We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to join an ambitious and growing organisation at an exciting stage of development.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-value grants programme, securing significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support impactful services and future growth. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will shape compelling funding opportunities, build meaningful funder relationships and help deliver ambitious income targets
.The Opportuni
tyAs Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a focused, high-quality grants strategy. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and building long-term partnerships with funder
s.You will manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and application development through to stewardship and reporting, ensuring a disciplined and results-driven approach to income generatio
n.The role also includes line management responsibility for members of the Grants Team, supporting performance, development and delivery against agreed objective
s.Key Responsibilit
- iesDevelop and implement a targeted Trusts and Foundations fundraising strate
- gy.Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewa
- ls.Research and evaluate funding opportunities to maximise success rat
- es.Write compelling and tailored funding applications and proposa
- ls.Translate complex programmes and outcomes into clear and persuasive cases for suppo
- rt.Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, encouraging long-term engagement and repeat fundi
- ng.Lead on funder reporting and stewardship activiti
- es.Work collaboratively across teams to develop fundable projects, budgets and impact repor
- ts.Monitor performance against income targets and continuously improve fundraising approach
- es.Line manage and develop members of the Grants Te
am.About
YouYou will be an accomplished grants fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant income from Trusts and Foundatio
ns.You will bri
- ng:Significant experience securing five and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundatio
- ns.A strong track record of achieving and exceeding income targe
- ts.Excellent bid writing and proposal development skil
- ls.Experience building compelling cases for suppo
- rt.Strong relationship management and stewardship experien
- ce.Excellent research, prioritisation and pipeline management skil
- ls.Outstanding written communication and attention to deta
- il.Experience of line management and team developme
- nt.Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and data protection requiremen
- ts.A proactive, organised and results-focused approa
ch.Salary & Benef
- itsSalary: £38,000 -£43,000 per annum + £2,000 bo
- nusContract type: full time, perman
- entLocation: flexible: once a quarter at Keele, Staffordshi
- re.Deadline: On rolling ba
sisRecruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.c
o.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch
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