Percival are excited to be working with London Wildlife Trust to help them recruit for a new Senior Grants Officer. The post holder will join a successful fundraising team to help fund vital projects. This is a fantastic time to join the growing team with lots of room for progression and growth within the role.
About London Wildlife Trust
London Wildlife Trust (LWT) is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces. Over 41% of our wildlife species have declined since the early 1970s, and 15% of our species like skylark and linnet are threatened with extinction from much of London. LWT's fundraising team are pivotal to their success, raising crucial funds to build on their success of recovering London’s nature. You’ll be instrumental in growing their grant income through research, strategic planning, and building strong relationships with funders.
Title: Senior Grants Officer
Salary: £37,432
Working Pattern: Full-time (35 hours), Part-time or compressed hours considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London (Victoria), Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption scheme
* Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
* Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
* Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
About the role and responsibilities
Research & Strategy: research potential new funders, stay updated on fundraising trends and developments in the conservation sector, and collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop and maintain a dynamic fundraising pipeline.
Proposals and reporting: build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, create compelling cases for support and gather impactful case studies, lead on the submission of high-quality grant applications
Stewardship: build and develop relationships with funders to foster long term support, act as the primary contact with the Landfill Communities Fund regulator (ENTRUST), ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintain an up-to-date internal database
The ideal candidate will have
* Experience writing and submitting successful tailored funding applications and reports.
* Experience of developing and maintaining strong positive relationships with external partners/funders.
* Strong research skills, attention to detail and the ability to effectively record and share information.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: 31st January
Interviews: 6th/7th Feb
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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