Fundraising Officer

Join a team that is changing places and changing lives.

Groundwork is the
community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the
environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping
communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. 

The Fundraising Officer supports the generation of income, principally for Groundwork
activities across the East of England. Working with business development colleagues and
delivery staff you will help to identify income sources, approach funders and partners, develop
and write bids, and contribute towards the annual income of the Trust.

Salary range : £26,182 – £30,832 pro rata (depending on relevant experience)

Term: Min 22.5 hours – max 25 hours per week, permanent

Location:  East of England, with opportunities for home working

In this role, you will monitor the external funding environment to identify suitable sources of
charitable trust and foundation funding and tender opportunities for projects and programmes of
activity. You will use your communication skills to write high quality, persuasive copy that
brings the charities work to life for potential funders, such as charitable trusts, BIG
lottery, local authorities and central government. In return we offer a supportive working
environment, lots of variety in your work and the opportunity to develop your skills and
professional knowledge.

Ideally, you will have experience of successful grant funding from Trusts, foundations, lottery
distributors or similar, together with demonstrable experience of undertaking high quality
research. The ability to quickly develop a detailed understanding of wide ranging and complex
topics is essential as is a genuine interest and enthusiasm towards fundraising work.

If you are looking for an inclusive, family friendly organisation which offers flexibility, a
supportive culture, an employee assistance programme together with the opportunity to develop
your skills we would like to hear from you.

Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members
of the community.

For more information about this post, please email [email protected]

To apply, please read the Job description on our website and send a short covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements, along with your
CV to [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 30 September 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024 via Teams