Trust Fundraising Officer

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children, and we operate over 300 local services across England.

Pay range

Salary: £29,450 per year (Grade 3) plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94.

Location and contract

Remote (UK based) with occasional travel to Bristol / London. Permanent, 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the completion of core and restricted funding applications to large and small Trusts and Foundations, up to £100k, contributing to the team’s annual fundraising targets.
• Assist in the development of, and help to implement, a strategy for maximising income from Trusts and Foundations partnerships.
• Maintain a portfolio of potential funders through regular research, identifying new income streams from Trusts and Foundations and building relationships with those funders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role or a desire to develop their transferable skills.
• Experience of writing bids, applications or proposals.
• Experience of writing detailed reports and using data to demonstrate impact.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family‑friendly policies.
• Wellness and Support: cycle‑to‑work scheme, free optician check‑ups, annual flu vaccines, 24‑hour employee assistance helpline, a Headspace app for mindfulness, and Reflective Practice sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: your work will directly help Women’s Aid provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

Equal Opportunity

Women only need to apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity.