Trusts and Grants Manager

Organisation: Youth Sport Trust
Salary: £37,312.00 per annum
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum 1 day in per week in the Loughborough Office
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 September 2025
Interview date: 29 September 2025
Job Description: Trusts and Grants Manager
£37,312.00 per annum (FTE)
Full time or part time considered
Hybrid working with minimum 1 day per week in the Loughborough Office

If you are effective at preparing and delivering proposals that gain financial support from trusts and foundations, government, the National Lottery or other relevant sources, this is an incredible opportunity for you to positively shape the futures of young people in the UK. At the Youth Sport Trust we are passionate about building a brighter future for young people by harnessing the power of play and sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement.

As Trusts and Grants Manager, you will lead the development and authoring of our bids and proposals to Trusts and Foundations and other grant makers. You will identify funding opportunities, collaborate with colleagues to prepare comprehensive and compelling bids and proposals as well as providing regular programme reports to funders as required. Important will be the ability to ensure proposals align with our priorities, strategic goals and mission.

A key part of the role will be stewarding relationships with current and new potential funders, preparing tailored proposals, presentations and engagement plans to inspire support and foster long-term partnerships. You will also develop collaborative bids with community groups and partner organisations, attend funder workshops and events, and keep abreast of fundraising trends to maximise future opportunities.

We will look to you to manage donor reporting schedules, track income against targets and ensure funders receive high-quality, timely reports. Alongside this, you will support the development of new income streams such as individual giving, events and partnerships, laying strong foundations for sustainable growth.

For this high-profile role, you must have proven experience of successful bid writing and securing funding from a range of sources, including Trusts and Foundations. Effective at donor engagement and relationship management, you will bring a strong understanding of fundraising strategies and trends, alongside excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days.

If you are excited by the prospect of supporting millions of young people across the country to enjoy the life-changing benefits of play and sport, we would like to hear from you. To apply please visit https://www.youthsporttrust.org/careers and click the apply now button and complete an online application form.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Closing date: 21 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Interviews planned for: 29 September 2025 in Loughborough
Registered charity number: 1086915
How to apply: To apply please visit https://www.youthsporttrust.org/careers and click the apply now button and complete an online application form.