Grants and Project Development Manager

The Grants and Project Development Manager, plays a vital role in helping this charity to deliver both their essential core work and their most exciting, forward-thinking projects. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and managing the Trusts Officer, the Grants and Project Development Manager sits at the heart of this charity's income generation strategy—securing high-value grants.

This exciting and creative role will lead on the development, writing and coordination of compelling funding bids, whilst working closely with teams across the organisation to shape projects that are fundable, impactful, and aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.

Grants and Project Development Manager

Salary : (Banding Level 3) £34,000 - £39,000

Contract type : Permanent

Working hours : Full time (the employer will consider 4 days)

Location : Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid working available)

The Grants and Project Development Manager, plays a vital role in helping this charity to deliver both their essential core work and their most exciting, forward-thinking projects. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and leading the Trusts Officer, this role sits at the heart of the charity's income generation strategy—securing high-value grants (typically £25,000+) from statutory bodies, Lottery funds, and major Trusts and Foundations.

You will lead on the development, writing and coordination of compelling funding bids, working closely with teams across the organisation to shape projects that are fundable, impactful, and aligned with this charity's strategic goals. From identifying new opportunities to building strong relationships with key funders, you’ll be instrumental in helping this charity grow their income and increase their impact for nature.

This is a role that offers both creativity and structure, relationship-building and strategic thinking—perfect for someone who thrives on making things happen and wants their work to really matter. This is a hybrid role with the need to be based in the charity's Taunton Office on a regular basis. It offers the chance to help shape a wilder, healthier Somerset for future generations.

Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibility 1 : Income generation

Achieve an agreed annual high value grant income target to support this charitable Trust’s strategy and business plan.

Write and co-ordinate high-quality high value grant applications ensuring deadlines are met and all internal contributors are clear as to their role.

Work with the fundraising team leads and head of fundraising to strategically plan funding needs for approved projects.

Ensure that match funding needs resulting from grant applications are identified, communicated early and integrated into wider fundraising planning.

Ensure all applications (whether successful or not) are recorded on the organisation's database.

Use grant applications to support BAU income generation where appropriate / possible.

Line manage the Grants Officer.

Responsibility 2 : Project Development

Support cross organisational bids and project development, working with colleagues and partners to develop new project concepts and support the writing of applications and reports.

Develop detailed and accurate budgets for projects and funding applications, and which support contributions of Core funding and aligning with the charity's financial processes and reporting.

Work with the Head of Fundraising to assess and write updates on project funding milestones and income pipelines for the Programme Management board (PMB)

Maintain an up-to-date overview of project funding (current and planned) and track funding opportunities and match with the charity's project priorities.

Work with fundraising managers within the team to create strategic, cross income stream, funding plans to help support organisational projects.

Responsibility 3 : Develop Relationships with Grant Giving Bodies

Research and identify new grant giving bodies that could help support projects and core work .

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with potential and existing major funders to deepen their involvement with and support for the charity, in co-ordination with the Grants Officer.

Keep abreast of grant fundraising trends in the UK conservation and fundraising sector and follow new funding developments such as innovative finance mechanisms that can be applied to the organisation’s work, including through networking and researching funding opportunities.

This employer offer fantastic benefits of working for them including :

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program
• Diversity networks through their alignment and affiliation with a national charity
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
• Staff social calendar and events

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities, and the climate

Closing date : Sunday 11 May 2025

Interested?

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This charity has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and they are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of their work; they know they need to engage with everyone to live their values and achieve their goals. They welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.