At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-value grants programme and secure funding from trusts and foundations.
- Company: Join an ambitious charity at an exciting stage of growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with a focus on results.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by securing funds for meaningful projects.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in fundraising and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 43000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to join an ambitious and growing organisation at an exciting stage of development. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-value grants programme, securing significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support impactful services and future growth.
As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a focused, high-quality grants strategy. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and building long-term partnerships with funders. You will manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and application development through to stewardship and reporting, ensuring a disciplined and results-driven approach to income generation. The role also includes line management responsibility for members of the Grants Team, supporting performance, development and delivery against agreed objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a targeted Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewals.
- Research and evaluate funding opportunities to maximise success rates.
- Write compelling and tailored funding applications and proposals.
- Translate complex programmes and outcomes into clear and persuasive cases for support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, encouraging long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Lead on funder reporting and stewardship activities.
- Work collaboratively across teams to develop fundable projects, budgets and impact reports.
- Monitor performance against income targets and continuously improve fundraising approaches.
- Line manage and develop members of the Grants Team.
About You
You will be an accomplished grants fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant income from Trusts and Foundations. You will bring:
- Significant experience securing five and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations.
- A strong track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.
- Excellent bid writing and proposal development skills.
- Experience building compelling cases for support.
- Strong relationship management and stewardship experience.
- Excellent research, prioritisation and pipeline management skills.
- Outstanding written communication and attention to detail.
- Experience of line management and team development.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and data protection requirements.
- A proactive, organised and results-focused approach.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum + £2,000 bonus
Contract type: full time, permanent
Location: flexible: once a quarter at Keele, Staffordshire.
Deadline: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to o.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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