Salary:c.£ 28,576-31,357
Contract type:Full time
Responsible to:Fundraising & Communications Manager
Hours of work:35 hours per week
Place of work:Wenlock House, Brighton
Annual Leave entitlement:25 days per year + birthday + bank holidays
Pension:3% rising by 2% every 2 years up to 6%
Notice period:2 months
Start date: ASAP
About the role
The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in day centre for young homeless people in Brighton and Hove. We operate a day centre which provides practical and emotional support; confidence-building activities; life skills and access to health services, volunteering, training and employment for young people who are homeless and insecurely housed. We work with homeless 16-to-25-year olds to help them move from crisis to stability. Our vision is that no young person becomes part of the long-term homeless population. With an increasing demand for our services, we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to join our small Fundraising & Communications team and contribute to our ambitious plans for income generation, building on our strong track record of working with Trusts & Foundations.
Main purpose of the role
To secure income from regional and national trusts and foundations through research, bid writing, relationship management and grant reporting, contributing to the achievement of organisational fundraising targets.
Key responsibilities
Develop and secure funding from new and known Trusts and Foundations
- Undertake prospect research, ensuring all new and known funders are captured in the pipeline
- Prepare and submit agreed number of bids on quarterly basis to meet targets, tracking conversion rates and ensuring timely feedback to Fundraising & Communications Manager
- Develop funding bids to meet operational priorities, as expressed in The Clock Tower Sanctuary’s Strategic Plan
- Continue to develop in-house knowledge bank on key issues relating to youth homelessness, ensuring relevant sector reports, statistics, facts and case studies are captured and updated.
Deliver excellent supporter experience for funders
- Build and maintain positive relationships with trust and foundation funders.
- Deliver timely reports and updates on funded projects.
- Ensure all internal records and our CRM, Beacon, are updated on a regular basis.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure evaluation reports are submitted in a timely manner, capturing data from in-house CRM systems and qualitative case studies
- Contribute to all monitoring and evaluation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection requirements and best practice.
General
- Work collaboratively across the organisation and contribute to fundraising team objectives.
- Act in accordance with The Clock Tower Sanctuary's values, policies and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Fundraising & Communications Manager, CEO or Trustees.
Person specification
Essential
- At least two years’ experience of developing funding bids for a charity
- Demonstrable track record in securing grants/donations in excess of £5k
- Experience of undertaking prospect research and pipeline management
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-management skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel and CRM system e.g. Donorfy, Raisers Edge, Beacon.
Desirable
- Understanding of key issues faced by young people using The Clock Tower Sanctuary’s services
- Experience of working as part of a small team in a charity
- Knowledge of fundraising best practice and industry standards.
Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Thursday 5th November. Interview date: w/c 9th November 2026
The Clock Tower Sanctuary is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people, regardless of gender, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, politics or disability.
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Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations) in Brighton employer: The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton
The Clock Tower Sanctuary is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Located in Brighton, the organisation offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to provide high-quality support while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and a focus on meaningful service delivery, working here means being part of a team that truly values its members and the impact they have on the community.
Contact Details:
The Clock Tower Sanctuary, Brighton Recruitment Team
