Please note: we may close this role at any time if we receive a high number of applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.

About the role:

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of fundraising and the fundraising officer to implement Frontline’s annual fundraising plan, taking specific responsibility for researching and engaging new corporate, trust and foundation funders, developing strong relationships and writing thoughtful and creative funding proposals. They will also be responsible for managing a number of key existing accounts, and ensuring a high level of engagement with Frontline. The successful candidate will support the rest of the team in identifying new donors and new sources of revenue, including but not restricted to HNWI, event fundraising and small donor programmes. The fundraising team is supported by the marketing, events and communications staff of the external relations division. 

A little bit about you:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a strong belief in and enthusiasm for Frontline’s aims and mission. You will have significant experience of winning corporate or trust grants, including five-figure partnerships. You are a strong writer who is able to craft creative and imaginative funding proposals. You will also have proven prospect research and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and network with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority.

You can find out more about this role in our job pack.

Our commitment:

We believe that diversity makes for a stronger team and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds for this role. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team which is found on our current opportunities page.

We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Fundraising and Partnerships Manager you will have the responsibility to maintain and grow our partnerships and fundraising with corporates, community and individuals.  You will be the key link for our external trusts and grant fundraiser and manage our Women’s Service fundraiser. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain important partnerships, with a strong track record of generating income from diverse funding streams.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about equality and social justice
• Want to play a key role in ending poverty
• Have experience of corporate and community fundraising

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Develop digital fundraising output

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Engaging communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of corporate, community, or individual fundraising
• Experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Competent in the use of fundraising CRM system(s)
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of working with disadvantaged groups
• Lived experience of issues faced by Pecan service users
• An understanding of marketing and design

Please read the job description before applying. Please see the full instructions to apply below. 

Closing Date: Monday 13th December 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st December 2021, Time TBC

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Job Description

Job title:

Trusts & Major Gifts Manager

Department:

Fundraising & Communications

Salary grade:

Responsible to:

Head of Fundraising

Responsible for:

Responsible for managing the Trusts & Foundations Executive

Behavioural Framework:

Leadership Level 3

Scope

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

The Fundraising Team at the RHN consists of nine team members including one volunteer. As a charity we fundraise to supplement the hospital's standard provision, and pay for additional patient services, research, specialist equipment, capital projects and heritage. These 'extras' provide added value to the hospital's care and rehabilitation offering and boost the quality of life experienced by patients and residents at the RHN.

Main Objectives of the role

The Trusts & Major Gifts Manager role is a key role within the team. The post-holder will manage the Trusts & Foundations Executive and have responsibility for fundraising undertaken by the Trusts & Major Gifts Team, ensuring that the team explores all available grant funding opportunities including trusts and foundations, livery companies, lottery and statutory grants. The Trust & Major Gifts Team has an annual income target of GBP 700k - GBP 1M and this income stream has been grown in recent years.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and grow long term support from charitable trusts, livery companies, statutory and lottery funders by researching potential donors, writing effective funding applications, and conducting excellent relationship management.
• Manage the Trusts & Foundations Executive role, providing guidance and mentoring where necessary to ensure they achieve their potential and effectively contribute to the Trust and Major Gifts Team target.
• Plan and implement the grant application programme for the Trusts & Major Gifts Team updating the 'rolling applications' spreadsheet in advance of each new financial year.
• Build knowledge of major funding projects at the hospital through liaison with relevant directors, clinical department heads and facilities staff, using this directly in attracting grants and developing on-going relationships with key donors.
• Keep up to date with developments in grant fundraising, undertaking background research where necessary and being aware of potential new funding sources.
• Oversee grant funding prospect research and funding approaches to continue new grant funder relationship development.
• Ensure all responses to successful applications are followed up and necessary reporting requirements met, developing personal relationships and face to face contact where possible.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to develop impact and outcome measures to feedback to funders.
• Record all donor contact on the Raiser's Edge database, including records for new potential funders, and ensure the filing system is kept up to date.
• Provide feedback on actual performance against target for grant fundraising to the Head of Fundraising and maintain the major gifts section of the probability budget.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be expected to ensure the smooth running of the department including supporting fundraising events outside of standard working hours.

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent). Ideally an Institute of Fundraising qualification.
• Working knowledge of fundraising best practice, with at least 2 years experience in a grant fundraising management role with a proven track record of securing funds.
• Tenacious 'can do' attitude and willingness to rise to the challenge.
• Ideally experience of Raiser's Edge (or a similar fundraising database) as a tool in supporter relationship management as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate training will be provided.
• Experience of using research techniques particularly to acquire information about existing and prospective funders. Excellent prospect research and profile creation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - strong influencing, relationship building and networking skills to develop and nurture donor relationships. Ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to conceive and develop complex proposals and financially numerate.
• Organised approach to work - proactive, good and methodical administrative skills, with good planning and time-management. Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to put across compelling and persuasive cases for support with outstanding written style.
• Experience of working as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• A flexible approach to work as this role will require some outside of normal office hours working.
• Disability awareness and understanding and adherence to equal opportunities, with an understanding and adherence to data protection.

Leadership Behavioural Framework: Level 3

Working Collaboratively for RHN

Working Collaboratively for the RHN is about working together to deliver the best possible service for patients, carers and key stakeholders. It is about demonstrating our values particularly in finding ability in disability, delivering excellence through personal responsibility, being pioneering and sharing knowledge, ensuring clarity and compassion, respect and constancy.

• I work and model productive relationships both internally and externally to deliver services and determine the future direction of RHN.
• I ensure and inspire a shared understanding of the vision and direction of the RHN.
• I am aware of my own working style and recognise that it may need to be adjusted when working with others.

• I listen to what others have to say and am open to new ideas including those that may challenge my own assumptions and expectations.
• I understand and control my own behaviour and emotional responses to situations. Accepting constructive feedback and considering issues from others' perspectives.

Achieving our Potential

Achieving our Potential is about giving staff and volunteers the time, support and opportunities to develop both themselves and their roles. It is about being able to develop our skills and knowledge and being able to take the time to reflect on successes and set-backs. It is about demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional and personal development and a flexible approach to working.

• I understand the wider context in which we all work and seek to develop, unleash skills and take risks for myself and others to take RHN forward
• Understands the major challenges facing the wider health sector and is constantly looking "up and out"- horizon scanning

• Is aware of the range of skills, knowledge and experience that exist within all of our people
• Understands the strategic objectives of the RHN and ensures we have a developed workforce to enable future performance to be delivered
• Provides challenges and opportunities for all people to realise their potential
• Prepared to take calculated risks for organisational benefit

Preparing for the Future

Preparing for the Future is about being aware of what is over the horizon, anticipating opportunities and having the vision to look forward. It is about taking the time to reflect on current activities and challenging the status quo. It will involve accepting the need for change and developing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• I will establish a culture of creative engagement that encourages collaboration and participation in a wider vision for the fu

This role will be responsible for delivery on grants/contracts, supporting staff and developing key contractual relationships. Performance Managers are responsible for managing subcontractors across multiple contracts/grant work. The Performance Management team are responsible for driving performance improvements and managing delivery in line with expectations in terms of programme and project management.

Client Details

Or client is a Public Sector Organisation based in Central London.

Description

The role of Perfromance Manager will involve;

Leading end-to-end contract management by implementing robust project management and review procedures

• Implementing and leading proficient contract mobilisation processes.
• Creation and maintenance of key project planning and monitoring documentation.
• Prepare for and lead regular reviews with subcontractors to assess performance, plan approach to achieving future targets and identify potential challenges and mitigating actions to ensure positive progression.
• Monitor subcontractor delivery against anticipated service levels and where necessary reallocate volumes, re-prioritise cohorts and flex the service to respond to demand fluctuations.

Leading Performance management

• Ensure delivery requirements are met on contracts/grant work for the area/s the role is accountable for.
• Manage contractual performance, risk management, quality and compliance of subcontractors/partners, supporting all related activity delivered by other teams.
• Use relevant data to ensure forecasting and KPI planning is in line with contractual targets.
• Set challenging, achievable targets for each subcontractor to maximise their contribution and ensure that performance targets are achieved

Identifying best practice and building relationships

• Identify effective practice through data analysis and robust audit, sharing with the wider Performance Management Team, and developing into business-as-usual.
• Ensure that expertise across delivery areas is kept up to date though self-management and engagement with the latest policy and research.

Profile

We are looking for candidates from a Performance Management background with;

Able to manage and drive performance improvement in grant or contract activity through subcontractors/partners

Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the FE and training sector

Experience of performance and/ or contract management frameworks

An ability to handle multiple priorities and projects for on time on budget delivery of the highest quality

Ability to work with a wide range of external stakeholders to meet programmes delivery expectations

Experience of budget preparation and budget management.

Passion for and curiosity about latest educational research and big education debates

Job Offer

Immediately starting role, paying £50,000 pa.

We are looking for a Performance Marketing Specialist to support the development of Battersea’s digital advertising strategy and ensuring all performance marketing activity is implemented, delivered, and optimised to the highest possible standard.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Communications Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Digital team

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Digital team. Responsible for Battersea’s digital output, our goal is to drive innovation and impact online. We manage Battersea’s website, and lead its digital products, campaigns and advertising – all to increase awareness of Battersea’s work and engage people with the need to support our dogs and cats.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.

As this role is office-based, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you’ll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home.

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 02 January 2022

Interview date(s): w/c Monday 10 January 2022

Second interview date(s): w/c Monday 17 January 2022

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Impact & Evaluation Manager, an excellent opportunity to join a Social Welfare charity, based in Central London.

The Impact and Evaluation Manager role is a newly created role and will lead the Impact & Evaluation function of the charity.

As the Impact and Evaluation Manager, with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, you will develop, implement, and embed outcomes framework to measure the impact of grant making, support and services. This role will provide key information to evaluate the delivery of the current strategy, what lessons can be learned to help shape a new strategy.

• Effective monitoring, evaluation and impact analysis frameworks across the grant making and service delivery programmes.
• Evaluate findings to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of grants, support, and services.
• Support the Director to monitor and report on progress against the current strategy and impact through the Corporate Plan and Impact Report

Our client is looking for an experienced Impact & Evaluation Manager, with proven ability to:

• Develop impact and evaluation programmes and able to apply new or innovative approaches to monitoring and evaluation within a grant making or similar organisation.
• A proven track record of collecting, analysing and presenting evaluation data to a high standard.
• Experience of using qualitative and quantitative data to drive continuous organisational improvement.
• Line management experience.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Albert Hall to recruit their new Trusts and Foundations Manager. An important role in the highly successful Philanthropy team, this post will work to generate significant voluntary funds for the Royal Albert Hall and develop a portfolio with a focus on high value, multi-year partnerships.

The Trusts and Foundations Manager will be responsible for developing a clear understanding of the Royal Albert Hall's charitable objectives and will articulate these to trusts, foundations and other grant makers. The Manager will be responsible for implementing a trusts and foundations strategy in line with the Development Team's objectives and will build a strong, robust pipeline of from a broad range of partners. You will manage budgets and monitor income against targets, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of colleagues where necessary.

The selected candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing and managing high value, complex grants and will have extensive fundraising experience, ideally within an arts setting. You will be confident in developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, as well as representing the organisation at a variety of high profile meetings and events. You will be able to work closely with the Prospect Researcher too, and will have the ability to work under pressure and to prioritise your personal workload quickly and efficiently.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager, who is an excellent writer with a track record of securing income to join this inspiring international development charity.

The role
Devising, developing and implementing a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations.
Researching, writing and monitoring applications for a broad range of trusts and foundations.
Focus on medium to large Trusts and Foundations and build strategic relationships that go beyond a simple financial transaction but create long term partnerships.
Report to the Head of Grants and Programme Funding as required on planning, budgeting, deliveryand internal reporting processes to ensure the effective management and oversight of trusts and foundations fundraising.
Monitor and assess the financial performance of trusts and foundations fundraising to inform plans going forward.
Ensure all trusts and foundations fundraising information is up to date in Salesforce.
Build on relationships with existing Trusts and Foundations, providing an excellent standard of feedback in a timely manner.
Lead on the relationship management of all Trusts and Foundations including the development and implementation of tailored cultivation and stewardship.

