Grants & Trusts Funding Lead

The Talent Set; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Grants & Trusts Manager role. This position involves leading the development of a diverse portfolio of trusts, foundations, and grant-making organisations, aiming to generate sustainable income to support organisational objectives.

You will identify funders, develop funding proposals, manage reports and deadlines, and lead the Trusts team to deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing grants and trust funding within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrable success developing funding applications from concept to award.
• Experience leading and developing a team in a professional environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and funders.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop funding pipelines.
• Sound experience managing budgets, resources, and fundraising activities.
• Proficiency in CRM databases and fundraising management systems.
• Organisational skills enabling timely delivery of reports, proposals, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to secure funding.
• Develop and submit compelling, timely, and accurate funding applications aligned with organisational priorities.
• Maintain excellent stewardship by managing ongoing communication and engagement with funders.
• Monitor funder requirements, ensuring reports and conditions are met within deadlines.
• Lead, support, and develop the Trusts team to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate across teams to create innovative funding propositions and align them with organisational needs.
• Track and interpret funding data and trends to develop a sustainable funding pipeline.
• Oversee income and expenditure budgets, providing regular updates on progress and performance.
• Use fundraising systems effectively to support accurate record keeping and stewardship.

Skills

Grants & Trusts fundraising

Team leadership

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Budget management

CRM systems

Tools

CRM databases

Fundraising software

Job description

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Grants & Trusts Manager role. This position involves leading the development of a diverse portfolio of trusts, foundations, and grant-making organisations, aiming to generate sustainable income to support organisational objectives.

You will identify funders, develop funding proposals, manage reports and deadlines, and lead the Trusts team to deliver high-quality outputs.