Trusts and Grants Lead (Job Share)

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Job Share (20 hours per week)
Location: Dagenham, East London - Hybrid working (minimum one day per week onsite)
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Benefits: 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata), additional birthday leave, training budget, discounted gym, hybrid working, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

A leading East London youth charity is looking for a Trusts and Grants Lead to join its ambitious fundraising team and help secure vital funding that enables thousands of young people to access life-changing opportunities. Since opening, the organisation has supported thousands of young people to develop skills, confidence and aspirations for the future. Working as part of a job-share partnership, you will play a key role in sustaining and growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, ensuring the charity can continue delivering exceptional youth services and opportunities across its local community.

As part of a successful fundraising team with established relationships, you will develop high-quality funding proposals, build long-term relationships with funders, and work closely with delivery colleagues to create compelling funding opportunities aligned to the organisation's strategic priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser looking for a flexible, part-time role within a dynamic and mission-led organisation.

To be successful as the Trusts and Grants Lead, you will need:

• A strong track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience developing high-quality grant applications and reports.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, funders and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and how grant-making organisations operate.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3140AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, and you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with candidates and charities to achieve the best possible outcomes.

If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.