Job Description:
As a Trusts Funding Application Officer within the CEO Corporate department, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and fellow Trust and Admin team members. Your primary responsibility will be to produce compelling written applications for funding using the materials available in our client’s library, including written content and photos. These applications may take the form of well-crafted letters or online submissions, tailored to the specific requirements of each trust or foundation.
You will prioritise potential trusts based on pre-filtering, ensuring that applications are submitted promptly and in order of importance. Attention to detail is crucial as you review available material to identify the most suitable content for each application. Collaboration across teams is essential to share ideas, avoid duplication of efforts, and maximise success rates.
A thorough understanding of our client’s work is necessary to accurately describe its mission and impact. Additionally, you will liaise with service professionals, including clinical staff, to gather up-to-date service delivery data for inclusion in funding applications. Recording of work undertaken is vital to avoid missed deadlines and duplicate efforts across teams.
Key Requirements:
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across teams
- Aptitude for learning and accurately describing our client’s work
- Proficiency in liaising with service professionals to gather relevant data
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Previous experience in grant writing or fundraising
- Knowledge of trust and foundation funding processes
- Familiarity with healthcare or social service environments
- Proficiency in record-keeping and documentation
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent our client professionally
Responsibilities:
- Produce written funding applications using available materials and tailored to the requirements of each trust or foundation.
- Prioritise potential trusts based on pre-filtering and submit applications promptly and in order of importance.
- Collaborate with teams to share ideas, avoid duplication, and maximize success rates.
- Learn about our client’s work and accurately describe its mission and impact in funding applications.
- Liaise with service professionals to gather up-to-date service delivery data for inclusion in applications.
- Record work undertaken to avoid missed deadlines and duplicate efforts across teams.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional development and enhancement of grant-writing skills. Collaborative work environment with opportunities to engage with various teams and stakeholders.
- Contribution to the impactful work of our client in providing essential services to residents and their families.
- Clear communication channels and support from line management for work status and progress feedback.