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Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is looking for an experienced fundraiser and relationship builder who can play an integral role in helping us to expand our funding with European donors and drive forward our successful training portfolio income stream.

You will play a critical role in developing and securing strategic partnerships across a diverse funding portfolio including bilaterals, philanthropic trusts and foundations, the EU and the private sector.

As our Senior Business Development Manager, you will :

• Develop high quality relationships with key donors in Brussels and Europe, collaborating with the wider Business Development Team to build strong networks of support
• Build profile of TRF’s work with key donors and stakeholders in Europe through collaboration with TRF’s Communications team and key technical experts
• Proactively build a pipeline of funding opportunities, led by sector leading research and insight, ensuring prospects are high quality and moving through the stages of the business development process
• Produce compelling proposals and materials for prospective supporters and donors.
• Lead bid development for identified funding opportunities by managing a cross team working group to ensure high quality submission of programme narrative, budget and theory of change.
• Lead our commercial training programme to secure renewal of existing clients and expand delivery to grow income and support new areas of TRF’s strategy, in particular our responsible business portfolio

• Fluent in French and / or German
• Track record of income generation in the not for profit sector, with over 10 years’ experience securing high value partnerships from a diverse portfolio of funders
• Sector leading experience of leading multi-million pound/euro bid development teams
• Dynamic communication skills and confident networker
• Expert knowledge and insight on the European donor landscape and multi-lateral priorities and stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to work to specific deadlines

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from London to Bangkok to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
• A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world-class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering responsible business, and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters. Free and independent media is critical to informing citizens and to holding power to account but is increasingly under threat. The law upholds human rights and freedoms, but is often abused or inaccessible, undermining its purpose. Through our media, legal, and data-driven expertise, we offer a range of initiatives and services that bolster the resilience of independent media, strengthen access to the law, and foster responsible business practices, fundamental pillars that are integral to free, fair, and informed societies.