Trusts & Foundations Manager

Serpentine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contemporary arts organization in Greater London seeks a Trusts & Foundations Manager. This role involves writing successful grant applications and managing donor relationships to support ambitious arts programming. The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer with a passion for the arts, capable of juggling multiple deadlines while being a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing successful trust and foundation applications.
• Solid understanding of UK grant fundraising and familiarity with the arts funding landscape.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in generating vital income for contemporary arts programming.
• Manage donor relationships and applications for trusts and foundations.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Fundraising

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Serpentine is seeking a skilled Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our passionate Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent writer and confident fundraiser to play a key role in generating vital income that supports some of the most ambitious contemporary arts programming in the UK and beyond.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong experience writing successful trust and foundation applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of UK grant fundraising and familiarity with the arts funding landscape
• Experience managing donor relationships and using CRM systems (we use Salesforce)
• Organised, proactive, and flexible – able to juggle multiple deadlines
• A team player with a genuine passion for the arts

Please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development, Writing/Editing, and Administrative