Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Young Roots; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting young refugees is seeking a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Lead. This part-time role (28 hours/week) focuses on securing funding to support critical services for young people in need. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of partners and write compelling proposals, working closely with colleagues to prioritize young people's voices. Offering a salary of £37,476 per year, this position supports a healthy work-life balance and allows for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Trust and Foundation fundraising.
• Strong writing skills for compelling funding proposals.
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Trust and Foundation partners.
• Develop funding proposals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Engage collaboratively with colleagues to amplify young people's voices.

Skills

Trust and Foundation fundraising

Proposal writing

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

Young Roots is looking for an experienced and creative Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Lead to play a key role in securing income that transforms the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers. This is a rewarding part-time role (28 hours per week) designed to support work-life balance while leading Trusts and Foundations income generation with structured support from the Head of Fundraising and Development.

Responsibilities

You’ll manage a defined portfolio of Trust and Foundation partners, working alongside colleagues overseeing other income streams. You’ll develop compelling funding proposals, and proactively identify new opportunities aligned with our strategy. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll place young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every bid, helping to fund services that support belonging, wellbeing and futures.

About Young Roots

Young Roots’ vision is a compassionate and welcoming society for young people seeking safety in the UK. We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power. Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing the whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.

Compensation

£37,476 per year. Part-time (28 hours per week - open to flexible working). Permanent.