We are Chester Zoo
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 20,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role – Trusts & Foundations Manager
As a conservation and education charity working tirelessly to ensure nature can survive and thrive, we rely on our generous supporters and funders to continue all of our species-saving conservation work. The Chester Zoo fundraising team is excited to now be recruiting for the role of Trusts & Foundations Manager – a role that plays a crucial part in managing our portfolio of trust and foundation relationships, cultivating new funding opportunities and ensuring our charity reaches ambitious income targets.
Reporting into the Fundraising & Philanthropy Lead, the post holder will be responsible for managing all income for trust and foundation fundraising. This role will be focused on securing funding to further the work of our world-leading Field Programmes team, our impactful Community Engagement and Education team, and our expert Science team. The post holder will develop and maintain an outstanding portfolio of trusts and statutory funders to support our ambitious and vital conservation work. They will also work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to engage, cultivate funding opportunities and achieve targets for priority projects.
We’re looking for someone who can:
1. Apply exceptional writing, storytelling and research skills to create compelling and impactful funding applications.
2. Build and nurture long-term meaningful relationships with funders through effective stewardship, aligning their support with Chester Zoo’s conservation mission.
3. Provide excellent and timely reporting, and ensure accurate records are maintained through the effective use of CRM.
4. Apply a strategic mindset and implement our strategy for Trusts and Foundations income growth.
The Package
* Contract Type – Permanent
* Working Hours – 40 hours per week
* Salary - £39,342.05 per annum
* Flexible working from home – 2 days a week at home and 3 in our head office
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
* Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
* Cycle to work scheme
* Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
* Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
Our Requirements
* Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising roles, with a track record of securing and managing small, medium and large grants from trusts and foundations.
* Proven ability to write exceptional, accurate and compelling grant applications.
* Proven expertise in copywriting and storytelling.
* Experience in producing high-quality reports for funders and senior stakeholders.
* Skilled in managing and developing a portfolio of funders.
* Demonstrable experience of meeting fundraising targets.
* Experienced in developing and building long-term donor relationships.
* Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills.
* Experience of prioritising and balancing a busy workload.
* Experience of working proactively and reactively, maximising all funding opportunities.
* Experience of working closely with other fundraising streams.
* Experience of working with CRM databases and Microsoft Office suite.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
* Familiarity with the conservation, science or education charity sector.
* Experience applying for seven figure funding applications.
* Experience of planning and hosting supporter events and experiences.
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found and it is possible this will be prior to the advertised end date. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.
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