Principal Giving Manager

Salary £29,290.00 to £36,612.00 (National) or £33,000.00 to £41,256.00 (London), dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience.

Location: London, GB, SE1 8EG

Interview schedule:

• 1st stage interviews: 29/06 (virtual)
• 2nd stage interviews: 06/07 (face‑to‑face in our South London Centre)

About the role:

You can play a pivotal role in unlocking funding that changes young lives. Join our growing team at The King’s Trust, as we seek to close our £150m 50th Anniversary campaign. Principal Giving Manager is a high-impact fundraising role focused on securing and stewarding six and seven‑figure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations. You will build deep, long‑term relationships with influential donors, crafting compelling proposals, and driving a domestic and international pipeline that delivers £1m+ annually in income. This role will suit a confident, relationship‑led fundraiser who thrives on building authentic connections and influencing at the highest level. You bring energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for the mission, alongside the credibility to engage senior stakeholders and inspire philanthropy. You are highly organised, target‑driven and motivated by delivering results, while collaborating across teams to unlock new opportunities and maximise impact.

Key Qualities:

• A proven track record of securing and managing six‑figure and above philanthropic gifts
• Strong experience in working in a target‑driven environment and delivering to deadlines
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills with senior stakeholders and donors
• Experience developing tailored funding propositions and managing a live prospect pipeline

This is an opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships and drive significant income that empowers young people to build brighter futures. Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do we need Principal Giving Managers?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Principal Giving Managers!

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
• In‑house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well‑being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Here at The King’s Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences, and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding:

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.