Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Fundraising, you will provide technical leadership and operational expertise across our trust and grant fundraising. You will play a leading role in developing high-quality funding proposals, strengthening relationships with funders and improving our approach to identifying, securing and managing both restricted and unrestricted income.

You will identify and research funding opportunities, develop and manage a strong pipeline of prospective funders and lead the preparation of compelling applications, cases for support and impact reports. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust, you will help shape fundable projects, provide specialist advice on major applications and ensure we continue to improve the quality of our applications, stewardship and reporting.

You will build productive relationships with charitable trusts and grant-making organisations, keep abreast of emerging funding priorities and ensure our funding pipeline, applications and reporting commitments are accurately managed. You will also line manage and develop our Grants Officer, sharing your expertise and helping to create a positive, collaborative and high-performing team.

To succeed in this role, you will have experience of trust and grant fundraising with a strong track record of securing and growing income from charitable trusts and grant-making organisations. You will be confident leading complex applications and reporting processes, developing positive relationships with funders and influencing colleagues to develop strong, fundable projects.

You will be an excellent written communicator, able to turn complex projects, evidence and ideas into clear and persuasive proposals. Highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines, you will bring sound professional judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and improving fundraising practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your fundraising expertise to make a tangible difference for nature, helping Suffolk Wildlife Trust secure the investment needed to deliver ambitious projects, strengthen our impact and create a wilder Suffolk.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We operate flexible homeworking arrangements where colleagues spend more time working together than homeworking. The base of work will be Brooke House in Ashbocking and the starting salary will be up to £33,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience. 

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 02 November. The interviews are planned for Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Our Employee Perks & Benefits include leave entitlement increasing with service up to 38 days annually plus an extra day off for your birthday, a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, salary sacrifice benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccinations, life assurance and access to a GP and wellness services. You’ll also receive discounts at high street retailers, discounts in our visitor centre, and, if you’re in a public-facing role, you’ll get logo clothing.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.