Trusts & Grants Officer

Trusts & Grants Officer Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working - approximately 2 days per week in the office) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £31,817 per annum Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Employer pension contribution with life cover * Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave and pay * Occupational sick pay scheme * Hybrid working arrangement * Mileage reimbursement for business travel * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Supportive and values-driven working environmentOur client is a well-established charitable organisation making a significant impact across communities throughout the Midlands. They are seeking an experienced and motivated Trusts & Grants Officer to join their fundraising team and play a key role in securing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Key Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of trust, foundation and grant funders * Writing high-quality funding applications, proposals and reports * Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders and stakeholders * Supporting the management and monitoring of restricted funding budgets * Ensuring compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements * Coordinating evaluation activities and collecting evidence for impact reporting * Identifying and researching new funding opportunities * Maintaining a rolling pipeline of prospective funders and grant opportunities * Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop fundable projects and initiatives * Managing reporting schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met * Producing accurate income forecasts and pipeline reports * Gathering impact data, case studies and success stories to strengthen funding applications * Maintaining accurate records and funding documentationYou Will Ideally Have: Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies * Experience writing successful funding applications and impact reports * Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills * Excellent written communication and relationship-building abilities * Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously * Confidence working with budgets, financial information and impact data * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and database systems * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle