Trust and Statutory Officer - Greater London, United Kingdom - Sharp Brains

Sharp Brains

Verified Company

Greater London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Develop and deliver compelling proposals in line with funder criteria.

Secure funding and where possible multiyear grants contributing to the small trust portfolio (200K) and the wider team's income target.
Complete all stewardship and reporting activities for the portfolio, including

- thanking and banking.

In partnership with services teams and our Business Development Manager, develop compelling cases for support.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to monitor the effectiveness of funding, following grant management processes where applicable.
Develop an understanding of the work of our service delivery teams to meet funder criteria.
Support internal and external partnerships by offering advice and best practice information where appropriate.
Work closely with colleagues in the finance team to ensure income is appropriately logged and aligns with proposals.
Work with the Research team to create a strong prospect pipeline
Develop relationships with prospective funders to agree shared ambition, goals and develop partnership objectives.
Be externally focused, networking on a regular basis with current and potential funders and maintaining excellent knowledge of key business sectors and industry trends.
Understand of the principles of managing and building a high volume trust portfolio.
Has the ability to think strategically about funding opportunities and development.
Understanding of costings, reporting and planning.
Understanding of Trust fundraising and funding cycles.
Spotting opportunities for partnership development.
Experience in project managing a portfolio with a multiple donors or stakeholders.
Excellent database management skills.
Ability to work in a pressurised environment with conflicting priorities.
Excellent at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent at collaborating with people both internally and externally to deliver mutually beneficial goals.
Strong communication skills verbal and written.
Experience in influencing senior stakeholder internally and externally.
Knowledge and understanding of what drives business and how to create shared value.