Job Description



Funding Manager

£36,000 - £44,000 + a generous reward package





Introduction to the role

This senior role is an integral part of Green Light Trust, where you will work closely with senior management and the trustees to shape the future direction of the charity. This role directly reports to the CEO and will be responsible for a small team leading on public relations and marketing. The main essence of the role is to write funding bids and liaise with commissioners to secure funding so we can continue to deliver and grow our services across our sites. Whilst we have solid evidence demonstrating the outcomes and impact of our work, the role requires a degree on tenacity to seek results. You will need to be creative, flexible and a team player. You will have a large degree of autonomy in this role, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done.





Key responsibilities and activities

Contribute and play an active role in the strategic direction of the charity

Lead on the development of new programme ideas

Identify opportunities and secure additional funds for the organisation to an agreed target

Manage relationships with key funding partners and networking with corporate organisations

Identifying collaboration opportunities and taking an active role in securing them

Identifying and leading the response to commissioned opportunities

Ensuring the submission of progress reports in line with funding requirements.

Maintaining a database of contacts and leads

Attend board meetings and offer updates to trustees

Representing the charity at public meetings, media relations and industry panels

Management of a team leading on public relations and marketing for the charity



The Green Light Trust is a growing charity, and we are looking for an individual who can contribute to that growth. In turn we expect this role to develop and evolve with that growth. The information here is not exhaustive, this job profile should be reviewed annually as part of an appraisal process to ensure it is up to date and accurate





Other details:

Probation period: 6 months from start of employment.



Place of work: Flexible, we work from home, our offices in Suffolk and even in the woods sometimes! There would be some travel expected to our sites in East Anglia but talk to us about what you need.



Travel: A full, clean driving license is essential, as the post holder will need to travel. The standard Green Light Trust mileage rate will be payable for the business use of the post holder’s private car.


Equal opportunities: The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.



Full Terms and Conditions: Will be provided with letter of appointment.

Listen to CEO Tom Brown talk about the role here: https://youtu.be/vu3CBgr0yAU

https://www.greenlighttrust.org/funding-manager-recruitment

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Registered charity number 1000977