Prospect Research & Trust Fundraiser

Find your next role with St John Ambulance. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: Competitive salary and pension scheme 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping. About Us St John Ambulance is England’s leading first aid and health response charity. From helping young people become the healthcare professionals of tomorrow to world-class training, St John Ambulance empowers people of all ages with lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them every day. St John people know that first aid saves lives. We deliver compassion and care at major events – everything from marathons to music festivals – provide the nation’s ambulance auxiliary, and support communities through vital projects all over the country. Job Summary This role will sit within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team and will be responsible for managing the prospect research function to ensure sufficient due diligence on current and potential donors while identifying any new opportunities. This role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of existing and new Trusts and Foundations in order to secure funds for St John’s vital work in the community. The successful candidate will join a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team. Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Significant experience of undertaking research and due diligence checks within a charity or commercial setting. Experience of using databases and producing data-driven management information reports. Familiarity with trust fundraising, bid writing, and donor stewardship within a charity setting. Proven ability to proactively seek and identify new prospects as well as producing high-quality prospect research on these individuals and foundations. Experience of developing bespoke fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations, or grant-giving bodies. About the Role Maintain a healthy and sustainable pipeline of philanthropic, corporate, and trust and statutory prospects through detailed research and strategic insight. Lead on our ethical fundraising compliance for Philanthropy and Partnerships. Secure donations from grant-making trusts and foundations in order to meet annual income targets. Research, identify, and apply for funds which align with St John's objectives - both nationally and regionally. Monitor and manage grant reporting requirements and compliance, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders. Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) To find out more about us visit

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or follow us on our socials. If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here. For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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