Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our roles then we would welcome your application regardless of your background.

Hope for Justice is seeking an exceptional researcher, communicator and relationship-builder to take us to the next level in the way we interact with institutional funders and grant-making bodies.

As UK Partnerships Officer – Trusts & Foundations, you will be responsible for implementing a successful programme of fundraising from grant-making trusts and foundations. Securing long-term and sustainable sources of income for Hope for Justice’s award-winning and life-changing projects. The role includes research, grant application writing, building relationships, generating reports for secured funders and the ability to work effectively towards ambitious targets. You will work with our frontline Programs teams around the world to establish key needs and match these with potential sources of funding.

The ideal candidate will have a good balance of written and numerical/analytical skills, as well as experience with pipeline and prospect database management. Attention to detail is a must, as the role will involve representing the charity in external meetings, writing high quality reports and maintaining comprehensive records. Knowledge of modern slavery and human trafficking will also be an important part of achieving success in this role.

As Hope for Justice repositions our Programmes to make ten times the impact over the next ten years, the work of the UK Partnerships Officer – Trusts & Foundations will be a vital part of achieving sustainable and long-term income, and in doing so, changing lives and ending slavery.

For more information, please download the Role profile at the bottom of the advert.

• Develop and submit persuasive funding applications for appropriate funds as directed by Fundraising manager, to UK trusts and foundations to secure both core and project income as directed by Fundraising Manager.
• Build on existing relationships with key funders to maximise income and meet ambitious targets
• Cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations in the UK and ensure funding approaches match their interests and priorities
• Research new funding opportunities and maintain schedule of approaches and asks
• Explore grants and contracts funding opportunities
• Keep updated information on funders and activities in the CRM system
• Write reports and updates to keep funders informed of the positive impact of their support
• Work with the Fundraising Manager and wider team to assist with other aspects of fundraising (e.g. charity of the year partnerships, awards applications, etc.)
• Track, analyse and report on fundraising results and measure, manage and report performance using agreed performance measures.
• Maintaining accurate financial and client records (current and new UK trusts and foundations)
• Work with Hope for Justice International Programme Team to determine requirements and priorities for existing and future funding needs.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support with his/her role.
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise

Benefits of working at Hope for Justice

Hope for Justice is committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits to our staff. This includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme contributions, company sick pay, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to the Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family. As well as operating both Flexible and Hybrid working policies for our UK employees.

Salary: Up to £30,000 per year, dependent on experience

Closing date: 7th June 2022

Location: Manchester, or open to remote working opportunities in the UK

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.