Strategic Grant Writer & Stewardship Officer

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Stewardship Officer to secure external funding through high-quality grant proposals. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of funders and researching new funding opportunities. Candidates should have significant fundraising experience and a proven track record of securing income. The role offers hybrid working options and significant annual leave, excellent pension scheme, and corporate healthcare plan.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent experience of working in a similar role.
• Significant fundraising experience and proven track record of securing philanthropic income.
• Knowledge of fundraising through Trusts and Foundations and Corporates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active and prospective funding opportunities.
• Research and identify new sources of funding and monitor eligibility criteria.
• Write high-quality, clearly articulated grant proposals.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Excellent IT skills

Knowledge of Trusts and Foundations

Track record of securing income

Education

First degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office packages

Job description

A leading university seeks a Stewardship Officer to secure external funding through high-quality grant proposals. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of funders and researching new funding opportunities. Candidates should have significant fundraising experience and a proven track record of securing income. The role offers hybrid working options and significant annual leave, excellent pension scheme, and corporate healthcare plan.