6 Corporate partnership manager jobs in Leeds, West Yorkshire

We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) in a part-time, home-based role. You will secure support from charitable trusts and foundations to strengthen primary science teaching and reach more children across the UK.

This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join PSTT as we establish a new high-value fundraising programme. Working alongside our Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will play an important role in developing this area of our work.

The successful candidate will build and manage a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations, research funding opportunities, prepare high-quality applications and develop positive relationships with funders.

Working closely with colleagues across PSTT, you will help turn our strategic priorities into compelling funding proposals, supporting us to extend our reach and impact.

Job responsibilities

Strategy, prospect research and pipeline management:

• Develop and implement a trusts and foundations fundraising plan aligned with PSTT’s strategic priorities.
• Research and identify charitable trusts and foundations whose funding interests align with PSTT’s work.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective funders and funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, relationships and applications using PSTT’s CRM system.
• Monitor developments in the trusts and foundations fundraising landscape.

Applications and proposition development:

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications, expressions of interest and proposals.
• Work with colleagues to develop compelling, evidence-led and fully costed funding propositions.
• Ensure funding proposals and commitments are realistic, deliverable and aligned with organisational priorities.

Funder relationships, stewardship and reporting:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing funders.
• Coordinate stewardship activities and prepare narrative and financial reports for successful grants.
• Identify opportunities to secure renewed, increased or multi-year funding.

Fundraising systems, governance and collaboration

• Follow PSTT’s fundraising policies, due diligence procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to fundraising forecasts, pipeline reviews and reporting.
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop a coordinated approach to high-value fundraising.
• Collaborate with colleagues across PSTT to support effective funding applications and reporting.

Full details of the responsibilities and person specification are available in the application pack.