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Trusts & Foundation Officer, WalesSalary: £16,149 (pro rata of £26,915), with future progression to £18,145.20 (pro rata of £30,242)Location: The role can be remote based at home, or office based, or a combination of office/home based, depending on your preference. Our office locations are Cardiff, Birkenhead or Birmingham. Living in or very near to Wales would be beneficial for this role, as regular travel to and networking in South Wales will be needed.Hours: 21 hours per week (flexible work pattern available across 3-5 days)

The VacancyWe are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven Trusts & Foundation Officer to join our Income Generation team to raise funds across all fundraising activities, with a focus on charitable funds, foundations and Welsh Government grants.You will have an appreciation of the work of NYAS and the challenges faced by care experienced children and young people who NYAS support with a view to helping us change young lives. We have ambitious plans in Wales to secure grants to support existing projects and to develop new projects to help more young people.Duties include: - Identify and review the grants available from trusts, organisations and Welsh Government to support the work of NYAS Cymru in Wales. - Research and write excellent funding applications to a range of funders, including Welsh Government, charitable trusts and foundations and community funds which are fully tailored to the funding criteria and motivates the funders to offer grants. - Develop compelling cases for support which package projects and their associated costs into suitable proposals for grant funding. - Co-ordinate / contribute to the completion of outcome monitoring and reporting to grant and project funders.

Please view the applicant information pack for further details: https://nyas.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3344364?cid=1837

About youYou will have experience in a similar role and share our passion to help more young care experienced people. You will have great relationship building skills with the ability of writing successful grant applications.If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.If you would like to have an informal chat about this position please contact either: - Jennefer Whitley, Head of Income Generation & Business Development on 07762 414 233 or by emailing jennefer.whitley@nyas.net - Sharon Lovell, CEO for NYAS Cymru by emailing Sharon.lovell@nyas.net

Note for candidatesTo apply please click here: https://nyas.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3344364?cid=1837 When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.Living in or very near to Wales would be beneficial for this role, as regular travel to and networking in South Wales will be needed. Home working can be offered but you will need to be willing and able to travel to NYAS offices when required.Previous applicants need not apply.

About NYASAs an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.Work with us to help change young lives.

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