Trust Fundraiser

Job Title: Trust Fundraiser
Reporting to: Head of Development recruitment live
Hours: Part time: 16-20 hours across a minimum of 3 days per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working options to fit your schedule.
Salary: £14,933.33 - £18,666.67 (£35,000 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 with strong possibility of extension.
Location: This role can be delivered remotely, or from our office in Oval, London or hybrid . Travel to London will be required for meeting with current and potential funders.
Benefits: 5% employer pension and 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).

We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new 'Creating Positive Change' strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.

The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell's mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.

Why join Groundswell? Key Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• 5% employer pension
• Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
• Reflective practice with a trained therapist for all team members

Culture

• Support: Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
• Teamwork: Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
• Strategic input: Opportunities to input into Groundswell's strategic direction
• Voice: The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.

How to apply

Please use the button shown to visit our website to view the full job pack and to apply.

To apply, submit your CV along with a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) which explains:

• How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification in the job pack
• Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.

You can find a guide to applying for a job at Groundswell on our website, which includes tips for constructing your cover letter.

The deadline is Wednesday April 30th. Please submit your application by email to with the subject line Trust Fundraiser application.