About the RoleAs Trusts Fundraising Lead, you’ll be Life Cycle’s lead specialist for Trusts and Foundations fundraising. Reporting to the Fundraising & Marketing Manager, you’ll take the lead on developing and managing a strong funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and securing grant income that supports Life Cycle’s charitable objectives and future plans.Working with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll turn project ideas, organisational priorities and evidence of impact into clear, compelling funding cases. You’ll coordinate applications and proposals from initial research through to submission, making sure they are well evidenced, accurately costed and aligned with funder requirements.You’ll also manage relationships with existing funders, overseeing reporting, stewardship and renewals to help build strong, lasting partnerships and maximise repeat funding. Alongside this, you’ll manage the Trusts CRM, ensuring funding opportunities, applications and relationships are recorded and kept up to date.Working closely with the Marketing Lead and Supporter Care Officer, you’ll help communicate Life Cycle’s impact through applications, reports, stewardship materials and wider communications.This is a varied role combining strategic pipeline development with hands-on fundraising. You’ll have the opportunity to shape Life Cycle’s trusts fundraising, build strong funder relationships and secure funding that directly supports Life Cycle's work, transforming lives through cycling.About Life CycleWe work with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey: From learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.We’re here to show that cycling can be safe, practical and affordable for most short journeys: No matter who you are, what you do or what you look like. We create positive spaces where people can be themselves, develop and reach their goals. We’re all about empowering people on their cycling journey.
Trusts Fundraising Lead employer: Environmentjob
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a positive work culture and values employee wellbeing. With flexible working options, generous leave policies, and a commitment to professional growth, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact on the National Cycle Network while enjoying a supportive environment. Join us in our mission to promote active travel and be part of a collaborative team that values equity and continuous learning.
