We are looking to recruit a Grants and Foundations Manager to join Caritas Salford’s fundraising team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about tackling poverty and inequality, where your work will have a real and visible impact. Your focus will be on maintaining and growing income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.The Grants and Foundations Manager position is ideal for someone with previous experience of income generation and a proven success in securing funding from trusts and grant making bodies. You will work closely with senior and service managers, to research new funding opportunities, building and sustaining strong relationships with new and existing funders. You will prepare grant applications and maintain a comprehensive database of funders, opportunities and grant applications, in addition to managing and evaluating bids to ensure optimal outcomes.You will be highly organised with excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling and persuasive proposals. Additionally, you will have strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage and grow income from a wide range of supporters.A high level of computer literacy and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM is essential.If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends required. Part time would be consideredFlexibility to work remotely, with regular visits to Caritas Services accross Greater Manchester and LancashireApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. Closing date: Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 9amInterview: Monday, 19 and/or Tuesday, 20 January 2026Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford (caritassalford.org.uk) – About - CareersIf you have any queries or issues when applying, then please e-mail hr@caritassalford.org.uk and our HR department will be happy to help. Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employerRegistered Charity Number: 1125808Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
