Grants and Trusts Manager
hace 6 días
Birmingham
Grants and Trusts Manager (Part-Time, Hybrid Considered) Organisation: Gilgal Birmingham Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro rata £21,000 – £24,000 depending on experience) Location: Birmingham (hybrid and remote options considered) Closing Date: Monday 15th December Gilgal Birmingham is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing refuge accommodation and community-based support for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse. We offer emergency refuge spaces and a growing range of outreach services that help women rebuild their lives, access safety, and move towards independence. We are seeking a Grants and Trusts Manager to secure and manage the funding that enables this vital work. This is a key strategic role leading our grants, trusts, statutory funding and corporate income pipeline, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team. You will be responsible for prospect research, high-quality bid writing, reporting, and building strong relationships with funders and partners. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can manage the full fundraising lifecycle and contribute to the growth of a life-changing service. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning * Work with the CEO to implement Gilgal’s Fundraising and Income Generation Strategy. * Develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporate partners. * Prepare a rolling income generation plan with timelines and bid targets. * Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for partnership bids and collaborative tenders. Grants and Trusts * Research and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Gilgal’s priorities. * Develop strong, evidence-based funding proposals with clear outcomes and robust budgets. * Coordinate with service leads and finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Manage the full bid lifecycle, from identification through to submission, monitoring, and evaluation. * Maintain a funding tracker with deadlines, progress updates, and reporting requirements. Relationship Management * Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, trusts, commissioners, and partners. * Provide ongoing updates to funders to strengthen long-term partnerships. * Attend relevant meetings, events, and briefings. Reporting and Monitoring * Produce clear, impact-focused reports for funders and stakeholders. * Work with colleagues to collect and analyse outcomes data to inform bids and reporting. * Review successful and unsuccessful bids to identify trends and improve future applications. * Support the CEO and Finance Director in aligning budgets with funder requirements. * Contribute to regular Funding Overview Reports and Income Generation Plans for the Board. Corporate and Individual Fundraising Support * Support the CEO in developing relationships with corporate partners and donors. * Contribute to wider fundraising initiatives as needed. Other Responsibilities * Uphold confidentiality and data protection in line with Gilgal’s policies and the Data Protection Act. * Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. * Contribute to organisational planning, evaluation, and policy development. * Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. * Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the CEO. Essential Skills and Experience * Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising at a senior level. * Experience in bid writing and grant management within the charity or public sector. * Strong understanding of trust, foundation, and statutory funding landscapes. * Excellent written communication and persuasive writing skills. * Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Financial literacy and ability to prepare project budgets. * A collaborative, flexible, and motivated approach to work. Desirable * Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or similar. * Experience using CRM or fundraising databases. * Experience in the domestic abuse, housing, or social care sectors. * Experience with corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships. * Knowledge of impact measurement and theory of change. * Knowledge of funders in Birmingham/West Midlands and/or with an interest in domestic abuse. Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to women only and is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010). All appointments are subject to references and a DBS check.