Trusts & Foundations Manager

SMK Campaigners; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity, SMK Campaigners, seeks a Trusts and Foundations Manager to enhance their fundraising strategies. This pivotal role involves managing high-value bids, building relationships with funders like the National Lottery, and driving a significant income stream for the organization. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in securing large grants, strategic thinking, and strong project management capabilities.

Benefits

6% pension

Health cash plan

Paid carers leave

Flexible working

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with long service

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing high-value, multi-year funding.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience developing funding pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of multi-year, high-value bids.
• Manage relationships with key funding partners.
• Oversee applications and reports for varied funding sources.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Job description

Salary: £40,896
Contract: FT/Permanent
Location: London SE1 – Hybrid (2 days pw in office)
Closing date: 19th June
Benefits: 6% pension, health cash plan, paid carers leave, flexible working, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 with long service)

We’re delighted to be working with Carers UK to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Manager into their ambitious and growing Fundraising Team. This exciting opportunity will play a vital role in leading and delivering Carers UK’s strategy across trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll lead on the development of multi-year, high-value bids and manage relationships with key funding partners, including the National Lottery and statutory bodies. This role is ideal for someone with experience in complex fundraising applications, eager to lead a well-established income stream with growth potential.

This position suits individuals with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset, looking to advance their fundraising career.

To be successful as a Trusts & Foundations Manager, you will need:

1. Proven success in securing high-value, multi-year funding from trusts, foundations, or statutory bodies.
2. Strong project management skills to handle a varied portfolio of applications and reports.
3. Experience in developing funding pipelines and conducting detailed prospect research.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We leverage extensive sector knowledge to match candidates with suitable charity roles.

We are committed to promoting equality across the sector. You can learn more about our diversity initiatives on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to charity recruitment and partner closely with candidates.

Please note, if we receive enough applications, the charity reserves the right to close the application process early.