Grants portfolio manager jobs

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Grants Officer to join our dedicated Research Team and help us deliver funding that has the potential to improve lives around the world.

Reporting to one of our Research Managers, you’ll play a central role in administering research funding competitions and supporting our portfolio of funded research. You will ensure our funding processes are fair, rigorous, and efficient, making sure the right researchers get the right support at the right time.

From managing day-to-day queries and processing applications to helping deliver scientific events and award ceremonies, this is a varied and rewarding role with plenty of scope for professional development.  The job description gives full details of this varied role.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• working, studying, or volunteering in a grant-giving or grant-management role, or a research funding organisation or science-related environment
• strong administrative, planning and time-management skills with the flexibility to respond to team priorities and unexpected changes
• experience of providing in-the-moment support at formal meetings and events to ensure they run smoothly
• excellent customer service with the ability to persuade people to engage and contribute
• clear communication in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists, and other stakeholders 
• good analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• IT skills including confidence using spreadsheets and database platforms
• an interest in scientific affairs or medical research.

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary, benefits and working arrangements

We will offer a salary of between £33,000 and £36,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours).  We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

We offer

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Wellbeing support and flexible working culture

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.

How to apply

The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for.  To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.

If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our Fundraising and Development Team!

Justice & Care is an award-winning anti-slavery charity working with governments and police forces across two strategic locations the UK and Bangladesh. Through frontline programmes, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, we work on the frontline to support survivors of modern slavery and bring perpetrators to justice and in the corridors of power to create change at scale.

We know that a great team is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

About the role

This role is designed for an experienced Grants Specialist with a proven track record of securing multi-year funding across a range of funding streams.

The Grants Specialist role is responsible for researching, securing and managing multi-year funding from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources. You will manage a portfolio of existing funders, nurture strong relationships and deliver compelling, high-quality proposals and budgets.

Working closely with Finance Team, Programme Funding Team, as well as the Development, Operations, Policy and Impact Teams, you’ll contribute to secure long-term and sustainable funding to support Justice and Care’s work globally

This role requires regular presence in London.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills with a proven track record in writing successful grant applications and securing funding
• Ability to build and manage strong grants and donor relationships.
• Competence in preparing accurate, sustainable budgets.
• Knowledge of fundraising CRMs; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Understanding of modern slavery issues is desirable.
• Creative, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

If you're interested in the role but unsure if you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be part of a growing organisation that is making a tangible difference to survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.

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We are looking for an experienced and highly organised grant manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, to manage all aspects of grants from The Christie Charity to the NHS Trust.

The role will take responsibility for collating project information and supporting internal teams to communicate and demonstrate project impact and ensure accountability to our external partners and audiences.

This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

GRANTS MANAGER 
 
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Mill Hill, London NW7 – Largely office based with potential for some flexibility
Full Time (37.5 hours per week) | Permanent
 
The Laing Family Trusts are a group of four grant-making trusts which provide funding for a wide range of charities engaged in promoting Christian faith and values and in the relief of poverty both in the UK and overseas.

The Trusts are going through an exciting time of transition, with changes in our staff team, new Trustees, a planned move to a new database which will facilitate the introduction of online processes, and the launch of exciting new funding programmes – Constructive Pioneers, encouraging science and engineering innovation in the built environment, and a place-based programme on the Isle of Wight-, all contributing to the organisation’s growth as we prepare for the future. The Grants Manager role will be a crucial support to these developments. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience and use your knowledge of the voluntary sector in a small but busy and friendly environment, supporting charities helping those in need.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in the delivery of all aspects of the grant-making process, including research and identification of potential grantees, assessment (including site visits), participation in decision-making, grant offers, monitoring and evaluation. Ability to use your initiative and flexibility are essential for this role. Could this be you?

If you are passionate about addressing social needs, ability to manage a broad portfolio of grants and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people, then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Closing date for applications*: 23:59 Wednesday 10th June 2026
Anticipated interview date(s): First two weeks of July 2026
Anticipated interview location: Mill Hill, London
 
Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Laing Family Trusts. The successful appointment will be dependent on the collection of satisfactory references, as well as successful DBS and right to work checks. 

