Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,823 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Edinburgh Leisure |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser |
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Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser
Salary – £35,823 per annum
Full-time, 35.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Temporary - 12-month contract.
Location – Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh (Hybrid working)
As a leading leisure trust and Scottish charity, Edinburgh Leisure is passionate about transforming Edinburgh’s health and wellbeing through physical activity. Our mission is to reduce barriers, innovate delivery, and engage communities in staying active. Join us as a Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser and play a vital role in securing funding to support over 14,000 people annually through our Active Communities programmes.
As part of our dedicated Funding Team, you will develop and deliver our trusts and grants pipeline, securing significant income from trusts, foundations, lotteries, and national agencies. Your work will contribute to an annual income target of around £1 million, supporting a wide range of projects that break down barriers to physical activity.
In this impactful and exciting role, you will:
- Develop strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, building a pipeline for multi-year, high-value grants.
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with Edinburgh Leisure’s mission and advise colleagues on creating fundable projects.
- Write tailored funding proposals and budgets, collaborating with the Active
- Communities Team and other departments to develop strong cases for support.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, providing regular updates, impact reports, and engagement activities.
- Monitor and report on income and project impact, creating case studies and content for the annual Impact Report.
- Represent Edinburgh Leisure at external meetings, networking events, and award submissions to enhance its reputation and charitable purpose.
What we are looking for:
- Professional certification in fundraising or equivalent experience with ongoing professional development.
- At least 3 years of experience in fundraising from trusts, grants, lotteries, corporate foundations, or local authorities, with a proven track record of securing 5 and 6-figure sums
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to craft clear, compelling proposals for diverse audiences.
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislation, best practices, and the trusts and statutory funding landscape.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills to build relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet income targets under pressure.
- Resilience, passion, and high emotional intelligence to navigate challenging conversations and work with diverse groups, including those facing health, poverty, or disability barriers.
- Desirable: Recognised fundraising, project management, or leadership qualification; knowledge of barriers to physical activity (e.g., health, poverty, disabilities); experience supporting volunteers.
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Flexible working hours
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
This is a hybrid role with a mix of office-based work and the option to work from home where appropriate. You’ll regularly travel across Edinburgh to visit Edinburgh Leisure sites, meet with colleagues, funders, and partners, and attend events or training. Occasional travel beyond the city may also be required.
Closing date – 15th of June
Assessment date – 25th of June
We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
Salary – £35,823 per annum
Full-time, 35.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Temporary - 12-month contract.
Location – Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh (Hybrid working)
As a leading leisure trust and Scottish charity, Edinburgh Leisure is passionate about transforming Edinburgh’s health and wellbeing through physical activity. Our mission is to reduce barriers, innovate delivery, and engage communities in staying active. Join us as a Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser and play a vital role in securing funding to support over 14,000 people annually through our Active Communities programmes.
As part of our dedicated Funding Team, you will develop and deliver our trusts and grants pipeline, securing significant income from trusts, foundations, lotteries, and national agencies. Your work will contribute to an annual income target of around £1 million, supporting a wide range of projects that break down barriers to physical activity.
In this impactful and exciting role, you will:
- Develop strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders, building a pipeline for multi-year, high-value grants.
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with Edinburgh Leisure’s mission and advise colleagues on creating fundable projects.
- Write tailored funding proposals and budgets, collaborating with the Active
- Communities Team and other departments to develop strong cases for support.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, providing regular updates, impact reports, and engagement activities.
- Monitor and report on income and project impact, creating case studies and content for the annual Impact Report.
- Represent Edinburgh Leisure at external meetings, networking events, and award submissions to enhance its reputation and charitable purpose.
What we are looking for:
- Professional certification in fundraising or equivalent experience with ongoing professional development.
- At least 3 years of experience in fundraising from trusts, grants, lotteries, corporate foundations, or local authorities, with a proven track record of securing 5 and 6-figure sums
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to craft clear, compelling proposals for diverse audiences.
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislation, best practices, and the trusts and statutory funding landscape.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills to build relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet income targets under pressure.
- Resilience, passion, and high emotional intelligence to navigate challenging conversations and work with diverse groups, including those facing health, poverty, or disability barriers.
- Desirable: Recognised fundraising, project management, or leadership qualification; knowledge of barriers to physical activity (e.g., health, poverty, disabilities); experience supporting volunteers.
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Flexible working hours
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
This is a hybrid role with a mix of office-based work and the option to work from home where appropriate. You’ll regularly travel across Edinburgh to visit Edinburgh Leisure sites, meet with colleagues, funders, and partners, and attend events or training. Occasional travel beyond the city may also be required.
Closing date – 15th of June
Assessment date – 25th of June
We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
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