Fundraising - Trusts & Foundations (Remote)

Fundraising - Trusts & Foundations (Remote)

Barnsley Civic Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Temporary
Remote

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The focus of the role will be to lead bid writing for major capital and revenue projects. Fundraising for our phased capital redevelopment programme will be central to the role.

Job Description

We are looking for someone with proven fundraising experience within the arts, education or charity sectors, and experience working on capital building projects to lead bid writing for major capital and revenue projects for statutory funders and trusts & foundations.

Fundraising for our phased capital redevelopment programme, which has already started with initial funding from the first round of ACE's CFF funding alongside additional NLHF funding, will be central to the role.

All activity will be shaped by the overall strategic development plan of Barnsley Civic driven forward by the CEO & Artistic Director.

The Fundraising Manager reports directly to the CEO & AD and will be supported in their role by the rest of the senior leadership team (SLT), which includes the Executive Director, Head of Engagement & Programming and the Head of Operations.

Salary: £19.2k PA (£32k FTE)

Part Time Role: 3 days a week (21 hours per week)

Contract Period: An initial 12-month contract with a potential extension

Holidays: 15.6 days PA plus public holidays

Remote Working: Remote working - maximum of one day a month on site if needed with travel cost covered

Job Requirements

Essential experience:

Proven fundraising experience within arts, education or charity sectors.
Experience working on capital building projects.
Numeracy skills, with good working knowledge of budget creation and management.

Essential skills:

Ability to write compelling narratives to support fundraising bids.
Proactive attitude & ability to problem solve.
High level of computer literacy including experience across Word and Excel, with database management skills.
Good understanding of data protection regulation & the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Passion for the arts.

Essential behaviours:

Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively & with understanding.
Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards & learning from mistakes.
Target driven.

Desirable experience (but not required):

Experience of working within an Arts Council England NPO.
Experience using cloud-based / shared document systems
Experience with digital evaluation tools

Job Responsibilities

Strategy:

Working with the CEO & AD, develop the fundraising strategy for a phased multi-million capital redevelopment project, with Phase 1 underway and Phase 2 next to deliver.

Bid Writing & Oversight:

Working closely with the CEO & AD, prepare major capital fundraising bids to trusts & foundations and statutory bodies (NLHF, NLCF, ACE) ; securing major investment towards the capital redevelopment project.

Secure and grow revenue funding from statutory bodies (NLCF, NLHF) and major Trust & Foundations, with a particular focus on sustainable, multi-year revenue funding for our community activity and engagement programme.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Fundraising - Trusts & Foundations (Remote)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
  • Location: Remote

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the above job description and person specification, along with an up-to-date CV.

Email applications to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 10am on 23rd Nov 2026

First round interviews will be held week commencing 30th Nov remotely.

(Let us know if for any reason you are not available for any days this week in your initial application)