Grants and Trusts Manager

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for 2 years

Location: Lakeland Arts museums in Bowness and Kendal, or remote working will be considered for the right candidate

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Lakeland Arts is looking for a Grants and Trusts Manager to help grow income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders.

This role will support our artistic, heritage, learning and engagement programmes across Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, Abbot Hall and Windermere Jetty Museum
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Working closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll identify new funding opportunities, write compelling applications, manage a funding pipeline and build strong relationships with funders.

• Identify and research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Write persuasive funding applications and reports.
• Manage a proactive fundraising pipeline and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop strong, well-informed funding bids.
• Use CRM systems to record activity, track progress and support reporting.
• Ensure fundraising activity follows best practice, charity law, data protection and internal policies.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience writing successful funding applications or proposals.
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence building relationships with colleagues and funders.
• Experience using a CRM or database.
• A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach.
• An interest in arts, heritage, museums, galleries or public engagement.

Experience in the arts, culture, heritage or charity sector is desirable, but not essential.

Please send your CV and cover letter to by 5pm on Sunday 14 June.

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