* We reserve the right to adjust or close the application deadline earlier than stated, depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
 
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Who We Are
At the Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF), we are unapologetically bold. We exist for one reason: to accelerate a cure for follicular lymphoma and to do it fast. Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing but currently incurable blood cancer, and we are determined to change that reality. We are not waiting for permission. We are not following the status quo. We are focused, agile, and ambitious backing breakthrough science, driving global collaboration, and amplifying the voice of patients everywhere. The FLF is a fast-growing, dynamic charity start-up with global ambition and the determination to reshape what is possible for people living with follicular lymphoma. As we scale rapidly under the leadership of our new Global CEO, we are building a team that shares the urgency, creativity and courage to challenge convention and push for real impact. Our research program supports an increasing range of investigations: unique early phase clinical trials, late-stage pre-clinical projects with a clear path to the clinic and companion studies such as biomarker development and “liquid biopsy” technologies. We are expanding our research team to ensure that we remain at the forefront of scientific advances and accelerate progress in lymphoma.

Overview
We are a small, global charity with an ambitious mission and growing international reach. As our portfolio expands, we are strengthening our infrastructure, including implementing a robust Grants Management System to support efficient and scalable funding processes. We are seeking an energetic and proactive Grants & Programmes Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of grant-funded programmes and research funding schemes. The role oversees the full grant lifecycle, from call setup and peer review through to award monitoring and close-out, ensuring strong governance, meaningful impact, and operationally deliverable funding proposals.

Role Accountabilities and delegated authority

• Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Funding Scheme Delivery

• Develop application forms and applicant guidance.
• Set up and manage funding rounds on the Grants Management System (GMS).
• Coordinate peer review processes and committee meetings.
• Draft minutes, feedback, outcome notifications, and award letters.
• Support grant activation and contracting processes.

Grant & Programme Portfolio Management

• Translate funding agreements into delivery plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and reporting schedules.
• Manage grant variations, extensions, and stakeholder queries.
• Work with finance to review claims, invoices, and financial reports.
• Central ownership and coordination of grant governance, compliance, and audit readiness across the funded portfolio.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Collect and analyse impact data and produce funder reports.
• Contribute to organisational impact reporting and learning.
• Embed beneficiary or patient voice where appropriate.

Proposal Development Support

• Contribute programme design, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes to proposals.
• Ensure proposals are operationally deliverable and evaluation ready.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as a proficient user of the Grants Management System.
• Support system development, implementation, and optimisation.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements.

Cross-Organisational Working

• Provide clear information about awards to internal stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with applicants, reviewers, and grant holders.
• Support wider team objectives and organisational priorities.

Where This Fits: Growth, Evolution & Future Scope
This is a new role, created to reflect and support the ambitious next phase of FLF’s growth.

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree-level education (scientific discipline or equivalent experience preferred).
• Experience managing research grants or grant-funded programmes.
• Strong understanding of grant lifecycle processes.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience with financial reporting and budget oversight.
• Excellent written communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Digitally confident, with experience using grants management systems.
• Project management skills to oversee multiple projects, stakeholders and timelines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical research funding environments.
• Experience supporting funding proposal development or restricted funding.

Hours of Work:

This is designed as a full-time role, though we are open to discuss a 0.8 FTE position.
Location: UK-based, the expectation is for 1-2 days per week at the Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, 417 Finchley Road, London NW3 6HJ.
Diversity: FLF recognises the importance of diversity and encourages people from any background to apply for this role, provided they have suitable experience and ability as indicated in this specification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive environment.
• Contribution to impactful research that can improve patient outcomes.
• Flexibility.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.  

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.

The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.

This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.

Application notes

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. Please note, the timeline for this role has been updated to align with the recruitment of the Fundraising Manager - Trusts, which is the line manager for this post. 

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment using the details within the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact the THINK Recruitment team for support.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June2026

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18th June 2026

Children on the Edge is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to drive our grant-funding strategy in a fast-evolving sector. If you’re an experienced relationship-builder who thrives in an agile environment and is passionate about demonstrating real-world impact through local ownership, we’d love to have you on our team.
 

