Trust and Foundation Manager

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK-wide charity is seeking a Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead efforts in securing vital funding for national, policy-driven change. This role involves developing funding opportunities, writing proposals, and building relationships with senior stakeholders. Offering a competitive salary and a values-driven culture, this position promotes autonomy and visibility within a collaborative and mission-focused organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days/week in the office)

Opportunity to shape strategy and grow income streams

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing grants over £50k, ideally multi-year funding.
• Experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser.
• Comfortable navigating internal relationships, particularly with public affairs and policy teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation funding opportunities over £10k.
• Write compelling funding proposals tailored to funders' priorities.
• Represent the organization confidently at meetings with funders.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Grant Writing

Strategic Planning

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• Take ownership as Trusts & Foundations Manager shaping key funding streams.
• Join a supportive, values-driven team passionate about change and impact.

About Our Client

The client is a respected UK-wide charity dedicated to supporting people who provide unpaid help to loved ones with health needs. They drive policy change, influence public attitudes, and deliver impactful campaigns, all while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace rooted in strong values and a clear social mission.

Job Description

Develop and manage a pipeline of trust, foundation, and statutory funding opportunities over £10k. Write compelling funding proposals and personal statements tailored to funders' priorities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior funders and internal stakeholders, especially policy and public affairs teams. Collaborate closely with campaign teams to align fundraising with strategic advocacy goals. Monitor and report on funding progress and impact, ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Represent the organisation confidently at meetings and presentations with funders. Contribute to the development and delivery of fundraising strategies and plans. Support internal teams in understanding the importance of trusts and foundations funding.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser with a proven track record of securing grants over £50k, ideally multi-year funding. They are strategic, confident engaging with senior stakeholders, and bring a strong understanding of how campaigning and policy-driven work differs from service delivery. Politically aware and values-led, they're comfortable navigating internal relationships, particularly with public affairs and policy teams, and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What's on Offer

Salary: £40,500 per year

Location: London-based, with hybrid working (2 days/week in the office)

Impactful Work: Lead on securing vital funding for national, policy-driven change

Autonomy & Visibility: Own a key income stream and work cross-functionally with senior teams

Values-Driven Culture: Join a supportive, ambitious organisation with a strong social mission

Development: Opportunity to shape strategy, grow income streams, and influence sector-wide change