Overview

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this vacancy and will withdraw the advert when the position is filled. Send your application asap for consideration

We act because everyone relies on the ocean to survive – from the air we breathe to the food we eat. We have ambitious plans to drive political, cultural and social change for healthy seas and coasts that support abundant marine wildlife, sustain livelihoods and provide enjoyment for all.

To make these plans happen we need to grow our income from existing and new partnerships – if you’re eager to develop your experience in Trust & Grants Fundraising, then we want you to play a key part in the continuation of the important work at MCS.

This is an ideal role for someone with the aptitude for business development and account management in a not-for-profit or commercial setting, expertly nurturing our important relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. Alongside the Trust & Grants Managers, you will have the opportunity to input your ideas to the Trusts and Grants fundraising strategy, and then get to be hands-on in writing compelling funding applications for existing and new grant donors. Demonstrating the highest levels of customer service, you will also manage our valuable relationships with our current grant givers and identify new trusts and foundations in order to grow our income.

As a self-starter, you’ll be confident in your ability to take a proactive approach when managing a varied and busy workload.

Key Skills

  • Demonstrable ability to write in a creative and compelling way which would give life to our proposals and reporting outputs
  • The ability/experience in confidently representing an organisation and its work to potential and existing funders
  • Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills, backed up with excellent literacy skills – Research skills – tenacity and curiosity in order to identify new souces of funding

Desirable

  • Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts, foundations or similar
  • Practical understanding of trust and grants fundraising

Enquiries and further information

  • For any enquiries email hr@mcsuk.org or telephone 01989 561574. MCS is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
  • Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England & Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)