Summary At the National Trust we raise funds in all kinds of innovative ways – from National Lottery Heritage Fund multi-million-pound grants, to strong commercial partnerships and people-powered campaigns. Joining us in this new Innovation and Development Manager role within Fundraising you’ll support the development of our highest priority projects and propositions to support statutory and lottery grants. 


As a core member of the Grants Fundraising team, you’ll be working closely with the national grants managers, regional grants consultants, and project teams to develop projects and ideas that support high-quality successful grant applications.
What it’s like to work here Within Fundraising, we inspire individuals, grant makers, trusts, and companies to support us in our mission of ensuring that nature, beauty and history are there for all to enjoy.


Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon (change property as needed) and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.


What you’ll be doing As Innovation and Development Manager you’ll be developing creative and innovative public benefit focused projects and propositions that will appeal to a broad spectrum of grant funders. 


You’ll lead on how we meet our strategic requirements by facilitating the formation of initiatives and ideas, transforming these into projects delivered to drive growth. You’ll work closely with grant funding organisations, project teams and other key internal and external stakeholders. As subject matter expert in the team, you’ll provide specialist knowledge, insight & guidance supporting the development of holistic propositions, projects and plans which have people and public benefit at their heart.


Who we’re looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. We’re looking for a strong collaborator who thrives on developing ideas and projects that impact people, nature and heritage and has;


•High degree of knowledge of project and proposition development
•Experience and knowledge of Grants funding and grant funded projects 
•Demonstrable ability to frame project ideas - structuring robust packaging of needs into coherent and compelling propositions 
•Experience creating and developing innovative projects, focused on public benefit 
•Proven ability to collaborate and influence with internal stakeholders at all levels
•Strong facilitation and workshop methods 
•Excellent written, verbal & presentation skills 
•Experience of working with partnerships and communities to develop ideas & projects


The package The National Trust has the motto ’For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
•Rental deposit loan scheme
•Season ticket loan
•EV car lease scheme 
•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
•Flexible working whenever possible
•Employee assistance programme
•Free parking at most Trust places
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