Grants and Foundations Officer
Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas Salford’) is the principal social action agency of the
Catholic Diocese of Salford. We have a proud history of supporting people in poverty or
situations of crisis and challenge through a diverse range of projects and services.
Our vision is for a society where there is justice and equality and where the voices of
those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and/or discrimination are heard, valued and
acted upon so that all people can live in peace and dignity.
Our mission - Inspired by the Gospels and the teachings of the Catholic Church, our
mission is to put Love into Action.
We work across Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire to help those experiencing
poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide
a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives
for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment. We
call for a better, more just world where the voices of those experiencing poverty are heard
and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect
those in need.
Our values – Our values are based in the universal teaching on respect for the life and
dignity of the human person. Locally our values are also to act with integrity, ambition
and in collaboration, to achieve lasting and sustainable change.
Our core objectives are -
• Reduce poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in our Diocese to enable people to ‘live
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life to the full’.
Increase awareness and understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Animate the
Diocesan Community to take practical action.
• Become a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, empowering people and
advocate for justice and social change.
• Become a sustainable and more visible and effective catalyst for change.
Our services are vital to achieving our mission, and as such, we rely on funding from multiple
sources to sustain and grow our work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Caritas Salford’s fundraising team and help bring
hope and practical support to people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
We’re looking for someone who can turn insight and empathy into impact, a strong writer,
a careful researcher and someone who cares deeply about helping others. While you
might have years of fundraising experience or limited experience, what matters most is
your ability to learn, identify prospective funding from grants and trusts and tell them
about the powerful impact that we deliver to inspire trusts and foundations to donate.
Working closely with colleagues across our services, you’ll research potential funders,
develop compelling applications, build and steward lasting relationships that help sustain
and grow our mission. Over time, you’ll also help shape bids for commissioned services —
ensuring our work continues to respond where the need is greatest.
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Why join us?
At Caritas Salford, your work will have real, visible impact. You’ll be part of a team that’s
passionate about tackling poverty and inequality, walking alongside people in crisis and
changing lives for good.
We’ll support your development every step of the way, helping you to grow your
fundraising skills, take on more complex projects and build a rewarding career in the
charity sector.
Please take a look at the Grants and Foundations overview via the following link, for more
information
Grants and Foundations Roles
November 2025
POST TITLE:
LOCATION:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grants and
Foundations Officer
Flexibility to work remotely, but with regular visits to
our services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire
HOURS OF DUTY:
GRADE:
SALARY:
37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
with occasional evening and
weekends required
SP15 - 19
Part time would be
considered
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director
£30,088 - £32,388 per annum,
dependent on skills and
experience
Casual Car User Allowance
MAIN CONTACTS:
Internal
Fundraising team
Communications Manager
Data and Operations Manager
Heads and managers of services
Parishes, schools and advocacy team
Finance team members
External
Trusts and foundations
Statutory commissioners
Other potential donors
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Work within the ethos of Caritas Diocese of Salford
Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check required
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
This is an exciting opportunity within fundraising as part of a diverse income model, to
develop, maintain and grow income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.
The role is ideal for someone with strong written communication, excellent IT and
organisational skills, and an interest in making a difference through impactful
fundraising.
Working across the organisation with senior managers and service managers, you’ll work
to research potential funders, securing funding from trusts, foundations and other
potential funding partners. You will build and steward relationships with funders using
creative and innovative approaches to engage and track fundraising performance.
Supporting the development of funding pipelines to develop the preparation of
compelling applications.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS OFFICER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and statutory
or commissioning bodies.
Build and maintain a clear funding pipeline that supports our strategic priorities.
Write persuasive and tailored grant proposals that bring our work to life.
Build meaningful relationships with funders through excellent communication and
stewardship.
Work effectively alongside service teams to understand the needs of those who use
our service and demonstrate each supporters’ impact.
Contribute to income forecasting, monitoring and evaluation, using our CRM
(Donorfy).
Bring creativity and curiosity to finding new ways of connecting funders with our
mission.
OTHER DUTIES
8.
9.
To work within all relevant policies and procedures for employees of Caritas.
To take responsibility for self-development and learning on a continuous basis.
10.
