Relationship Fundraising Manager, Fields in Trust (Charity Partner) in London

NOTE: We are advertising on behalf of our charity partner Fields in Trust, therefore this role will be working for them, not Octopus Investments.

About Fields in Trust

Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating through the UK we work to legally protect thousands of spaces forever ensuring that millions of people have access to a green space close to home. We act as the long‑term stewards of these protected spaces and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have influenced the creation of thousands more. We’re proud of our 100 year legacy and excited about our bold new five‑year strategy to grow our impact and strengthen our influence.

Role Overview

This is the ideal role for someone who is genuinely people‑focused, thrives on building meaningful relationships, and takes pride in doing what they say they’ll do — and doing it brilliantly. You’ll inspire potential supporters and surprise and delight funders through thoughtful stewardship, timely communication, and personalised engagement that stands out. You’ll work as part of the Income Generation Team to build engaging relationships with potential funders, helping to grow our income and deepen the connections that fuel our mission. Working closely with colleagues across our small, collaborative team, you’ll inspire supporters with compelling stories about our work, connect their passions with our purpose, and deliver exceptional experiences that grow and strengthen long‑term support.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management
  • Build and steward relationships with major Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors, and high‑value volunteers.
  • Maintain strong rapport so key contacts feel valued, informed, and inspired.
  • Represent the charity as a warm, credible ambassador.
  • Provide exceptional stewardship that surprises, delights, and strengthens funder connection.
  • Deliver high‑quality updates, reports, and personalised communications.
  • Organise meetings, calls, visits, and events that deepen engagement and show impact.
• Income Generation and Proposal Development
  • Write tailored, compelling applications to strategic Trusts and Foundations.
  • Deliver inspiring and engaging content to potential Major Donors, working with the wider senior leadership team as appropriate.
  • Work with teams across the charity to gather stories, data, and insights that strengthen cases for support.
• Internal Collaboration and Cross‑Team Working
  • Partner closely with colleagues — everyone plays a role in income generation in a small team.
  • Share pipeline updates, opportunities, and challenges transparently.
  • Act as an internal advocate for potential funders, ensuring colleagues understand expectations and commitments.
• Data, Systems & Compliance
  • Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records of all interactions, applications, and activities in the charity’s Customer Relationship Management system (Donorfy).
  • Ensure all fundraising activity complies with data protection laws and fundraising standards.
  • Track pipelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements to support effective planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high‑net‑worth clients, building strong relationships and networks.
• Clear understanding of commercial vs. philanthropic giving, with the ability to tailor conversations to donor motivations.
• Experience writing bids, proposals, or tailored funding submissions.
• Natural relationship‑builder — warm, confident, and personable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or clear aptitude in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations.