Senior Trusts Fundraiser

We are looking for a Senior Trusts Fundraiser to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You will play a pivotal role in driving our income generation from Trusts and Foundations, developing high-value funder relationships, crafting compelling proposals, and contributing to Speech and Language UK’s strategic impact. This role will require strategic insight, creativity, and a commitment to stewardship and donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve income targets by establishing and nurturing relationships with high value donors.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of key funders, focusing on large, complex accounts.
• Write compelling, clear propositions for projects and core funding.
• Drive unrestricted income and implement the Trust fundraising plan.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to explore new funding opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated success in high-value trust fundraising.
• Ability to develop strong funder relationships and produce compelling applications.
• Financial literacy for budget and portfolio monitoring.
• Commitment to Speech and Language UK’s vision and standards in fundraising.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, 28 days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance, Tickets for Good discounts, Perkbox membership, employee assistance programme and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters!

How to Apply:

If you think that this is the role for you, please visit our website Jobs at Speech and Language UK and explore all the details on the role and us in the Candidate Pack.

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: .

There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Lina Santeusanio, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships:

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Committed Confident Employer.

Speech and Language UK is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.