SALARY: £32,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
REPORTS TO: Director
ABOUT US
We are a charity dedicated to ending suicide, with love.
For over 30 years we have developed a therapeutic community model that combines gold-standard therapeutic approaches with leading trauma-informed practice. We work with people and communities most at risk of suicide, including racialised communities, LGBTQI+ populations and neurodivergent people.
At a time when mental ill health continues to rise, we believe people deserve more than crisis intervention alone. Our work focuses on helping people get well and stay well through connection, belonging and long-term recovery.
THE ROLE
This is a pivotal role responsible for securing and growing income from charitable trusts, foundations and strategic funding partners.
You will lead the development of compelling, evidence-based funding proposals, build meaningful relationships with funders and partners, and help shape the organisation's fundraising strategy in response to changes in the external environment.
The role is ideal for an experienced grant writer, partnerships professional or fundraiser who is motivated by social justice and passionate about improving outcomes for people at risk of suicide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications and bids.
• Manage a portfolio of trusts, foundations and major funding relationships.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners and sector partners.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to translate service impact into compelling funding cases.
• Monitor trends in the funding environment and identify emerging opportunities.
• Contribute to fundraising strategy and income planning.
• Support the development of impact reporting and evaluation narratives.
• Represent the organisation externally and develop strategic partnerships.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience preparing successful funding applications, bids or proposals.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex social issues.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
• Experience in the charity sector.
• Knowledge of mental health, suicide prevention, trauma-informed practice or health inequalities.
• Experience managing six-figure funding opportunities.
• Experience developing partnerships across public, voluntary or academic sectors.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Meaningful work contributing directly to suicide prevention.
• A supportive and values-led team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to influence innovative approaches to mental health and recovery.