Prospecting
● Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities from UK and overseas foundations and grant makers. 
● Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a pipeline of potential support.
● Develop strategic approaches to new funders.

Writing Applications and Proposals
● Proactively gather information from the Children on the Edge team to develop compelling proposals and budgets for funders. 
● Communicate Children on the Edge’s values and distinctives.
 

Reporting
● Proactively feed into the wider fundraising team’s collaboration to ensure we can provide all information required by funders.
● Craft tailored narrative and financial reports that demonstrate impact.
● Support the COO as required in reporting to larger Grants and HNW partnerships. 

Building Relationships
● Cultivate a portfolio of existing, lapsed and new funders.
● Represent Children on the Edge externally to build a network of prospects and support engagement events and activities as needed.
 

Management & Planning
● Acknowledge donations promptly; tracking donor communication in Salesforce.
● Use Salesforce to record and report on prospecting, applications and income. 
● Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant legislation.

We are looking for a creative Trust and Grants Manager to oversee high value relationships, lead strategy and planning, and provide inspiring line management to Trust fundraising colleagues.

This is a hybrid role with once a week in the Surrey office.

The charity
You would be joining a long standing and well respected social welfare charity with a welcoming and supportive working culture.

Benefits include
- Formalised flexible working.
- Annual Pay Review Salaries are reviewed each April (non-contractual).
- Matched Pension Contribution Matched up to 5% of salary.
- Sharing of internal vacancies with you Helping you to grow, develop and progress your career.
- Health Cash Plan Employees can claim reimbursement on routine healthcare expenses (optical, dental etc) as well as much more!

The Role
Working with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Income to lead and deliver the strategy for the Trusts and Statutory programme raising over £2 million every year and developing ambitions plan for growth.

Account manage existing and new high value relationships in the Trust portfolio, delivering on a personal annual income target of £600K - 700K.

Lead the prospect research strategy and process to support portfolio allocation across the team to build the Trust pipeline, specifically brining in new large trusts prospects.

Line Manage the Trust and Grants Fundraising Officer (supporting on High Value Trusts) and Trust Fundraising Officer (Supporting on Small to Medium Trusts)

The Candidate
Strong experience from Trusts, Foundations, lottery or public bodies, and demonstrable experience of meeting similar financial income targets.

Experience of undertaking prospect research and pipeline management.

Ability to deliver excellent presentations and engaging pitches to internal and external stakeholder.

Strong grant management skills, knowledge of excellent donor care and ability to develop strong working relationships.

Excellent understanding of Trust fundraising sector, trends and best practice and experience of working with large well known trust funders.

Ideally experience in line management/supervision and developing a team.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this role is closing on 25th May so do get in touch ASAP to discuss further.

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.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving trusts, foundations and statutory portfolio – and help shape its growing future. You’ll join a small, dedicated team at a pivotal moment, as we build our 2026–2028 income strategy.

Reprieve has longstanding, committed donors, a newly established prospecting programme and a healthy unrestricted-to-restricted income mix – meaning genuine scope to package existing programmes into new applications and grow income meaningfully. Working closely with the Head of Development, you’ll help steward key donor relationships, secure new grants, and lead reporting and donor communications.

You’ll work alongside brilliant human rights lawyers, investigators and campaigners on some of the most urgent human rights cases in the world – translating complex casework into compelling propositions for donors. Expect strategic work, variety, and the chance to build a pipeline that genuinely matters.

We’re looking for a thoughtful relationship-builder and a strong writer who can turn technical material into engaging donor narratives, work closely with casework, finance and senior leadership, and bring creativity and curiosity to a fast-moving environment. Whether you’re an experienced grants fundraiser, or earlier in your career with real promise and drive – we’d love to hear from you.

In return, you’ll join a warm, collaborative development team that will invest in your growth – with genuine scope to develop skills, project manage, and work on a range of donor relationships – doing work that has tangible impact on people’s lives.

About Reprieve

Reprieve is a leading international human rights organisation working to end the death penalty and abuses committed under the banner of national security. Founded in 1999, our mission remains critically relevant as governments worldwide increasingly adopt authoritarian tactics, expanding executive power at the expense of civil liberties.

