Trusts Manager

The Talent Set; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's charity recruitment partner is seeking a Trusts Manager in London. The role involves developing funding applications, managing relationships with funders, and shaping fundraising strategies. An ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, excellent communication skills, and financial literacy. The salary range is £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, with a commitment to diversity in recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing 5-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for proposals and reports.
• High level of financial literacy, including budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident with CRM systems and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write and submit funding applications to meet income targets.
• Build relationships with funders through stewardship.
• Develop fundable project proposals aligned with strategy.
• Research new trust and grant funding opportunities.
• Monitor funded projects for impact reporting.
• Maintain records using a CRM system.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Financial literacy

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a mission-driven children's charity to recruit a Trusts Manager. This inspiring organisation provides vital support to children and young people across the UK. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing compelling funding applications, building and nurturing relationships with new and existing funders, and helping shape the organisation's trust fundraising strategy. You'll also work closely with internal teams to ensure funding proposals reflect real impact and align with both organisational goals and funder priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser passionate about creating positive change for children and families navigating hardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on writing and submitting compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations to meet and exceed annual income targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing funders through excellent stewardship and impactful reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop fundable project proposals that align with organisational strategy and funder priorities.
• Research and identify new trust and grant funding opportunities to diversify income streams and grow long-term support.
• Monitor funded projects to gather insights and data for accurate, engaging impact reporting.
• Maintain accurate records using a CRM system, ensuring timely tracking of communications, applications, and income.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of securing 5-figure grants from trusts and foundations and/or relevant charity fundraising experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive funding proposals and impact reports.
• High level of financial literacy, including experience with budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set is committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.