At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure vital funding for nature recovery and manage grant applications.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, a leading nature conservation organisation.
- Benefits: Gain experience in fundraising while supporting wildlife projects.
- Other info: Passionate team dedicated to creating a wilder Yorkshire.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on conservation and community engagement in Yorkshire.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills and experience with funding applications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a 12-month maternity cover Grants Officer. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Grants Officer to help secure vital funding for nature's recovery across Yorkshire.
Working closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues across the Trust, you will research funding opportunities, develop compelling grant applications and manage relationships with trusts, foundations and other grant‑making organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a direct role in supporting conservation, community engagement and wildlife recovery projects across the region.
You will manage a portfolio of grant applications and reports, identifying and developing new funding opportunities while maintaining excellent relationships with existing funders. Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation, you will gather project information, develop persuasive funding proposals, coordinate reporting and stewardship activities, and maintain accurate records of fundraising activity.
You will contribute to achieving fundraising targets and help ensure funding opportunities align with the Trust's strategic priorities. We are looking for someone with excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear, compelling and engaging way.
You will have experience of researching, writing or supporting funding applications, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. You should be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams. Experience of fundraising, grant‑making trusts and foundations, project development, CRM databases or the environmental, charitable or conservation sector would be advantageous.
Most importantly, you will share our passion for creating a wilder Yorkshire and be committed to helping secure the resources needed to achieve our vision.
We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. Where a post is oversubscribed (i.e. there are more candidates meeting the minimum criteria than we can offer interviews to), we will carefully balance inviting a mix of the highest scoring disabled and non‑disabled applicants.
Grants Officer (maternity cover) employer: South West Community Chaplaincy
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises conservation and community engagement. As a Grants Officer, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful projects while benefiting from professional growth in a dynamic environment dedicated to nature's recovery across Yorkshire. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this role not only allows you to make a difference but also fosters your personal and career advancement within a passionate team.
Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
