Trust and Grants Fundraiser

Established in 1989, Waverley Care take a positive approach to HIV, hepatitis C and sexual health in Scotland. Waverley Care work closely with communities to start conversations about these issues, encouraging people to access testing and empowering them to make choices that improve their health and wellbeing. Waverley Care are there for people who are living with HIV and hepatitis C, working with them to understand their needs and offering practical support that helps them to live well.

When people have hope, they have motivation. Waverley Care’s support helps people move from hope to reality, regardless of their identity, health or background. The support empowers people to improve their health and wellbeing in a safe, non-judgemental environment while creating a kinder, fairer Scotland where those who have been at risk of HIV and hepatitis C feel able to get tested.

Waverley Care continues to smash stigmas across Scotland with the help of their supporters. Waverley Care are launching a new strategic plan with an ambition to transform their fundraising. They are looking to diversify their income and increase the volume of voluntary income available to deliver their services across Scotland. The Trust and Grants Fundraiser is a newly created role to support this aim. The role provides an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build a trust and grants fundraising programme for Waverley Care, developing new systems and processes which will assist their growth. The Trust and Grants Fundraiser will be responsible for developing a wide range of small, medium, and large grant requests to various funders. You will work closely with other teams to create engaging reports.

This role is open to candidates who have fundraising experience as well as candidates with transferable skills. You may be someone who is an experienced fundraiser with strong knowledge of trusts and grants, or you may be someone with a passion for the cause with exceptional writing and storytelling skills. This role is open to a range of people whether you are someone who has been in the third sector for a while or someone who is looking to enter the sector. We are looking for someone who is an excellent stakeholder relationship manager and has the ability to influence from within the organisation.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 25th July

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th August

This search is being conducted exclusively for Waverley Care by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.