Who will you be joining?
You will be joining a Multi-Academy Trust that oversees several local schools. The Trust is committed to strategic growth and excellence, supported by a dedicated central team focused on legal, procurement, and financial sustainability.
What will you be doing?
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive funding strategy aligned with the objectives of the Trust
- Researching and identifying suitable grant opportunities from government bodies, local authorities, charitable trusts, and corporate sponsors
- Preparing and submitting high-quality grant applications while ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance with funder requirements
- Collaborating with school leaders and finance teams to gather necessary data and develop compelling proposals
- Ensuring all funding activities comply with UK education law, ESFA guidance, and procurement regulations
- Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes and monitoring expenditure against grant conditions
- Acting as the main point of contact for funders and providing regular performance updates to senior leadership and governors
- Assisting the team with specific projects related to legal matters and data protection
Why would you be a good fit?
- Proven experience in grant writing and funding management, ideally within the education or public sector
- Strong understanding of UK education funding streams and relevant compliance requirements (desirable)
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple sites
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams including finance, legal, and school leadership
- Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and procurement frameworks is highly desirable (desirable)
- Experience working within a multi-academy trust or school business management environment (desirable)
What's in it for you?
- Competitive annual salary based on experience, between £34,434 and £36,363
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday allowance and a permanent, full-time contract
- Extensive professional development opportunities and support for specialised training
- The chance to work across a variety of school settings and contribute to the strategic success of a growing Trust
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