The Candidate
A proven track record in successfully securing five and six figure donations and multi-year grants.
In-depth experience of trusts and foundations fundraising and knowledge of best practise fundraising techniques.
Experience of building excellent relationships with trusts and foundations producing cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters respectively.
Excellent track record in the successful development of trust and foundations proposals securing significant income.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This charity are scheduling interviews straight away so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of  hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food, training and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free  from hunger. 

Our Fundraising and Communications team is at the start of a new strategic cycle and seeking to grow income. Support from trusts and foundations has played a key part in our growth to date, with income increasing by 150% over the past 4 years.We’re therefore looking for a dynamic and skilled relationship-builder to help us build on our current success. This role has been created due to growth in the team – so it is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, yet ambitious team and really make your mark in a new role – building on existing relationships and creating new opportunities.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Philanthropy and existing Trusts & Foundations Manager to shape and deliver our Trusts and Foundations strategy, with a specific focus on new business. You will be responsible for managing a small  portfolio of warm prospective trust supporters, whilst proactively cultivating and approaching new, high-level trust prospects.  If you love building relationships, thinking creatively and strategically, and are self-motivated and proactive, this is a role in which you will thrive. You’ll need to be a confident communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, especially at a senior level. We are looking for someone with a track record of securing large, multi-year partnerships with trusts and foundations or high value donors, preferably with experience of the entire cultivation cycle. As well as developing external relationships, we’re looking for a solution-orientated team player who is able to work effectively across internal functions and with colleagues based around the globe. 

Whilst this position is advertised as full time and based in our London office, for exceptional candidates we are willing to consider flexible working arrangements including home working and/or part-time hours.

Closing date: 9 am, Wednesday 8 December 2021. Interview date: Tuesday 14/15 December 2021.

Please read the following carefully before making your application: 

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK 
• We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community 
• You can only be considered for this role if you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You should use the "cover letter" section of the online application to demonstrate this. 
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within one week of the closing date. Unfortunately we cannot provide individual feedback. 
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk 

Harris Hill is working with one of London's most historic places, in their search for an interim Trust Manager.

This temp role will run from 6th December until Easter and can be full or part time (Min 3dpw).

The post holder will lead on generating income for key priority projects. This includes maintaining the unique building and its historic collections, and sustaining the world-class learning offer including heritage engagement, music outreach and faith development.

Projects for which we are currently fundraising include the development of a major Covid-19 Memorial, critical repairs, and an exciting ongoing exhibition programme. We also plan major bids to support and enhance the Learning Programme.

Knowledge
Significant senior fundraising experience, with a track-record of successfully soliciting six figure grants from a range of funding sources
A background in delivering against testing financial targets
Superior writing and bid assembly skill
Experience of managing high-value funder relationships
Line management experience
A systematic approach to fundraising
Experience of strategic planning, monitoring and budgeting
Proven ability to work in a complex organisation
A knowledge of CRM databases ideally including Raiser's Edge
Ideally, experience of gaining and managing awards from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (or similar funders)

Skills
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Ambition and resilience
The gravity and presence to motivate and inspire others, externally and internally
Someone who is articulate and persuasive
Networks with significant arts, culture and heritage funders
A strong team player.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager for a charity that provides support and protection to children's rights.

Working closely with Head of Grants and Programme Funding, you will:

• Develop and implement a programme to meet and exceed income targets from Trusts and Foundations
• Lead on the relationship management of all Trusts and Foundations
• Research and pursue opportunities from overseas trusts and foundations, in the US and elsewhere

Our client is looking for a passionate Trusts and Foundations Manager who is an excellent writer and experienced in structuring persuasive cases for support.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record in successfully securing five and six figure donations and multi-year grants
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising

Victoria, London / Homeworking

The vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Maximising the value and contribution of our funders is fundamental to Parkinson’s UK delivering the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their grantmaking strategies is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts.

Our Major Gifts and Special Events function are a dynamic and high-performing team of 15 colleagues. We have a well established programme raising between £5 - £7million a year across the department to fund our vital work but big ambitions to grow that further by 2024. 

