Senior Trusts and Grants Co-ordinator

Vacancy Details

Befriend a Child are looking for a Senior Trusts and Grants Co-ordinator to join our dynamic fundraising team to support the growth of our income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. The postholder will research funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications and reports, manage relationships with funders and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to support the charity’s programmes and longer-term development.

The role will work collaboratively across the organisation to gather information, develop compelling funding proposals and ensure that funding opportunities align with organisational priorities.

If you are inspired by our cause, can demonstrate success achieved in a similar role, are organised with excellent writing skills, we would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time post, working 35 hours a week. Our working day is generally 9.00am – 4.30pm with occasional evening and weekend work in which we operate flexitime and TOIL. This role is based in our office at 9 Bon Accord Square Aberdeen with some hybrid working if desired.

For an informal chat to find out more or a recruitment pack please contact Katie Kyle on  or call  Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th March 2026.

The Senior Trusts and Grants Co-ordinator plays a key role in supporting the organisation’s fundraising strategy by securing income from trusts, foundations and other grant-making organisations.

The postholder will research funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications and reports, manage relationships with funders and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to support the charity’s programmes and longer term development. The role will work collaboratively across the organisation to gather information, develop compelling funding proposals and ensure that funding opportunities align with organisational priorities.

• Trusts and Grants Fundraising
  • Work towards agreed trusts and grants income targets and KPIs, contributing to the delivery of the organisation’s overall fundraising objectives
  • Research prospective and lapsed trusts and foundations to identify relevant funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities
  • Develop compelling, high-quality funding proposals, applications and reports that clearly articulate the charity’s mission, programmes and impact
  • Prepare and submit funding proposals, applications and reports
  • Work collaboratively with the Operations team to gather information for funding applications and reporting
  • Ensure all application and reporting deadlines set by funders are met
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of trust and grant funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities and income targets
  • Monitor application timelines, reporting requirements and funding outcomes to support effective pipeline management
• Funder Relationship Management
  • Act as key contact for trusts and foundations
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with existing and prospective funders
  • Maintain regular communication with funders and provide updates on funded projects
• Database and Record Management
  • Manage and maintain the charity’s Trusts and Foundations database
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of funding sources, applications and contact details
  • Maintain electronic records and documentation relating to funding opportunities, applications and reporting
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Assist the Head of Marketing and Fundraising in producing KPIs for trusts and grants performance monitoring and evaluation
  • Produce statistical reports and financial analyses to support evaluation and decision-making
  • Maintain accurate records to provide feedback to stakeholders as required
• Communications and Collaborations
  • Work with the Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator to keep the charity website and social media up to date with relevant trusts fundraising news
  • Share relevant trusts and grants updates with internal teams
  • Collaborate with Senior Management Team to develop projects suitable for funding
  • Provide support to colleagues involved in bid writing and funder relationship management
• Additi…