St John Ambulance
Trust & Statutory Fundraiser
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Trust & Statutory Fundraiser
Full-time
Salary: £27,795 (Rest Of England) £30,906 (London)
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme (subject to terms)
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,100 employees and over 20,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes).
Job Summary
At St John Ambulance, we are dedicated to saving lives and supporting communities through first aid, healthcare, and volunteering. We are looking for an experienced Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team and play a key role in securing the funding that enables our vital work. Managing and developing a portfolio of trust and statutory funders, you'll build strong relationships with existing and prospective supporters, securing significant grants that help deliver our strategic priorities, from inspiring programmes with young people to community first aid initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our Philanthropy and Partnerships team, using your expertise to identify new opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals, and maximise income from funders capable of making five-figure gifts. Your work will directly support our mission to make communities safer and ensure more people have the skills and confidence to save lives.
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About You
You'll be an experienced and proactive trust fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income from trusts and foundations. You'll be passionate about building meaningful relationships with funders and using your skills to develop compelling proposals that support St John Ambulance's mission and strategic priorities.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Proven experience of trust fundraising, with a successful track record of securing grants and developing long-term relationships with trusts and foundation funders.
- The ability to identify and research new funding opportunities, building a strong pipeline of prospective supporters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create persuasive, engaging, and tailored funding proposals.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical skills, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems to support effective fundraising activity.
You'll also be a collaborative team player who is committed to demonstrating St John Ambulance's HEART values and contributing positively to the continued success of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
About the Role
- Secure significant income from trusts and foundations by developing compelling funding applications and managing opportunities, with a focus on gifts of £10k and above.
- Research and identify new trust funding opportunities, building and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective funders to support St John Ambulance's strategic priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of trust donors, developing positive relationships through effective stewardship, timely reporting, and high-quality communications.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop strong funding proposals, cases for support, and larger bids that demonstrate the impact of St John Ambulance's work.
- Maintain accurate records of fundraising activity, applications, and donor engagement through St John Ambulance's CRM system, while providing clear updates and reports on progress.
- Support the delivery of excellent fundraising practice by ensuring activities meet relevant compliance, data protection, and ethical fundraising standards while contributing positively to the wider fundraising team.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have seven networks including The Armed Forces Network, The Disability & Accessibility Network, The Family & Carers Network, The Heritage & Ethnicity Equity Network, LGBTQIA + Equity, The Multifaith Network & The Women’s Network. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans, cadet force adult volunteers, and military families, ensuring they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their recruitment or employment with us.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
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