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£40,000 - £45,000 per year
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Job description
The Talent Set are excited to partner with a fast-growing international development charity on a Trusts & Foundations Manager role, playing a pivotal role as the charity prepares for a major capital campaign this year. If you’re a relationship driven & proactive Trusts fundraiser keen to join a charity with ambitions to empower 1 million women across the world every year, this could be a fantastic next step.
The successful candidate will lead the high-value trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising programme, leading on 5-7 figure approaches and building strong, lasting relationships with funders in the UK and internationally.
Key duties include:
- Lead and deliver the trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising strategy.
- Develop and manage a dynamic pipeline of high-value prospects, producing compelling, tailored applications and concept notes aligned with funder priorities.
- Take ownership of the full bid-writing process, crafting persuasive, well-structured proposals that clearly articulate impact and value for money.
- Build and steward relationships with trustees, programme officers, and key decision-makers to develop fundable projects and budgets.
- Ensure excellent reporting and funder stewardship to maximise renewals and uplifts.
- Line manage one fundraising team member, providing coaching and development.
- Maintain accurate CRM and grants management records and monitor fundraising performance.
About you:
- A proven track record of securing significant trust & foundations income, including five- and six-figure awards.
- Extensive experience writing successful, high-value funding applications with exceptional attention to narrative quality.
- Strong financial acumen and experience developing funder-ready budgets.
- The ability to analyse funder strategies and translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, research, and project management abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and confidence working across cultures.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Organisation
Posted on: 28 April 2026
Closing date: 28 May 2026 at 15:24
Job ref: BHJOB24584_6083
Tags: Trusts / Foundations
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Job description
Trusts Manager
Salary: £46,947
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week at Head Office
Reporting to: Head of High Value Relationships
Help ensure no one is left out
For every disabled person with complex needs. For everyone who is deafblind. At Sense, we believe no one should be isolated or unable to fulfil their potential. As Trusts Manager, you will play a vital role in securing the funding that makes this possible, helping transform lives through meaningful partnerships with trusts and foundations.
About the role
You will lead and develop Sense’s trusts and foundations fundraising, managing a strong portfolio of funders and generating significant income in line with our organisational strategy. Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will take responsibility for developing compelling funding propositions and stewarding key relationships.
This role includes managing a gross annual income budget of at least £1.12 million and contributing to the continued success of trusts and foundations as a core income stream.
What you will do
What you will bring
Our values
Everything we do is guided by our values: We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Salary: £46,947
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week at Head Office
Reporting to: Head of High Value Relationships
Help ensure no one is left out
For every disabled person with complex needs. For everyone who is deafblind. At Sense, we believe no one should be isolated or unable to fulfil their potential. As Trusts Manager, you will play a vital role in securing the funding that makes this possible, helping transform lives through meaningful partnerships with trusts and foundations.
About the role
You will lead and develop Sense’s trusts and foundations fundraising, managing a strong portfolio of funders and generating significant income in line with our organisational strategy. Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will take responsibility for developing compelling funding propositions and stewarding key relationships.
This role includes managing a gross annual income budget of at least £1.12 million and contributing to the continued success of trusts and foundations as a core income stream.
What you will do
- Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundation prospects to meet income targets
- Research, identify and secure funding for agreed Sense projects and priorities
- Lead the development and submission of high value funding applications, including six figure proposals
- Build and steward relationships with trustees and key funders
- Lead or support grant management, ensuring compliance, reporting and quality assurance
- Monitor and report on income performance against budget
- Collaborate across fundraising, marketing and operational teams to develop strong, fundable propositions
What you will bring
- Significant experience of generating income and meeting financial targets in a high value fundraising role
- Experience of managing a trusts and foundations pipeline
- Strong skills in writing persuasive, high value funding proposals and reports
- Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and external supporters
- Strong budgeting and numerical skills
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams
- A commitment to Sense’s mission, values and inclusive ways of working
Our values
Everything we do is guided by our values: We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Organisation
Posted on: 21 April 2026
Closing date: 21 May 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: J82551
Tags: Fundraising, Trusts / Foundations
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