Fundraising Manager (Trusts, Lottery & Statutory)

Are you a dynamic fundraising leader ready to shape the future of statutory and trust income for one of Scotland s most impactful social care charities?

VSA a values-led organisation with a proud 155-year history of enabling vulnerable individuals and communities to thrive is entering an ambitious new phase of transformation and innovation. As part of this journey, we are creating a brand-new senior role: Fundraising Manager Trusts, Lottery and Statutory Fundraising. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build a best-in-class function from the ground up and redefine how statutory and grant income supports and scales the vital work we do.

This is more than a fundraising role it s a strategic position. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, and own the implementation of, a forward-thinking strategy that secures significant and sustainable funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. From social care innovation to sustainability, digital inclusion to mental health you ll help unlock funding across a wide range of compelling and urgent causes.

We re looking for someone with proven success in trust and statutory fundraising who is excited by the chance to grow something transformative. You ll bring exceptional relationship-building skills, a talent for compelling bid writing, and a desire to work collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities. This role is about scale, vision, and impact.

At VSA, you ll be part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary directorate focused on commercial growth, marketing, and innovation. You ll work closely with the Director of BDMI and senior leaders across the organisation to position VSA as a partner of choice for funders who want to make a lasting difference in communities across the north-east.

If you re ready to lead, innovate, and deliver transformational change we want to hear from you.