Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Hours: Part Time - 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £17,994.60 per annum (FTE £29,991)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based at The Gateway, Worthing with some occasional travel to other sites within West Sussex.

West Sussex Mind Values:

Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable

Winner of National Mind Anti-Stigma Award 2021

Overview:

If you are an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser who enjoys working collaboratively and is ready for a new challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Experience using AI tools to support day-to-day tasks would also be valuable.

At West Sussex Mind, you will help strengthen our Trusts and Foundations fundraising to support vital mental health services in the local community. You will join a friendly team and play an important role in helping us grow and sustain our impact.

The successful candidate will be looking for:

• A fulfilling role where you can see the difference your work makes
• The opportunity to be part of a wider team working together towards a shared purpose

This role leads West Sussex Mind’s Trusts and Foundations fundraising activity. You will build and maintain relationships with funders, secure income to sustain and develop our services, and research opportunities to strengthen our funding pipeline. The post also supports the delivery of our wider community fundraising work.

How to apply:

Please find below an application form, guidance notes and job description.

If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Sue Smith on sue.smith@westsussexmind.org to arrange this.

Closing date: 30th June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed - successful applicants will be contacted by phone or email to arrange a suitable date and time

Please email completed applications to people_team@westsussexmind.org

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

No agencies or CVs.

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity and inclusion statement.