Summary
Do you have an enthusiasm for fundraising? Do you believe in our mission to protect and care for places? If so, this role is perfect for you!

We’re looking for a creative and knowledgeable Grants Specialist to join our team. You'll need a strong skill set and proven track record in securing funds from a range of sources including statutory bodies and lottery funders. You'll have experience of developing projects to maximise external income, generating multimillion pound gifts.

We have an ambitious fundraising vision in place and some very exciting new projects on the horizon which we want you to help shape.

As a key part of the project team, you’ll support priority properties by developing and writing grant applications for major projects. You’ll get to work with a variety of specialists including curators, marketing, archaeology and many others. You’ll grow grant giving and support new fundraising initiatives.

This role can be carried out from any of our hubs within the London and South East region, with regular travel within the region. For hub locations, please click here.

This is a permanent position and we welcome applications for full or part time hours.

Interview date: 26 September 2022

What it's like to work here
The National Trust Consultancy is the home to specialists in every field of our work, where resources are shared across disciplines and boundaries. The diversity and quality of expertise within the Consultancy enable our properties and places to benefit from an extraordinary range of creative and innovative thinking. You’ll add to our deep expertise in all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes and making these accessible to all.

Our welcoming team looks to share knowledge and support each other to develop and grow within our careers.

What you'll be doing
Your work will primarily be based with our London and South East region where you will provide advice, expertise and support for our teams in our places. You’ll also link in with a network of fundraisers based in our central office and throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In the region, you’ll work alongside others with fundraising responsibilities, with consultants in many disciplines and with property managers and operational teams.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who can help some of our most inspiring properties to reach stretching targets through a range of fundraising income streams.

In your application, please provide details of how you meet the criteria for this role

Strong understanding of fundraising
Knowledge of developing and writing grant applications
Proven track record of generating significant income from a range of grant funders
High levels of strategic thinking
Effective communication, consulting, and influencing skills
Willingness to travel to remote properties to support key projects