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Grants & Fundraising Manager

UMBRELLA DERBY & DERBYSHIRE
30,763 per year (pro rata)
Umbrella House, Mackworth, Derby
Part-time

Location: Umbrella House, Mackworth, Derby
Hours: 15 hours per week (flexibility required, occasional evenings/weekends)
Salary: £30,763 – £32,591 per annum (pro-rated, dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 22 days plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rated)
Pension: Offered
DBS Check: Required
Driving: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle essential (mileage allowance payable)

The Role

The Grants & Fundraising Manager will play a lead role in maintaining and growing Umbrella’s income, with a primary focus on grant fundraising and the development of corporate partnerships. Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and staff teams, the post holder will strengthen existing income streams, identify new opportunities, and support the development of Umbrella’s fundraising strategy. This role is central to ensuring the sustainability and expansion of Umbrella’s services for disabled children, young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and maintain a pipeline of grant opportunities from trusts, foundations, Lottery, corporate CSR, and statutory funders.

  • Write, coordinate, and submit high-quality grant applications and expressions of interest.

  • Manage grant reporting, monitoring, and compliance.

  • Identify and engage potential corporate partners and support Umbrella’s corporate engagement programme.

  • Steward existing corporate supporters to maximise long-term relationships.

  • Build connections with community groups to secure fundraising support.

  • Work with the CEO to implement Umbrella’s Fundraising Plan and report progress.

  • Adhere to Umbrella’s policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and manage your workload effectively.

Person Specification

Education & Experience

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in fundraising, income generation, or a similar charity sector role.

  • Proven experience in securing funding from grants, trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.

  • Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising activity.

  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining productive relationships with funders, donors, or partners.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Good understanding of the current grant funding and/or corporate fundraising landscape.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Confident in articulating a clear case for support.

  • Competent in IT systems.

  • Understanding of the barriers faced by disabled children and families, or willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, resilient self-starter with a positive approach to work.

  • Collaborative and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

Email your CV and covering email or letter to laura.beresford@umbrella.uk.net