Who Are We

Percy Hedley is one of the North Easts largest charities providing care education and support to over 1000 disabled children young people and adults every year. Through our schools college and adult services we give children a voice young people the opportunity to develop their skills and offer lifelong care and support.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and target-driven individual with a proven track record in securing a wide range of donations from Trusts and Foundations. You will have experience of developing and managing a portfolio of prospects and existing donors and will be skilled in writing compelling and tailored proposals for funders.

The successful candidate will also be well versed in building and developing relationships with grant givers ensuring outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times. We are a small team who work hard have fun and most of all are driven to make a difference to the lives of the people we support at Percy Hedley. If this sounds like you wed love to hear from you!

Please click here for theJob description.

Applications will be considered from those with less trusts experience with transferable skills or those currently in a more junior role with trust experience who want to be supported to take the next step in their career.

Why Work for Us

The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• 28 days plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulators legislation requirements.

Please note it is anoffence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Adult Safeguarding Policy

This advert will close at Midnight on Monday 24th November

For an informal discussion in relation to the role please contact the Head of Fundraising via the following email address;

Please note that this advert my close at short notice and prior to the close date if a suitable pool of candidates is received.

** When making an application please specify whether you would like to apply for the Trusts and foundations Officer or Manager position. The manager position will carry a greater degree of autonomy and will involve full management of the function it is envisaged applicants at this level will have similar experience gained elsewhere. The officer role will have additional support and guidance with potential to grow into the manager role.**