You will play a critical role in the implementation of our growth strategy from trusts and foundations and statutory and lottery supporters. You will collaborate with teams and leaders across the charity to design funding approaches at a five and six-figure level, building on strong relationships with some of the UK’s most well known funders and attracting new support with your excellent presentation and writing skills. The focus of the role includes both scientific research, such as the pioneering Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, and funding for support services like our award-winning UK-wide Parkinson’s Connect programme. 

You’ll contribute to a step change in the charity’s income, through your own portfolio and line management of a Senior Officer and a Trusts Officer, reporting into the Major Grants and Proposition Lead. Now is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK as we accelerate our ‘Transforming Parkinson’s Together’ strategy and we drive forward our growth ambitions within major gifts. If you are looking for an exciting next step in a pivotal senior fundraising role then get in touch.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the team’s implementation of the agreed trusts fundraising strategy, coordinating opportunities, team resources and projects.
• Develop the potential of trusts and statutory fundraising across the charity by improving systems and driving change with senior colleagues.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with major trusts and foundations, lottery and government funders, proactively seeking meetings with new contacts.
• Develop new cases for support to benefit the wider Engagement directorate, and being a strategic theme lead for the team.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 5th December 2021

Interviews will be held w/c 13th December.

Your new company

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic children's charity that support disadvantaged children by giving them the skills they need to succeed.

Your new role

The Trust Fundraising Manager is responsible for generating income from charitable trusts and foundations, with a focus on growing and sustaining long-term partnerships. You will be identifying opportunities for new funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support our work and research and target charitable trusts and foundations whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities. You will build and manage a pipeline of bids to secure a sustainable mix of multi-year grants of five and six-figure sums, coordinating your pipeline with other members of the team. You will need to achieve income targets and ensure the sustainability of the income stream and manage a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations to increase their grant giving. You will also manage processes for all funder reporting and communications, including acknowledging receipt, grant monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting and ensure we fulfil our obligations to funding partners.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful you will need strong experience of generating income from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources, writing successful bids of at least £80k-£100k and management of funder and wider stakeholder relations. You will need knowledge of principles of effective fundraising and excellent planning and research skills for income generation. You will also need excellent communication skills across all levels and be able to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing priorities to meet objectives.

What you'll get in return

This organisation offers significant flexibility with hybrid working, an annual salary up to £38,000 and 39 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

What you need to do now

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

City Bridge Trust - Funding Manager x 4.5 Roles

Full-time Salary Range £40,750 - £46,150 per annum inclusive

• 3 x Fixed term contract Funding Manager positions until 31st March 2024 (Start date 1st April 2022)

• 1 x Full time permanent Funding Manager position (start a.s.a.p.)

• 1 x Part time permanent Funding Manager position (17.5 hours) (start a.s.a.p.)

Ref: TC922

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, City Bridge Trust (CBT), as a Funding Manager, to help us take forward and deliver our funding strategy.

CBT is a vibrant, innovative funder supporting charitable activity across London.  Our vision is for London to be a city where everyone can thrive and we aim to reduce inequality and grow stronger, more resilient and thriving communities.  As a Funding Manager, you will make a significant contribution towards the successful delivery of this strategy.

We are working towards becoming a values-led learning organisation.  You will play an important role in helping us to continue to adapt at pace as we aim to address London’s new challenges and heightened inequalities as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. 

You will assess applications to CBT for charitable support to tackle inequality in London: considering the potential to increase impact through the Trust’s evolving ‘Funder Plus’ offer and implementing the Trust’s ‘total assets approach’ to use the full range of funding, knowledge, networks and expertise available through CBT and the City of London Corporation; and make recommendations to Members to guide their funding decisions.

You will manage an interesting and diverse portfolio of charitable funding agreements and ensure that the monitoring and evaluation are carried out, distilling any learning from the portfolio in line with the Trust’s Learning and Impact strategy.

Please indicate which role/s you are applying for on your application form under the supporting statement section

Closing date 12 noon on 15 December 2021.

Interviews Schedule for w/c 17 January 2022

To apply online, please click the Apply Button

The CBT team works flexibly and encourages applications on the basis of job share. One of our key priorities is to build a more inclusive team and we welcome applications from communities not currently well represented in the funding sector.