Trust and Foundations Manager

Our client is a global eye care charity working to end avoidable blindness. Of the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with vision loss, around 90% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Through specialist training, innovative programmes and initiatives such as the Flying Eye Hospital and the digital platform Cybersight, the organisation is helping strengthen eye care systems around the world. In 2024, the organisation raised £5.1m to support projects across eight countries and is aiming to grow this to £10m annually over the next five years.

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Permanent | Full time
Hybrid – 2 days a week in London (near Charing Cross)
£39,766 per annum

This role sits within the Trusts & Foundations team in the Relationships & Partnerships division and focuses on researching new funding opportunities of £50K+, securing new funders and managing high-value grants. You will build and manage relationships with new and existing funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, and oversee grant management and compliance. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with International teams, you will play an important role in delivering ambitious income growth.

You will have a strong track record of prospect research and of securing significant trust and foundation income in the UK and/or Europe, with experience managing funding  applications from concept stage  through to stewardship. You will be an excellent communicator, confident relationship builder and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against ambitious income targets.

The organisation offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), employer pension contributions up to 10%, flexible working, life assurance and employee wellbeing support. Full details are available on their website.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the organisation and is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive process for all candidates. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Prospectus will review applications in the first instance and share candidate details with the organisation on an anonymised basis to help ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black and ethnically diverse candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals and candidates with disabilities.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. The organisation is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). All applicants will need to provide proof of their legal right to live and work in the UK.


If you meet some of the criteria but not all we would still encourage you to get in touch. Prospectus can help you better understand the role and guide you through the application process. Please reach out to Jessica Stoddart.