You can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. We provide vital legal and investigative support to those facing execution and victims of rendition, torture, arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killing, and citizenship stripping. Our work spans multiple jurisdictions, challenging states' most egregious human rights violations through strategic litigation, investigations, and advocacy.

We support cases in courts worldwide while building the legal and political momentum necessary to consign these practices to history.

Based in London with Fellows and partners globally, Reprieve operates at the intersection of law, policy, and human rights, working alongside governments, senior legal practitioners, and civil society to advance systemic change.

We collaborate closely with our independent partner organisation, Reprieve US.
 

Terms

The role is a full-time (five days per week) on an 18-month fixed-term. The annual salary is £42,193 per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract, which will be checked prior to interview.

Further information and how to apply

Please visit our website for the complete job description, including more information about the role and the person specification. To apply for this role please follow the link on our website to download and complete an application form. Please note that CVs, cover letters and other documents cannot be accepted for this role. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 7 June 2026.

About The Job

Contract: Permanent, full time contract.

Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We are open to flexible working options.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.

Carers Trust are looking for our new Senior Fundraising Manager for Scotland, to help us deliver our vision; for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. Carers can't wait, and in this pivotal role you'll lead our income generation strategy in Scotland, helping us secure the financial support we need to deliver big for people across Scotland with caring responsibilities.

Reporting to the Director for Scotland-with support from our UK Fundraising team-you will establish and grow sustainable financial support from a range of sources, including corporate partnerships and trusts.

You will be a confident and passionate communicator able to persuasively share our impact and vision with a diverse range of funders.

 Are you passionate about improving the lives of those providing unpaid care in Scotland? Then we want to hear from you!

As the postholder you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Scottish funding landscape, proactively identifying and pursuing new strategic opportunities.
• Design and deliver an engaging events programme to cultivate and inspire corporate supporters
• Work closely with UK‑wide fundraising colleagues to unlock cross‑border and national funding opportunities that benefit carers in Scotland
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Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more. 

About The Role
Behind every research breakthrough, there is a process that makes it possible.
A conversation that helps shape an idea. A fair and thoughtful review. A decision that backs the right work at the right time.
As a Research Grants Officer, you will be part of that process.
You will help run a research funding programme that is not only efficient, but fair, inclusive and supportive. Working closely with the Research Grants Manager and colleagues across the Research and Influencing directorate, you will manage funding rounds and support a portfolio of active research projects.
You will be there from the very first question a researcher asks, through to the moment funding decisions are made, and beyond. Along the way, you will help create a positive experience for everyone involved, from early career researchers to leading experts, and the volunteers who bring lived experience into the process.
It is detailed work. But it is work that makes a real difference.
What you will do
You will be at the centre of the grants process, helping to keep things running smoothly and making sure people feel supported at every step. No two days will look exactly the same, but your focus will always be the same, helping great research happen.
In this role, you will:

- Manage grant applications from start to finish, making sure each stage runs smoothly and on time
- Be a friendly and reliable point of contact for applicants, answering questions and helping them submit strong proposals
- Coordinate peer review and lay review, bringing together expert insight and lived experience to inform funding decisions
- Prepare papers for funding panels, attend meetings and capture clear, accurate notes of what is discussed and agreed
- Share outcomes with applicants in a clear, respectful and timely way
- Support the management of funded projects, helping track progress and making sure reporting is up to date
- Build relationships with researchers, clinicians and volunteers, helping them feel valued and encouraging them to stay involved

Alongside this, you will look for ways to improve how we work. That might mean updating guidance for applicants, spotting trends in our data, or helping to shape a process that is simpler, fairer and more accessible.
You will also be part of the wider team, supporting events, responding to enquiries and stepping in to help colleagues when it matters.
About you

- You have experience in, or a strong interest in, science, health or policy, and are curious about dementia research and the difference it can make
- You build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including senior researchers, and enjoy working with others
- You communicate clearly and confidently, whether you are writing, speaking or explaining something complex in a simple way
- You are organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your time well
- You take initiative and are comfortable working independently, while knowing when to ask for input or support
- You work well as part of a team and are willing to step in and help when deadlines approach
- You care about inclusion and want to make sure the way you work is open, respectful and accessible to others

We know that people do not always apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If this role interests you but you are not sure you tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply.
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract/secondment basis until June 2027.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 1st June 2026.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.

