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We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Trusts Officer to join our team at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our long-term income growth strategy by cultivating relationships with trusts, foundations, and grant-giving organisations to secure funding.
As the Trusts Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-giving organisations. This includes conducting research, preparing high-quality grant/funding applications, and submitting timely feedback reports to donors. You will work closely with all departments to develop compelling funding proposals that align with funders’ priorities and contribute to the objectives of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Your key responsibilities will include identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling cases for support to maintain relationships with existing funders, achieving annual income targets, and ensuring accurate record-keeping in our database. Working to the Trusts and Foundations Manager you will steward new and existing prospects and develop cultivation plans to build strong relationships with donors.
To excel in this role, you should possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), enabling you to forge strong working relationships with stakeholders, staff, and beneficiaries. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and have a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. A good understanding of the voluntary sector funding environment is essential.
While you will primarily work independently, providing expert advice and support, you will also be an integral part of our team. You may be required to work out of hours to support events, and flexibility in this regard will be appreciated.
Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience in raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, managing donor relationships, and achieving income growth. Knowledge of fundraising standards and current legislation, along with proficiency in CRM databases and relevant IT tools, and a commitment to supporting veterans, would be beneficial.
If you are looking for a role that contributes to the lives of our Chelsea Pensioners and the long-term sustainability of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, then we look forward to receiving your application.
The closing date for this role is 9 June 2023. This is a full time and permanent role working 41 hours per week. The salary range for this role is £32,000 – £35,000.
About us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection processes.
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview which are provisionally booked for 22 June. During the interview you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role.
If you are successful after the interviews, we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
