnerships and funding opportunities.
You will work to raise awareness of the charity, it's vision and goals.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to evidence significant experience of successfully securing funding from Trusts and Foundations.
- Experience in grant writing, proposal development, or a related field.
- Experience in managing Fundraising Target and financial budget.
- Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet grant application deadlines.
- Experience of engaging and supporting staff to develop projects including budget considerations and project impact.
- Experience of collaborating with other organisations/charities to deliver joint Trust and Foundations applications.
- Ethical and professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality and upholding the organisations values
- Experience of producing detailed written reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and grammatically flawless proposals
- Strong research skills to identify suitable funding opportunities and gather relevant data to support proposals.
- Ability to meet deadlines, withstand pressures and prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all submissions with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of major donor and trust and foundation fundraising.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Familiarity with the UK charity sector and understanding of the nuances of trust and foundation funding
- Knowledge of the Data protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations
- Awareness of best fundraising practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification, skills or experience* Post graduate diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification , skills or experience (minimum Grade C) in Mathematics and English *
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to evidence significant experience of successfully securing funding from Trusts and Foundations.
- Experience in grant writing, proposal development, or a related field.
- Experience in managing Fundraising Target and financial budget.
- Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet grant application deadlines.
- Experience of engaging and supporting staff to develop projects including budget considerations and project impact.
- Experience of collaborating with other organisations/charities to deliver joint Trust and Foundations applications.
- Ethical and professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality and upholding the organisations values
- Experience of producing detailed written reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and grammatically flawless proposals
- Strong research skills to identify suitable funding opportunities and gather relevant data to support proposals.
- Ability to meet deadlines, withstand pressures and prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all submissions with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of major donor and trust and foundation fundraising.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Familiarity with the UK charity sector and understanding of the nuances of trust and foundation funding
- Knowledge of the Data protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations
- Awareness of best fundraising practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification, skills or experience* Post graduate diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification , skills or experience (minimum Grade C) in Mathematics and English *
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
