• Trusts and Foundations Officer - GFTU

Trusts and Foundations Officer circa £30k

The General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust is seeking a skilled trusts fundraiser to prepare and manage grant applications to support a new stage in its development.

The Trust (www.gftu.org.uk) manages a range of publishing, artistic and cultural activities alongside an educational and welfare programme and support services for organisations, and also has a wholly owned subsidiary company operating a hotel and conference centre in Quorn Leicestershire.

The main responsibilities will be:

  • To generate new income for the GFTU Educational Trust to fund both core costs and specific projects.
  • To research and identify funding opportunities from trusts and foundations, and other institutional funders.
  • To prepare funding applications in support of the Trust’s priorities.
  • To assist in the management of successful projects to ensure compliance with funders’ requirements.

To apply, please send your CV, together with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience of bidwriting for similar types of organisation, to Doug Nichols, General Secretary doug@gftu.org.uk 

Deadline for applications November 1st 2020.

 The General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust Registered Charity number 313439