Grants Manager (Trusts and Foundations)

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Generous pension contribution (13.5%)

Free school lunches during term time

Job summary

The Yehudi Menuhin School in Cobham is seeking a Grants Manager (Trusts and Foundations) to own the full grants lifecycle, lead on prospect research, proposal writing, stewardship and reporting. You will manage relationships with a portfolio of funders and develop compelling cases for support.

You will contribute to the School's fundraising strategy, collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, and aim to secure multi-year funding partnerships that advance transformational initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising, with a proven track record of securing four to six-figure grants and achieving income targets.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience producing compelling funding applications, cases for support and funder reports.
• Strong relationship-building and prospect research skills, with the ability to manage a robust funding pipeline and steward funders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full grants lifecycle from prospect research to proposal writing and reporting.
• Manage relationships with a portfolio of trusts and foundations and develop compelling cases for support.
• Contribute to the School's fundraising strategy and collaborate with colleagues to package fundable projects.
• Identify and secure multi-year funding partnerships to support development plans and campaigns.

Skills

Grants fundraising

Prospect research

Proposal writing

Funder reporting

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Closing date: 12th October

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE

Location: Cobham, Surrey (2-3 days per week onsite)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution (13.5% employer contribution), free school lunches during term time, health cash plan and wellbeing support.

We have a great opportunity for a Grants Manager (Trusts and Foundations) working for the Yehudi Menuhin School, one of the world's leading specialist music schools, dedicated to nurturing exceptionally talented young musicians from around the globe. Founded by renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin in 1963, the School ensures that places are awarded based on talent, potential and passion rather than financial means. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established trusts and foundations programme and play a key role in securing the long-term sustainability of an internationally respected organisation.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead on the full grants lifecycle, from prospect research and identifying new funding opportunities through to proposal writing, stewardship and reporting. You will manage relationships with a portfolio of trusts and foundations, develop compelling cases for support, contribute to the School's fundraising strategy, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify and package fundable projects. The role offers the opportunity to secure significant multi-year funding partnerships and support transformational initiatives, including the School's future development plans and campaigns.

To be successful as the Grants Manager (Trusts and Foundations), you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of trusts and foundations fundraising, with a proven track record of securing four to six-figure grants and achieving income targets.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience producing compelling funding applications, cases for support and funder reports.
• Strong relationship-building and prospect research skills, with the ability to manage a robust funding pipeline and steward funders effectively.

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