Trusts and Foundations Officer

Trusts and Foundations Officer

Application Deadline: 24 July 2026

Department: High Value Fundraising

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £39,083 per year + benefits

Description

Do you have a successful track record in a trusts and foundations role, with experience of developing and maintaining key relationships over a sustained period? We’re looking for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to support the delivery of our trusts and foundations strategy, from identifying and cultivating new opportunities to nurturing long term relationships.

What does this role do?

As Trusts and Foundations Officer, you’ll:

• manage a personal portfolio of existing and new trusts and foundations ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey, which sets us apart from other charities in our sector and inspires trusts and foundations to contribute to our work,
• contribute to the delivery of the team strategy, from communications of enquiry to hosting and attending meetings and events with new and existing donors,
• develop a pipeline to generate new trusts and foundations income for Dogs Trust,
• ensure data is recorded accurately on our internal CRM system and that relationship management is delivered to the highest standard.

This role is a fixed term, family leave cover contract until December 2027. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 4th August 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll have a strong track record of securing five-figure grants in a charity environment, with the ability to maintain strong relationships and write persuasive, emotive applications and proposals. You’ll have excellent organisational skills, combined with strong communication skills.