Grants Officer; maternity cover

Role Overview

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Grants Officer to help secure vital funding for nature's recovery across Yorkshire. You will work closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues across the Trust, researching funding opportunities, developing compelling grant applications and managing relationships with trusts, foundations and other grant‑making organisations.

• Manage a portfolio of grant applications and reports, identify and develop new funding opportunities while maintaining relationships with funders.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to gather project information, develop persuasive funding proposals, coordinate reporting and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activity and contribute to achieving fundraising targets aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities.

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly and engagingly.
• Experience researching, writing or supporting funding applications.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with fundraising, grant‑making trusts and foundations, project development, CRM databases or the environmental, charitable or conservation sector is advantageous.
• Passion for creating a wilder Yorkshire and commitment to securing resources needed for conservation.

12‑month maternity cover Grants Officer.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and will offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.