Philanthropy Lead (Trusts and Foundations) *

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bradford is seeking a Philanthropy Lead (Trusts and Foundations) to spearhead fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing critical relationships with high-value funders, preparing compelling proposals, and supporting faculty engagement in fundraising initiatives. A Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience is necessary. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Family-friendly policies

Unique fitness centre

Eye clinic

Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation

Counselling & mental health services

On site nursery

Food & drink outlets

Generous employer contribution pension schemes

Generous benefit schemes

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline area, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Advancement of the Alumni and Philanthropy team to support ambitious fundraising targets.
• Managing portfolio of high-value funder relationships and developing new ones.
• Preparing applications for charitable trusts and foundations.

Education

Level 6 qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline area

Job description

Philanthropy Lead (Trusts and Foundations)

Professional Services

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Salary: £40,497 to £45,413 per annum Full time, standard pattern PostType: Full Time ContractType: Permanent ClosingDate: Tuesday 06 January 2026 InterviewDate: To be confirmed Reference: HR0193216

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Directorate

You will join the Engagement and Partnerships directorate comprising of an Engagement and Events Team, Alumni and Philanthropy Team and a Corporate Communications team.

What you will be doing :

As Philanthropy Lead for Trusts and Foundations you will play a pivotal role in the advancement of the Alumni and Philanthropy team, supporting the delivery of ambitious fundraising targets.

You will provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Alumni and Philanthropy Manager, leading and being the University's expert in this specialist area of work and income stream. You will also work closely with senior academics and Executive Team members to maximise income to the University.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of five, six and seven figure funder relationships, as well as establishing and developing high value new relationships, with grant-making organisations in the UK and overseas. You will advise and support other fundraisers and senior colleagues in developing similar relationships in support of the wider Alumni and Philanthropy strategy. You will present to the Executive Board and other groups of senior colleagues as required and deputise for the Senior Alumni and Philanthropy Manager when required.

Activities and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Build and maintain a portfolio of high value UK and international trusts and foundations acting as the key contact and developing effective cultivation / solicitation plans to increase likelihood of application success.
• Prepare five, six and seven figure applications and proposals to UK and international charitable trusts and foundations, translating complex internal and / or academic information into compelling and powerful cases for support that will result in grant awards for the University.
• Support faculty engagement by being the University’s expert on Trusts and Foundations fundraising, advising, and involving senior academics, Executive Team members and professional service colleagues on relationship fundraising and the development of fundraising propositions, as well as the identification of potential supporters.

Qualifications / experience :

• Level 6 qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline area, or equivalent experience.

In Return we Offer :

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including :
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes -
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

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