Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer

hireful; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to enhance relationships with trusts and foundations, prepare funding applications, and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and is detail-oriented. This role offers flexible working, generous annual leave, and various benefits, aiming for an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for learning and development

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing 4-5 figure grants.
• Target-oriented mindset.
• Ability to translate project information into accessible proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts and corporate foundation prospects.
• Prepare compelling funding applications and programme reports.
• Deliver donor cultivation, stewardship, and reporting.

Skills

Experience fundraising from trusts and foundations

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer

Our client is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. They’re working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting‑edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

They are recruiting a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to build and grow relationships with charitable trusts and corporate foundations in support of the charity’s strategic aims. You’ll manage a portfolio of small to mid‑level trust funders, identify new prospects (£10k+), prepare high‑quality applications and reports, and work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts and corporate foundation prospects
• Prepare compelling funding applications and programme reports
• Deliver donor cultivation, stewardship and reporting using CRM systems
• Support biannual small‑trust mailings and tailored approaches
• Work with colleagues (including finance and community fundraising teams) to ensure compliance and maximise income

To be the right candidate for this role, you will:

• Have proven experience fundraising from trusts and foundations and securing 4‑5 figure grants
• Be target‑oriented with high attention to detail
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate project information into accessible proposals
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team, working collaboratively across multiple teams

If this sounds like the right role for you and if you think you would fit well within a passionate, friendly and high‑performing team, please get in touch!

They offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro‑rata for part‑time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.

Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Thursday 27 November 2025.
Interviews expected week commencing 1 December 2025.

They reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with them and they will check this. They do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.

No agencies please

How to apply:

For more details about the job and requirements, please visit their website or use the application button provided.

They aim to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. They want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

It is their policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.

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