Trust & Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to create more opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? InterAct is looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure sustainable income for our services and future growth.

For more than 30 years, InterAct has supported young people aged 8–25 across Mid and North Essex. Through inclusive clubs, activities, trips, volunteering, travel training, life skills and residentials, we help young people build confidence, independence, friendships and wellbeing. Young people’s voices, choices and aspirations are at the heart of our work.

About the role

Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer, you will research suitable funding opportunities, write persuasive applications and maintain an effective funding pipeline. You will also coordinate grant reporting, gather evidence and outcomes, and keep accurate records of opportunities, deadlines and results.

What you’ll do

• Research trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant-making bodies.
• Develop clear, compelling applications aligned with InterAct’s priorities.
• Manage multiple opportunities, deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Work with colleagues to gather strong evidence, data and supporting information.
• Maintain an accurate funding calendar and keep the CEO informed of progress.
• Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal, regulatory and best-practice requirements.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of identifying suitable funding opportunities and securing grants from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies or other grant-making organisations. You will be an excellent and persuasive writer with strong attention to detail, sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. You will also be confident collaborating with colleagues and committed to InterAct’s mission and values.

Experience in the charity, voluntary, SEND, disability or youth sectors would be an advantage, as would knowledge of project budgeting, capital fundraising, funder reporting or fundraising databases.

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000–£37,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.
• 14 hours per week, worked flexibly, with potential to increase as the funding pipeline develops.
• Hybrid/remote working, with occasional office attendance agreed in advance.
• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays, with additional leave linked to length of service.
• Pension scheme and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people with SEND and their families.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role to vickie.perkins@interact.org.uk. Closing date is 11 November at 5pm with interviews first week of December.

InterAct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.