Trusts and Foundations Manager

CIH International Housing Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to enhance fundraising efforts for children's education. This pivotal role involves securing five and six-figure grants from various trusts while managing existing relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive fundraising experience and a passion for improving children's life chances. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in children's lives, where your contributions will be valued and impactful. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days and bank holidays

Perkbox membership

Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Ability to write concise and persuasive funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for raising income from medium and large trusts.
• Manage a busy workload and build strong relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Relationship Management

Detail Orientation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

School-Home Support is a dynamic national charity working with children and families to maximise educational opportunities and improve life chances. We exist to ensure every child is able to be at school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes. We partner with schools and families to look beyond the classroom to understand and tackle the issues affecting children's ability to be at school, ready to learn.

Trusts & Foundations Manager

Full-time, permanent contract

Location: Hybrid working, office based in Stratford, London.

Salary: £36,663 to £39,888, depending on experience.

Closing date: Friday 30 May at 5pm

1st Interview date: Week commencing 2 June

2nd Interview date: Week commencing 9 June

Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted outside the weeks stated above.

We are recruiting a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our fundraising team. The post holder will be responsible for raising income from medium and large trusts and foundations giving five and six-figure grants.

We are looking for someone with significant experience working in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a keen interest in our work to get children back in school and ready to learn. This role would suit someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. Additional support undertaking direct line management for the first time will be available if required.

This is an exciting time to join the team, with the opportunity to build on your current portfolio of existing and warm Trusts, some of which have supported School-Home Support for a number of years. You will need to be a confident, approachable individual with the ability to manage a busy, varied workload. With a keen eye for detail, you must also be able to write concise and persuasive funding applications and reports and build strong relationships, both internally and externally.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more, please email Emma Longstaff, Senior Partnerships Manager at [e-mail].

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives here.

As an employer we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days and bank holidays
• Perkbox membership
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.