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Job Description

Role: Trusts, Foundations and Major Giving Fundraising Manager

Location: Edinburgh. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools.

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 35hrs per week

Salary: £36,000 per annum pro rata

We are looking for Trusts, Foundations and Major Giving Fundraising Manager tobe responsible for securing significant income through Major Gifts, Charitable Grants, Trusts, Foundations and Non-statutory Funding Bodies, to fund general welfare work and specific projects.

You will be researching and identifying appropriate funders, whose criteria match our needs, preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate and building positive ongoing relationships with funders to maximize the possibility of repeat grants. You will work with colleagues across Poppyscotland, Lady Haig Poppy Factory and The Royal British Legion to identify priority work and develop a strong ‘Case for support’ along with timescales and detailed budgets. You will be responsible for ensuring grants are received, payment schedules are adhered to and timely reporting is actioned in order to keep funders informed of our work. You may be required to make appropriate presentations to funders in support of the application.

What we are looking for

• Experience of a similar role within a professional fundraising environment
• Knowledge and experience of grants and foundations fundraising, and statutory applications.
• Strong written and communication skills with the ability to create innovative and persuasive presentations and proposals to a range of audiences
• Good research skills with the ability to spot an opportunity
• Ability to develop and nurture good relationships with existing and prospective donors
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Good financial and budget management skills

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.

Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.

Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing Date: 6th October 2023

Interview date: w/c 9th October 2023

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.