Grants Coordinator for England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Join Fight Bladder Cancer's mission to revolutionise care for individuals battling bladder cancer. We're seeking a Grants Coordinator for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to join our team. This role allows you to leverage your funding acquisition skills to propel our initiatives, enhance patient care, and broaden our impact. As a crucial part of a team passionate about awareness and healthcare, you'll help shape a future where bladder cancer no longer poses a threat.

Position Overview

Hours: Targeting 7.5 hours per week, flexible scheduling.
Reporting To: Chief Executive of Fight Bladder Cancer
Salary: Annual range of £25,642.50-£29,503.50 pro rata. For 7.5 hours weekly, this equates to £5,128.50-£5,900.70 per year
Benefits: 8% pension contribution. Annual leave of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays on a pro-rata basis (equalling 6 days plus 1.6 bank holidays for 7.5 hours/week workers).
Location: Home-based, with periodic travel to Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and London.
Contract: Permanent.

Your role

You'll identify and secure funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and foster strong relationships with funders, alongside colleagues such as the Fundraising Coordinator and Support Services Manager. Your work will be tied to enhancing the awareness of bladder cancer and support for those affected by bladder cancer.

Why choose Fight Bladder Cancer?

As a patient-led charity, we've made significant strides locally since our inception in 2009 by patient Andrew Winterbottom and his partner Tracy. Starting from humble beginnings, our growth has allowed us to reach and support an ever-expanding community. Our advocacy ensures increased awareness of bladder cancer and that those affected receive the support, information, and representation needed to influence critical decisions in policy, care, and research.

Key responsibilities

• Research and pinpoint potential funding sources that align with our goals
• Craft and submit persuasive, customised grant applications
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with funding bodies
• Work collaboratively across teams to compile grant applications and report on their outcomes
• Efficiently manage the grant application lifecycle, adhering to deadlines
• Evaluate the impact of received grants and report back to funders
• Play an active role in the development and execution of our fundraising strategy
• Ensure that Fight Bladder Cancer acts within the Fundraising Code of Practice – legal, fair, open, honest and respectful.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description may evolve to meet the changing needs of the charity. We value adaptability and a collaborative approach to adjusting roles and tasks as required.

Who we're looking for

• Previous success in trust and grants fundraising.
• Robust research, writing, and communication skill set.
• Relationship management and organisational skills.
• A passion for healthcare, particularly in cancer support and awareness.
• Desirable: Specific knowledge about bladder cancer and related medical conditions and familiarity with fundraising databases.

We know a variety of backgrounds enriches our team and enhances our ability to achieve our mission. While specific experience in the charity sector, especially in healthcare or cancer support, is highly relevant, we also consider equivalent experience gained in other sectors. 

Our pledge to you

We at Fight Bladder Cancer cherish diversity and are devoted to fostering a supportive, inclusive work environment. We're enthusiastic about flexible working arrangements to maintain our team's health and happiness. We are committed to supporting all employees in creating a safe and productive home working environment, which includes providing necessary equipment and resources. Appointment to this role is contingent upon satisfactory references and, if needed, a DBS check.

Join us to drive forward change and extend hope to countless lives touched by bladder cancer.