AAW Group | B Corp
Statutory Fundraising Manager
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Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 8 days per month in the Leeds office
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time role
About BookTrust
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of reading. Through programmes, partnerships and campaigns, BookTrust reaches millions of children and families each year, helping to inspire a brighter future through the power of books.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Statutory Fundraising Manager to secure and grow income from public sector bodies, lottery funders and local government. This is a key role within the Fundraising team, responsible for:
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- Developing a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Writing compelling funding proposals
- Building trusted relationships that support BookTrust’s work with children and families
A significant focus of the role is coordinating BookTrust’s relationship with Arts Council England, one of the organisation’s most important strategic funders. The postholder will:
- Undertake performance monitoring, compliance and reporting requirements
- Ensure BookTrust continues to meet its funding commitments
- Maintain strong alignment with Arts Council priorities and objectives
Working closely with senior colleagues across the organisation, they will help maximise the value of this partnership and identify opportunities to strengthen and develop the relationship over time.
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Requirements
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven experience of securing statutory income
- Ability to navigate complex funding environments
- Skills in developing high-quality bids for significant opportunities
- Confidence in relationship building
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and help secure the funding needed to bring the joy and benefits of reading to more children across the UK.
How to Apply
Please download the Candidate Pack [PDF] for further information, including details on how to apply.
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