Trusts Lead

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is seeking a Trusts Lead to drive our trusts fundraising strategy and income growth. You will lead a team of three, personally manage high-value trusts, and oversee pipeline development, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

The role requires strong relationship management with senior stakeholders and a track record of delivering six-figure gifts. Hybrid working with significant fundraising impact across our animal welfare mission.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting trust income targets and securing five/six-figure gifts.
• Experience in leading and developing fundraising teams.
• Strong strategic, financial and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Battersea's trusts fundraising strategy and income growth.
• Manage a team of three and oversee portfolio relationships.
• Develop pipeline, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive trust income and stewardship.
• Ensure a proactive, strategic approach to fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Trust fundraising

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Salary: £52,839 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Location: Battersea, London (Hybrid working with at least 50% office-based)
Closing date: 20th August
Benefits: 28 Day Annual Leave (excl Bank Holidays), Generous Pension scheme (Ie, employee contribution 5%, employer contribution10.3%), Enhanced Parental Leave

We are thrilled as always to be working with the wonderful team at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as they look for a Trusts Lead, providing a exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading animal welfare charities and lead a high-performing team responsible for securing significant funding from trusts and foundations.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead Battersea's trusts fundraising strategy, managing a team of three and driving income growth from a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters. You will personally manage a selection of high-value relationships, including trusts capable of making six and seven-figure gifts, while overseeing pipeline development, budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will ensure a collaborative and strategic approach to trust fundraising, stewardship and income generation.

To be successful as the Trusts Lead, you will need:

• A proven track record of meeting and exceeding trust and foundation income targets, including securing five and six-figure gifts and developing long-term funding relationships
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing high-performing fundraising teams
• Strong strategic, financial and relationship management skills, including experience managing substantial budgets, forecasts and KPIs, and working effectively with senior stakeholders

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.