Grants Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Grants Manager to join Suffolk Wildlife Trust''s Fundraising and Philanthropy Team at a pivotal time for nature recovery across Suffolk. Our ambition is for 30% of Suffolk to be connected and well-managed for nature by 2030, helping wildlife recover and thrive while inspiring more people to take action for nature. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, you will lead and develop Suffolk Wildlife Trust''s grant fundraising programme, securing vital income from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-making organisations to support our strategic priorities and core costs. You will lead on building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, developing a diverse funding pipeline and ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications, stewardship and reporting. The role will involve identifying and researching funding opportunities, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to develop funding proposals, manage grant reporting and monitoring and ensuring excellent stewardship of existing funders. You will be responsible for the management of grant pipeline and help shape a strategic and sustainable approach to grant fundraising. You will also line manage a Grants Officer and build strong working relationships across the organisation, helping colleagues identify and develop funding opportunities that support conservation delivery, community engagement and support ..... full job details .....