Trusts and Foundations Manager

THE ROYAL UNITED KINGDOM BENEFICENT ASSOCIATION; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme with life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced leave provisions

Job summary

Independent Age in London is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead the delivery and evolution of our fundraising strategy. This hybrid role offers the chance to secure five- and six- figure grants by building strong relationships with funders and translating data into compelling funding propositions.

You will work across the organisation to inspire support for our mission, with flexible working arrangements, up to 35 hours per week, and opportunities to shape long-term impact for

Qualifications

• Exceptional relationship-builder and communicator with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations.
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling funding propositions.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire support for the charity's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.
• Secure five- and six-figure grants to drive long-term impact and growth.
• Build and manage high-value relationships with funders.
• Present funding propositions to stakeholders and adapt strategies as needed.

Skills

Relationship-building

Grant writing

Communication

Presentation skills

Data storytelling

Job description

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Trusts and Foundations Manager

High Value Relationships

Location: Hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) or Homebased

Salary: £41,607 per year (homebased) or £46,227 per year (London). Pro-rata if part-time.

Permanent / Full Time (option of part-time, minimum 28 hours)

ClosingDate: Sunday 04 October 2026

Reference: X255-26-R

Independent Age is the national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free information and advice to older people without enough money to live on, while our external training equips professionals with the information they need to support older people on low incomes. Through our grants programme, we fund and support hundreds of local charities working with older people across the UK. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of our ambitious Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, securing transformational five- and six-figure grants that will drive our long-term impact and growth.

We're looking for an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations. You'll be confident translating complex data into compelling funding propositions and using your outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire support for our mission.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work for us here.

Closing Date

Sunday, 4 October 11:59pm

Interview Dates

First-round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 13 October (remote); second-round interviews will take place on the Tuesday, 20 October (in-person in our London office)