Trusts & Foundations Manager
Who Are We?
Percy Hedley is one of the North East’s largest charities, providing care, education and support to over 1,000 disabled children, young people and adults every year. Through our schools, college and adult services, we give children a voice, young people the opportunity to develop their skills, and offer lifelong care and support.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and target-driven individual with a proven track record in securing a wide range of donations from Trusts and Foundations. You will have experience of developing and managing a portfolio of prospects and existing donors and will be skilled in writing compelling and tailored proposals for funders. You will also be well versed in building and developing relationships with grant givers, ensuring outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times. We are a small team who work hard, have fun and most of all are driven to make a difference to the lives of the people we support at Percy Hedley. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please click here for the job description.
Why Work for Us
The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.
Please access the following link for our child protection policy:
This advert will close at midnight Thursday 19th September 2024. Interviews are anticipated to take place W/C 23rd September 2024.
Please note that this advert my close at short notice and prior to the close date if a suitable pool of candidates is received.
