We are looking to recruit a Grants and Foundations Officer 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.As a Grants and Foundations Officer, you will work closely with senior managers and service managers, researching potential funders, securing funding from trusts, foundations and other potential funding partners. As well as building and stewarding lasting relationships that will help sustain and grow Caritas’ mission. We will support your development, helping you grow your fundraising skills, take on complex projects and help shape bids for commissioned services.You will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong research and analytical expertise, be highly organised and confident in using IT systems and digital tools for research, communication and data management. Additionally, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, plus a willingness to learn from others about fundraising and social impact.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 considered.Flexibility to work remotely, with regular visits to Caritas services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.Applications 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: 1125808 Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