This international non-profit organisation works at the intersection of humanitarian response, climate resilience and global systems change, supporting more effective and locally informed approaches to crisis response worldwide.

They are seeking a strategic relationship fundraiser with a strong track record in philanthropic foundations and corporate foundations, such as IKEA, Hilton and Gates. The appointee will manage and grow a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders, while leading a team of three and helping shape long-term fundraising strategy.

You will be excited by the challenge of developing complex, multi-year partnerships, alongside the confidence to engage senior stakeholders, lead complex negotiations and coach a team.

Please note, we are not seeking candidates with purely institutional fundraising or UK trusts and foundations experience. 

As Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Lead a team of three with a high-value donor portfolio currently worth c.£30m, including stewardship of several six, seven and eight-figure funders.
• Identify and secure new strategic funding opportunities, with an emphasis on partnership-led and relationship-driven fundraising.
• Develop compelling, complex funding propositions and multi-million-pound partnership opportunities in collaboration with senior internal stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen relationships with major global donors
• Lead, coach and develop your team with a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Represent the organisation externally at high-profile events, strategic donor meetings and sector networking opportunities in the UK and internationally.

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience securing and managing major partnerships with relevant funders giving at six, seven or eight-figure level.
• Experience working with high-profile international funders such as IKEA Foundation, Hilton Foundation, Gates Foundation or similar large-scale global donors.
• A strong track record of generating new business and developing strategic fundraising pipelines and partnerships.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence with senior external stakeholders, donors and corporate partners.
• Experience developing complex proposals, multi-year funding bids and high-value partnership opportunities.
• Strong people management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop relatively junior fundraising staff.
• Commercially minded, creative and solutions-focused, with the confidence to negotiate, influence and manage challenging donor conversations effectively.

About Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)

JRCT is a grant-making Quaker Trust that supports people who are passionate about making a positive difference; whether they are advocating for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, promoting nonviolent responses to conflict, or taking steps towards an environmentally sustainable future.

Every year JRCT makes grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. We aim to be a responsive and supportive funder, working to strengthen the hands of people who are tackling the root causes of conflict and injustice.

In 2019, the Trust announced plans to significantly increase annual grant spending to over £10 million per year for the next ten years. The Trust further increased its grant-making in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Since then, we have grown our programme staff team in order to better support increased grant portfolios. 

Having publicly recognised the ways in which the Trust benefited from or contributed to oppressive practices including enslavement, indenture, colonialism, and Apartheid, JRCT has hired a Head of Reparations and made a commitment to a multi-million programme of reparative justice, the first phase of which will take place between 2026 and 2029. 

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust currently runs five grant programmes: Peace and Security, Rights and Justice, Power and Accountability, Sustainable Future, and Northern Ireland as well as a Grassroots Movements pilot fund.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant, Reparations, this role supports the Head of Reparations and enables the smooth administrative and support aspects of the Head of Reparations’ affairs.

You will support the Head of Reparations in the effective execution of the reparations projects, which will include coordinating project activities, maintaining meticulous project and workplan documentation, managing communication within the reparations team, with the wider JRCT team, and with external stakeholders. Your role will also extend to scheduling and organising meetings, maintaining clear records, and aiding in the organisation of project tasks. You will work in an administrative capacity to ensure that project deadlines are kept and deliverables are met. As the reparations projects will involve extensive work with stakeholders in Africa and thew Caribbean, familiarity with African and Caribbean cultures, as well as relevant multi-lingual and / or multi-cultural competencies will be essential. 

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance once or twice a week. The position is fixed-term until  April 2029, with a salary of £47,814 per annum.

The role is for 35 hours a week, and we are open to flexible working patterns.  We try to schedule meetings to accommodate caring responsibilities. Someone working remotely would be required to come to the York office for up to four days per month and also travel to meetings with some occasional overnight stays.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term. 

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.

Whats on offer

• Hybrid, working from Edinburgh office for 1-2 days a week

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution 

• Enhanced policies

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17th June