Trusts and Grants Executive

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A life-saving charity based in Poole is seeking a Trusts and Grants Executive to support its fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will manage the Trust and Grants team inbox, support financial processes, and maintain donor relationships. This entry-level role requires strong administrative and IT skills, alongside excellent communication abilities. Occasional travel for off-site meetings may be necessary. Join us to help save lives at sea while building relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong administrative and IT abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Trust and Grants team inbox.
• Ensure accurate recording of Trust donations.
• Support financial reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain the supporter database and perform administrative tasks.
• Manage annual mailing programmes to trust donors.
• Support team members at donor engagement events.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trusts and Grants team as a Trusts and Grants Executive to help us raise funds for our amazing cause.

Your role

As a Trusts and Grants Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Trust and Grants team inbox.
• Working with finance and accounting teams to ensure compliant and accurate recording of Trust donations.
• Following defined guidelines and administrative processes, including financial reporting, monthly reconciliation and forecasting.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks including annual donor mailings, project information gathering and maintaining the supporter database.
• Stewarding a portfolio of small and medium sized reactive trusts, updating and thanking as required.
• Managing an annual mailing programme to low value trust donors encouraging uplift and repeat gifts.
• Deputising for team members at Naming Ceremonies and donor engagement events when needed.

About you

You will be someone who combines great administrative, IT and organisational skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be both a process and a people person who enjoys relationship management and being part of a team but with a keen eye for detail and natural resourcefulness to trouble‑shoot and identify process efficiencies to ensure the smooth running of the team.

This is a predominantly desk‑based, entry‑level fundraising role where you will be pivotal in supporting a team of Trust and Grant Managers. There may be occasional travel for off‑site meetings and events.