Grants and Trust Manager

Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Fundraising
Identify, research, and qualify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies
Lead on writing and submitting high-quality funding applications, unrestricted income and project-specific funding aligned with Lakeland Arts’ strategy.
Develop compelling proposals that clearly articulate the significance of our extensive collections, the benefit of public access to these and the value of our heritage, and community impact, using evaluation data, audience insight, and partnership testimonials.
Maintain ownership through the fundraising cycle.
Stewardship, Reporting & Relationship Management

Proactively gather information to ensure funding proposals reflect current and emerging organisational priorities.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture that values shared learning and cross-departmental working.
Data, Systems & Performance Management
Use CRM systems to accurately record fundraising activity, funder communications, deadlines, and outcomes.
Track and analyse fundraising performance against income targets and KPIs, contributing to internal reporting, forecasting, and strategy reviews.
Ensure compliance with fundraising best practice, data protection, charity law, and internal policies and procedures.
Representation & Wider Development Activity
Act as a confident and knowledgeable ambassador for Lakeland Arts, representing the charity at funder meetings, networking events, and sector committees.
Support wider development activity, including campaigns, events, and partnership work as required.
Provide administrative and project support to the Development team when needed.
Promote inclusive, welcoming, and accessible arts and heritage spaces for all audiences. Actively promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging principles into day-to-day practice.