Job Opportunity: Trusts and Grants Officer at Somerset Wildlife Trust (part-time, 30 hours per week, permanent post) (early application is advised – the Trust is shortlisting as applications arrive with a view to appointing before the application deadline of 24th April 2026)

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Somerset Wildlife Trust, a leading environmental charity in Somerset, is currently seeking to recruit a Trusts and Grants Officer.

Please note that, although the closing date is Friday 24th April 2026, the Trust will be shortlisting as applications arrive. Early application is therefore advised as the vacancy is likely to close before the scheduled deadline should an applicant be offered the post. 

Somerset Wildlife Trust has over 23,000 members and active volunteer networks, supporting the charity to reverse biodiversity loss, tackle the climate crisis, and engage people with nature.

With many thanks to Amanda Strowger, Grants and Project Development Manager at the Trust, for asking us to share the following information about the post. Please forward details to anyone in your networks who may be interested in applying or finding out more about this job opportunity.

For further information about the role, please contact Amanda Strowger at amanda.strowger@somersetwildlife.org.

Trusts and Grants Officer

o Closing date: Salary: 30 hours per week pro-rata £21,000 – £24,400 Banding Level 2 (FTE £27,000 – £30,500).
o Contract type: Permanent.
o Working hours: Part time (30 hours per week).
o Location: Taunton, Somerset.

o Opportunity for Hybrid working.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is confident in managing a portfolio of small trusts and foundations and would like to gain experience working on major trust and grant applications.

“We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join our team. This role will be a key part of our fundraising team, managing a portfolio of trust and foundations with the capacity to give up to £25,000 and the opportunity to assist with major grant funding bids which will enable us to drive forward our ambitious goals.

“You will deliver high quality written applications and reports in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-meetings and visits. We are looking for someone who has:

o Ability to manage tasks from start to finish and prioritise work to meet set deadlines.
o Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, and
o Ability to think creatively to generate income in line with our strategy.“

For further information and details about how to apply, please visit Somerset Wildlife Trust’s website.