National Grants Manager

Summary We raise funds in all kinds of innovative ways – from National Lottery Heritage Fund multi-million-pound grants to strong commercial partnerships and people-powered campaigns. But we can do more. Joining us as our National Grants Manager specialising in securing funding from infrastructure providers, you’ll support our highest priority projects, while maximising our opportunities for grants by making successful applications. What it's like to work here We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. 
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.
What you'll be doing As our National Grants Manager, focusing on infrastructure, you’ll report to the Head of Grants and work closely with other teams, including the planning team. You’ll be responsible for making grant applications in support of the National Trust’s work. 
You’ll be dealing with applications to a range of funders, but principally to bodies such as National Highways and Network Rail.  
You’ll provide support to some of the National Trust’s highest priority projects, including those that cross regional boundaries. You’ll support a range of projects and play an active role in their development to ensure that the funders’ requirements are addressed.  
You will also be responsible for managing and developing relationships with key funders.
You’ll be sharing information, mentoring others, supporting bids, nurturing relationships with key funders, and leading or assisting fundraising initiatives. Who we're looking for We recommend you view the full role profile document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed; this just provides a full picture of what is possible in this role. We’d love you to have:
•Demonstrable experience of fundraising from grant making bodies •Experience of developing a range of grant applications to a variety of funders •Experience of developing projects from idea stage through to handover once the funding is secured •Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of people •Very good attention to detail and  ability to work on technical bids  •Eagerness to work as part of a team, sharing your ideas and learning  •Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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