Fundraising Manager - Trusts (Sight Scotland)

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.   

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term. 

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.  This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.  

Whats on offer

• Hybrid, working from Edinburgh office for 1-2 days a week  

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution 

• Enhanced policies

 

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.  

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. xwzovoh  Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.  

 

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17th June