Trust and Grants Officer
Open Door
Trust and Grants Officer
£28,000 - £32,000
Full-time / Permanent 
Merseyside (Hybrid)
Closes 18th January 

Open Door is a multi award-winning charity, that has undergone a vital period of growth, responding to the rising need of mental health support. 

The dynamic and progressive nature of this independent charity is shaping change for individuals and communities both regionally and nationally. By delivering a holistic range of mental health therapeutic programmes and services created by young people, for young people. 

With a new ambitious strategy in place, the anticipation of what to come is simply huge. There has never been a more exciting time to join the team at Open Door as they embark on the most exciting transformational phase of their journey yet. 
 
The Role

This is a key position working alongside the Head of Development, to deliver Open Door’s ambitious business strategy and financial outcomes. Maximising income and facilitating growth from charitable trusts and foundations is integral to their future success. 

Duties will include: 
  • Building, managing and tracking a strong pipeline of individual trusts and foundations that align with Open Door’s values and mission. 
  • Writing and submitting high-quality, compelling, funding applications to a range of potential donors to secure funds, to meet set targets.   
  • Fostering long-term, collaborative relationships with trusts and foundations, and internal and external partners.  
  • Providing the Head of Development with appropriate updates with regards to operations and pipelines.
This role will be hybrid, part working from home and part based at the charity’s vibrant and dynamic home, the Bloom Building, and possess the opportunity to work flexibility with the diverse communities of Liverpool.

The Person

We are looking for an empathetic, passionate individual with an understanding of charity and NFP organisations and how they are funded. 

Experience in writing compelling content either from trust and foundations, business development, bid writing or marketing and communications is essential. You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure you present information clearly, concisely and can tailor it to different audiences and stakeholders. 

While experience working for a charity would be advantageous, we are also keen to speak with people looking to transition their skills into this rewarding area. Perhaps most importantly, you should be a confident and competent communicator able to build long-lasting relationships. 

Why Open Door?

By joining Open Door in this capacity, you will not just be embarking on a new and rewarding career, but you will be entering into a revolution for change as the charity evolves into the next exciting phase of its development. 

For Open Door, the culture of the organisation is key – the charity is authentic and truly reflects and embodies all is stands for when it comes to the young people, but also for the Open Door team.

With a focus on wellbeing and happiness, all staff benefit from 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, weekly staff yoga, a £20 wellbeing budget and more! 

If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (although flexible working patterns also considered), and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the charity's home in Birkenhead, across the region, and from home. 

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information:

Charlie – 07799521685 / charlie@charityhorizons.co.uk
Leanne – 07799465697 / leanne@charityhorizons.co.uk

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.




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