Fundraiser (Trusts & Grants)

This role is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled fundraiser to take on a key role in the John Muir Trust’s Income Generation team. As the UK charity dedicated to the protection of wild places, we are seeking a talented individual to play a vital role in raising funds from statutory, lottery, grant and charitable trust sources to support delivery of the Trust’s exciting Strategy.

You will provide fundraising knowhow to develop and steward a wide portfolio of funders, from lottery and governmental bodies to family foundations and charitable trusts, raising funds to protect wild places in the UK. If you have writing, research and organisational skills, the drive to meet ambitious trusts & grants income targets and a passion for wild places, we want to hear from you.

The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places.

Role purpose

The Fundraiser (Trusts & Grants) is responsible for the delivery of a key income stream, generating both core and restricted funding to support the Trust’s work in wild places. The role will develop and deliver a plan to drive significant growth in trust and grant income, connecting a growing portfolio of funders with key projects requiring funding. They will manage relationships from research and cultivation to application to stewardship, ensuring a positive experience for all Trust funders.

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