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Bowel Research UK – Trusts and Foundations Manager 

• £36,500 - £42,000 per annum 

• Full time, 35 hours per week 

• Hybrid, working from London office fornightly

• Closing midnight Thursday 15th October 2026 

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas 

Role 

Bowel Research UK are looking for an experienced trusts, grants and foundations fundraiser to raise restricted and unrestricted income from trusts and foundations to support their medical research, patient and public involvement work, and core operations. 

You will work closely with colleagues in Research to understand current funding needs and research successes. You will lead on identifying new prospects and strengthening existing relationships to grow income significantly. This will include researching funding sources, creating tailored applications, maintaining excellent communication with current and prospective donor trusts and foundations, and delivering agreed income targets. 

The role includes researching relevant opportunities, matching them to the most appropriate projects, writing and submitting applications, and ensuring excellent donor management, development and reporting. Most current income is unrestricted, but there are significant untapped opportunities to secure restricted funding for our medical research work from funders we have not yet approached.

You will be a motivated self-starter with strong writing, communication and budgeting skills. You will build relationships easily and confidently influence colleagues at all levels. The role requires a positive, resilient and determined approach. 

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 at 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 deadline for expressions of interest.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack or any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can engage with the selection process, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Deadline for expressions of interest: 12pm Wednesday 14th October 

Closing date for full applications: Midnight Thursday 15th October 

Interviews are expected to be two stages, with Stage 1 being virtual via Teams and Stage 2 in person in London.