Nature Grants Lead — Fundraising & Impact

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

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.