Attend regular supervision sessions, staff meetings and training as requested.
11.
To carry out any other duty, commensurate with the level of the post, as may be
determined by the Director.
The above description is not an exhaustive list but indicates the main responsibilities of
the post at its inception. It may require amendments as the role develops. Any changes
will be agreed with you in advance after consultation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS OFFICER
REQUIREMENT
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications /
Training
Good standard of secondary
A relevant fundraising
education or further education,
or suitable level of professional
qualification or experience
qualification
ASSESSMENT
METHOD
Application
form &
Interview
Skills and
Experience
Excellent written
communication and ability to
produce clear, compelling and
persuasive proposals
Strong research and analytical
skills – able to gather, interpret
and present information clearly
Ability to build and maintain
positive relationships with a
range of stakeholders.
Communicating with warmth,
empathy and professionalism
Highly organised, able to
manage multiple deadlines and
maintain attention to detail
Confident using IT systems and
digital tools for research,
communication and data
management
A collaborative approach and
willingness to learn from others
about fundraising and social
impact
Understanding of grant-
making processes or
fundraising practice
Application
form &
Interview
Experience of writing funding
applications or similar
persuasive documents (e.g.
reports, tenders, business
cases)
Familiarity with donor
management or CRM systems
(e.g. Donorfy)
Understanding of monitoring,
evaluation and impact
reporting
Knowledge of commissioning
or public sector funding
processes
Experience in engaging
service users or communities
in telling their stories
Experience in a charity,
social action or faith-based
charity setting
Knowledge
Awareness of the key social
Knowledge of the charitable
challenges facing people and
communities in Greater
Manchester and Lancashire
funding landscape
Application
form &
Interview
Personal
Qualities
Curious, reflective, and
Creative thinker with a
Interview
proactive
positive, solutions-focused
approach
Able to work both independently
and as part of a supportive team
Special
conditions
Commitment to the ethos and
values of Caritas Diocese of
Salford
A passion for social justice and
alignment with the mission and
values of Caritas Salford
Flexibility to work evenings and
weekends as required to support
our fundraising events
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Contribute actively to
fundraising and promotional
activities
Note for Applicants: Please try to show on your Application Form how you meet these
requirements as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Duties and responsibilities of all Caritas Salford staff and volunteers
As a Catholic charity, we seek to respect, protect and promote human dignity for all. This
is fundamental to our work. Therefore, as part of our team you’ll need to appreciate and
be respectful of the diversity of our staff, volunteers, supporters and the people who use
our services. You’ll be expected to model behaviours and represent the principles, ethos
and values of Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas’) in all aspects of your work. You’ll also
be expected to contribute positively to creating healthy, hospitable and welcoming
workplaces and environments.
Promoting our work and fundraising
As a charity we rely on fundraising to support our work. All members of staff are expected
to positively represent our work with donors and supporters and, subject to the terms of
your contract, to contribute to fundraising activities.
Health and Safety
Employees have a legal duty to protect their own health and safety and that of others who
may be affected by their work. This includes people who use our services, volunteers,
supporters and other visitors. We expect all our people to follow Caritas policies,
procedures and take action to prevent people from harm. We also expect you to report
hazards, accidents and incidents in accordance with procedures.
Safeguarding
Everyone in Caritas has a responsibility to safeguard the well-being of people who may be
at risk of harm. As part of your role you will be required to undertake mandatory
safeguarding and Prevent training to raise awareness and give information about how you
can ensure that children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded. Your role
includes a duty to refer any safeguarding concerns in line with our procedures.
We’re committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk of harm within
the community and aim to embed a culture of safeguarding to prevent abuse and provide
support to individuals who have been harmed. We expect everyone to contribute to the
creation of a safe environment, challenge inappropriate or dangerous behaviours and
report concerns.
Confidentiality and protecting data
As part of our work it may be necessary for you to gather, record and store confidential
information or personal data. We expect everyone to respect confidentiality (within the
boundaries and procedures for safeguarding and whistleblowing) and not disclose personal
information. You may also have access to information or communications technology
equipment for your role. You will be required to ensure that appropriate security
procedures are followed and that confidential information, including passwords, are not
communicated to unauthorised individuals.
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