At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a trusts fundraising team while managing high-value funder relationships.
- Company: A leading mental health charity with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health by securing vital funding for impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in trust fundraising and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Harris Hill are delighted to be recruiting, in partnership with a leading mental health organisation, for an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to lead and grow a significant trusts and foundations income stream. This is a senior fundraising leadership role, combining strategic responsibility for a successful trusts programme with the day-to-day management and development of an established team. Line management experience is essential, and candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading, motivating and developing fundraising staff to achieve ambitious income targets.
Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Statutory Income, the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering an ambitious trusts strategy, managing high-value funder relationships and driving sustainable income growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and delivery of the trusts fundraising strategy.
- Managing and developing an established trusts fundraising team.
- Personally managing and growing relationships with major trusts and foundations.
- Developing compelling funding proposals, reports and cases for support.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Significant experience within trust and foundation fundraising.
- A proven track record of personally securing multiple six-figure gifts (£100,000+) from trusts, foundations, lottery or statutory funders.
- Strong line management experience, with the ability to lead, support and develop high-performing teams.
- The ability to translate complex programmes and impact data into compelling funding cases.
The charity operates a hybrid working model, with regular weekly attendance to Surrey. Candidates should be based within London or the South East and able to travel as required.
Apply to Hannah at Harris Hill on hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk to learn more and get the full job pack.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Harris Hill is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development within the mental health sector. With a commitment to hybrid working and a focus on inclusivity, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in fundraising.
