Full time 35 hours per week, flexible working/occasional evening and weekend duties

Home based 1-2 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer

Initial 12-month contract (with potential to extend)

Purpose

To play a key role within a small Development / Fundraising team.The post will primarily be to prepare applications to a range of funders, in order to secure support for a variety of projects across the Diocese.Research, prepare and submit well written applications based on information provided by the team and/or Parishes with bids of four, five and six figures to trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.This position will involve building cases for support, working across different teams and occasionally being needed to support in other fundraising activities.

The role is mainly desk-based, daily work will also include researching potential funding opportunities, updating databases with deadlines and tracking and co-ordinating applications.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer

Hhauschild@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

02392825430

For further information please visit https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/diocese-of-portsmouth/trusts-grants-officer-bid-writer/685604?tsId=8