About this role
- East Suffolk Trust
- Address: Unit 15, Malt Store Annex, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8BY
- Salary: £30,000- £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
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We're looking for a Funding Officer to support and grow with East Suffolk Trust, a new grant-giving charity for nature and people in Suffolk.
Your responsibilities
As our Funding Officer, you will support the day-to-day delivery of our funding programmes, providing high-quality support to applicants and grantees. You will manage grants data, assist with administration, and help raise our profile through social media. This hands-on role is varied and engaging, including in-person and virtual work, site visits to see funded projects in action, and opportunities to spend time outdoors experiencing the impact of your work first-hand.
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at the very start of its journey. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Board, shaping how we operate, engaging with communities, and seeing the impact of your work on nature and people across Suffolk.
What you will need
- A demonstrable interest in work that benefits nature and people.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a supportive, customer‑focused approach
- Competency in IT systems, and willingness to use modern IT tools (Google Workspace, Airtable).
- Excellent data skills, with a demonstrable understanding of the principles of good data management.
- Ability and willingness to travel within East Suffolk.
About us
East Suffolk Trust is a new grant-giving charity dedicated to supporting nature and people in East Suffolk. Backed by a long-term commitment of at least £78m from Sizewell C over 70 years, we aim to make East Suffolk one of England’s most ecologically diverse and resilient areas. By 2028, we want to lead the way in investing in nature and people, empowering communities and transforming landscapes.
What we will offer you
- A chance to shape large-scale funding decisions in a new charity and grow with the organisation as it develops.
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Supportive working environment.
- Hybrid working, with at least two days per week in our Halesworth office.
- Flexible working options.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (Word) and visit our website.
To find out more, please contact Lewis Spurgin by either emailing [email protected] or calling 01728 901962.
How to apply
To apply, your application should be submitted via our online portal.
You will be asked to upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae), and to write a supporting statement (max 5000 characters) explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Job Description.
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What you'll do
- As a Funding Officer, you will support the delivery of funding programmes and provide assistance to applicants and grantees. The role includes managing grants data, administration, and promoting the charity through social media.
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