Since being founded in 1961, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has led the way in conservation across Suffolk, protecting some of the county's most important wildlife areas. As a grassroots organisation, we’re passionate about ‘Bringing nature back’ by inspiring and empowering local communities to care for and act on behalf of nature, while managing our 50 nature reserves and advocating for wildlife. The Senior Grants Officer will play a pivotal role in securing funding to drive nature recovery in Suffolk. This role will focus on developing and delivering a strategic approach to growing both restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring the Trust’s ambitious conservation goals are met. The post holder will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with charitable trusts and grant-making organisations, writing high-quality and compelling funding proposals and impact reports to secure long-term support. Proactive research, networking, and horizon scanning will be key to maintaining a pipeline of potential funders, ensuring the Trust stays ahead of new funding opportunities. Collaboration will be essential, working closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop compelling cases for support, meet reporting requirements, and promote funders’ contributions. Strong administrative and financial acumen will be necessary to track applications, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate records using the Trust’s CRM system. With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, the Senior Grants Officer will play a crucial role in securing the resources needed to restore 30% of Suffolk’s landscape for nature by 2030. This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience. To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Wednesday 12 February 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter. The interviews are planned for w/c 24 February at Brooke House in Ashbocking near Ipswich. Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process. Collaboration will be essential, working closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop compelling cases for support, meet reporting requirements, and promote funders’ contributions. Strong administrative and financial acumen will be necessary to track applications, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate records using the Trust’s CRM system. With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, the Senior Grants Officer will play a crucial role in securing the resources needed to restore 30% of Suffolk’s landscape for nature by 2030. This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience. To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Wednesday 12 February 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter. The interviews are planned for w/c 24 February at Brooke House in Ashbocking near Ipswich. Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supporting Documents Open configuration options Recruitment Pack Open configuration options Role Description Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail plus public engagement staff receive logo clothing. Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.