Job Details:
Trust and Grants Administrator

Job Description

Join our fundraising team and help transform the lives of people with visual impairments and disabilities. We are looking for a Trust & Grants Administrator to support our Trusts and Grants team in securing vital funding.

In this role, you will create funding applications and build relationships with grant-making organisations, directly supporting programmes that promote independence and improve lives. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive approach and a genuine desire to help others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and submit persuasive small to mid-level funding applications and impactful reports.
• Conduct research into funding opportunities and grant criteria.
• Maintain accurate donor records using the database.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to gather insights and data for funding proposals.
• Provide outstanding donor stewardship to sustain long-term relationships.
• Deliver administrative support across the Trusts & Grants Team.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Annual leave

7 weeks paid holiday per year, including two extra ‘Henshaws’ Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

Additional leave

Opportunity to buy additional leave (for 52 week contracts)

Emergency domestic leave

Up to 3 days a year for unforeseen emergency domestic situations

Enhanced sick pay

For up to six months.

Long service rewards

Rewards of up to £750

Free eye test

Annual free Specsavers eye test voucher.

Wellbeing Day

Commitment to support staff with their mental health and wellbeing which includes a wellbeing day off

Employee Assistance Programme

A free range of financial, legal, counselling and wellbeing resources