Grants Manager

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is seeking an experienced Grants Manager in York to secure vital funding from trusts and foundations. This role involves leading high-quality funding applications, managing the grants cycle, and building relationships with funders. The successful candidate must possess significant grants fundraising experience and outstanding communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact nature recovery in Yorkshire. The closing date for applications is January 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Strong financial understanding and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality funding applications.
• Manage the full grants cycle to support nature restoration.
• Build strong relationships with funders.
• Line-manage a Grants Officer.

Skills

Grants fundraising experience

Writing and communication skills

Financial understanding

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing nature conservation charities as a Grants Manager.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to secure vital income from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant makers. You will lead the development of high-quality funding applications, build strong relationships with funders, and manage the full grants cycle to support our mission to restore nature across Yorkshire.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance and conservation delivery, you’ll identify priority projects, develop compelling cases for support, maintain an effective funding pipeline, and ensure timely reporting and excellent donor stewardship. You will also line-manage a Grants Officer and play a key role in achieving ambitious annual income targets of £500k–£1M.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in successful grants fundraising, outstanding writing and communication skills, strong financial understanding, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to our sites is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to nature recovery in Yorkshire and join a committed, supportive team making a real difference for wildlife and people.

How to apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.

Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: 11th January 2026

Interview date: 26th January 2026 (in person at our Head Office on St. George’s Place, York)

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered in England no. 409650 and is a registered charity no. 210807. Registered Office: 1 St George’s Place, York, YO24 1GN