Funding & Grants Officer Position: Fundraiser and Grants Officer Reports to: Head of People and Operations Location: Belfast Contract Type: 37 hours: Permanent Salary: £27,437- £29,439 Abot Nexus Nexus is a Northern Ireland wide charity and 2024 marked 40 years of providing services in supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse and abusive relationships. Every year in Northern Ireland there are thousands of sexually violent crimes reported to PSNI, and thousands more that go unreported. Without specialist support likeours,victimsof thesecrimeswillfindit evenharderto dealwiththe trauma they experience. The impact of this trauma can be devastating and is lifelong. Wedeliverarangeofbespokeandspecialisedsupportsandservicesincluding: Trauma informed counselling to those affected by sexual assault and traumafrom age 8 Postcounsellingsupportandfollow-up A UK wide 24 hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, which is funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice, and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland Education and Training initiatives delivered to a breadth of organisations, professionals, parents, schools and young people on topics such as consent, child sexual exploitation, handling disclosures and healthy relationships. Our most recent strategic plan (2023- 2026), latest reports, policies and research can be viewed on our website. We use lived experience, professional expertise and research to improve the development of relevant policy, practice and service commissioning. We stimulate debate so our society becomes more informed and confident in speaking out and challenging sexual abuse and abusive relationships to break the cycle. Our people our vital to the success of the organisation, they are a dedicated and professional group of individuals who uphold our values through the delivery of specialist, quality driven and sustainable services. The Role At Nexus, we are dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our services, which empower and support our clients and service users.As we grow and diversify, we aim to develop an ambitious fundraising campaign, including major capital appeals, and to deliver a culture of philanthropy and corporate partnerships. Join us on this exciting journey to make a significant impact across Northern Ireland as we develop our services and provide sustainable recovery to enable people to thrive. As a Fundraiser and Grants Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Nexuss growth and sustainability. Collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and key stakeholders, you will develop our fundraising efforts and secure vital funds through trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies.Your work will be instrumental in achieving ambitious income targets while strengthening our organisational impact. WhatWe Offer Hybrid working & 4 day working week: currently under consideration: 4-day week (30 hours) with full pay (details to be confirmed) An opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organisation. Collaborativeandsupportiveworkingenvironment. Opportunitiesforprofessionalgrowthanddevelopment. Pension auto enrolment after 3 months and pension contributions of 7.5% after 2 years continuous service Westfield Health membership Key Responsibilities FundraisingStrategyandExecution Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to develop a medium-to- long-term fundraising strategy focused on sustainable income streams. Proactively identify, research, generate new and pipeline fundraising opportunities, progressing them to application stage to meet fundraising targets. Build and maintain strong relationships with trust and foundation funders through face-to-face engagements, events, and regular communications. Develop and submit high-quality applications, including detailed budgets,for funding opportunities, securing grants ranging from five to six figures. Support Nexus events to encourage donors and fundraising activities through pro- active engagement with key stakeholders having built a network of contacts who have a passion for making a difference through the work we do.