Home-Start Suffolk offers a unique service. We recruit and train volunteers, to visit families at home, provide telephone support or support our regular group activities, offering them informal, friendly and confidential support. The families we help have at least one child under 12.

To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Grants and Trusts Officer to join our dynamic team and help secure the funding that enables our work to continue.

About the Role:

Working alongside our existing Grants Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting Home-Start Suffolk’s fundraising efforts by primarily researching, preparing, and submitting high-quality grant applications to secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. You will manage and organise a diverse portfolio of grant-makers, including major funders and smaller family trusts at local, regional, and national levels. Additionally, you will carry out horizon scanning to identify suitable funders across various sectors, building and maintaining a pipeline of funding prospects.

If you are interested in this position, the role profile can be downloaded here: Grants and trusts officer and click here to complete the online application form.

If you would like to discuss this role further contact Home-Start Suffolk on 01473 621104.

Please note that applications will only be accepted on our online application form above.