Fundraising & Grants Assistant

Get Grants Ltd; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the Peak District is seeking a Fundraising & Grants Assistant to support various fundraising activities. This hybrid role offers the chance to engage with individuals and corporate partnerships while overseeing grant delivery for schools and charities. Ideal for someone starting their career, no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Join a supportive team passionate about the Peak District's community and environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in fundraising, grant making, environmental or community work; no prior experience required.
• Flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising activities from individuals and corporate partnerships.
• Oversee the delivery of grant making programmes for schools and charities.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Details

Do you love the Peak District? Do you believe everyone should have the chance to connect with nature and experience the beauty of its incredible landscapes? Then come and join the team as our new Fundraising & Grants Assistant.

Working hours: 3 – 4 days per week (22.5 – 30 hours)

Salary: £25,000 full-time equivalent (£15,000 – £20,000 actual salary, depending on hours worked)

Location: Hybrid, with an expectation of spending at least half the time working in the Peak District (our HQ in Bakewell or elsewhere on location)

The Foundation is in an exciting period of growth and by 2028 we aim to be raising at least £1 million each year to fund vital work in the National Park. This is a key entry-level role and a great opportunity for someone wanting to launch their career in fundraising, grant making, environmental or community work.

In this role you’ll get involved in all areas of fundraising from individuals, grant makers and corporate partnerships, as well as events. You’ll also oversee the day-to-day delivery of our grant making programmes for schools, charities and community groups. You’ll receive training and ongoing support, so you don’t need prior experience in fundraising or grant making.

If you’re a creative problem solver, enjoy talking to people, thrive on variety and are keen learn and try new things, we want to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to go for it — we’re looking for potential as well as experience.

We’re a small, supportive team who value collaboration, curiosity, kindness and getting stuck in. We love the Peak District and are building a community of supporters who are working with us to protect and improve the Peak District for everyone, forever.

Further details of the role and how to apply are in the job pack which can be downloaded from our website.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising activities from individuals, grant makers and corporate partnerships, as well as events.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of grant making programmes for schools, charities and community groups.
• Receive training and ongoing support; operate with limited prior fundraising/grant making experience at start.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute fundraising initiatives and grant making strategies.

Qualifications

• Interest in fundraising, grant making, environmental or community work; no prior experience required as training is provided.
• Creative problem solver with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and try new things.