About the Organization

Place2Be is a leading children’s mental health charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to the support they need to thrive. Working directly in schools, the organization provides early intervention, counselling, and family support services that help children and young people overcome challenges and build emotional resilience.

The Role

Place2Be is seeking a Trust and Grants Officer to join its fundraising team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and adaptable fundraising professional who is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will help secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to support Place2Be’s vital services. You will contribute to the development of compelling funding applications, maintain strong relationships with funders, and help demonstrate the impact of the organization’s work through high-quality reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to play a direct part in expanding access to mental health support for children and families across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Trust and Grant Fundraising

• Research and identify prospective trust and grant funding opportunities.
• Prepare persuasive funding applications and proposals tailored to funder priorities.
• Support the development of funding strategies to grow income from trusts and foundations.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, deadlines, and funding outcomes.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective funders.
• Respond to funder enquiries and provide information about Place2Be’s work and impact.
• Support stewardship activities to encourage long-term funding partnerships.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders, demonstrating outcomes and impact.
• Monitor grant requirements and ensure compliance with funding conditions.
• Maintain fundraising databases and support effective grant management processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to gather information and evidence for applications and reports.

Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Experience in fundraising, grant management, or a similar role.
• Strong written communication and proposal-writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong administrative abilities.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.

What They Offer

• Annual leave that increases with length of service.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• 5% contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mobile phone discounts through the EE network.
• Dedicated wellbeing days.
• Christmas office closure in addition to annual leave entitlement.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on professional growth and meaningful impact.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Place2Be’s recruitment portal. Candidates will be required to answer shortlisting questions as part of the application process and are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method when providing examples of their experience.

Place2Be welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.