Job summary Job Overview This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to manage the charity's grant income through compelling and bespoke applications to Trust & Foundations in support of LPTs fundraising programme to an agreed annual fundraising target. To use your expertise to lead on complex processes to work with appeal holders and be their advisor and guide to navigate through the project management and internal processes. To establish fundraising plans for multiple appeals and to research and write bids which will actively generate funds from a portfolio of funding sources. To build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, both internal and external, grant-making trusts and foundations to manage and deliver a robust fundraising programme. To manage successful grants from end to end, including managing project groups to deliver grants outcomes. Initiative, creativity, excellent organisational skills, research, presentation and writing skills are required, together with the ability to manage and develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key funders. Your persuasive and negotiating skills will be critical in presenting complex information to funders and contractors as well as sharing how-do knowledge in the sector related initiative including national conferences. Contact Details: Magdalena Korytkowska, Fundraising Manager, magdalena.korytkowskanhs.net Main duties of the job For full details, please refer to the job description document. Trust values & resource management uphold the Trusts values, demonstrate leadership behaviours, and ensure responsible use of resources. Income generation & fundraising secure funding through grants, donations, and sponsorships to enhance patient care and staff experiences beyond core NHS provisions. Project & budget management develop, manage, and oversee funding applications and grants, ensuring successful delivery of projects and financial sustainability. Content creation & communication develop compelling cases for support, create impact reports, and manage content across digital and print platforms. Stakeholder engagement & relationship management cultivate relationships with grant-making bodies, internal stakeholders, and external partners to enhance funding opportunities. Independent working & strategic oversight act as the lead specialist in trusts and foundations fundraising, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement in income generation. Leadership & communication lead complex funding processes, advise appeal holders, and translate service needs into compelling funding proposals. Governance & compliance Ensure adherence to Trust and charity policies and maintain transparent financial and reporting processes. About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 002776 Job locations County Hall Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8TB Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address County Hall Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8TB Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)