Development Manager - Trusts & Foundations

Development Manager - Trusts and Foundations

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid – with 1-2 days in Head Office – London EC2A 2AH

Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Line Management: x1 Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer

                                x1 Trusts & Foundations Officer

 About The Sick Children’s Trust

At the Sick Children’s Trust, we believe that no child should face serious illness without their family close by. Our ten ‘Homes from Home’ support families with a seriously ill child in hospital, giving them a free, warm and welcoming place to stay – just minutes from their child’s bedside.

We help thousands of families every year, but we want to do more. That’s why fundraising from high-value trusts and foundations is more important than ever.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and strategic Development Manager – Trusts and Foundations to lead and grow our income from major trusts and foundations, with a clear focus on new business development.

You will play a pivotal role in securing large-scale, multi-year funding by identifying and cultivating new funders who align with our mission. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, driven by impact, and confident in developing strong cases for support to secure high-value donations.

You’ll also manage two experienced Officers and take a strategic lead in strengthening our pipeline, partnerships and long-term funding potential.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the development and implementation of a new business strategy for securing high-value and multi-year support from major trusts and foundations.

·       Research, identify and approach new prospects, building a robust pipeline of opportunities.

·       Develop strong, tailored applications, proposals and pitches that reflect our unique impact.

·       Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, trustees and key decision makers.

·       Line manage one Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer and one Trusts & Foundations Officer , ensuring their continued development and success.

·       Monitor and report of income performance, pipeline progression and prospect engagement.

·       Work closely with colleagues in fundraising, finance, and operations to shape compelling, fundable projects.

·       Represent The Sick Children’s Trust externally with professionalism, passion and confidence.

About You

We’re looking for someone with the passion and initiative to drive growth, and the skills to bring in transformational funding. You’ll have:

·       A proven track record in securing five-and-six figure grants from trusts and foundations.

·       Experience of successfully developing new funding relationships from scratch.

·       Excellent bid-writing and storytelling skills, with strong attention to detail.

·       The ability to think strategically and work autonomously.

·       Experience of managing or supporting colleagues in a collaborative environment.

·       A good understanding of project-based funding and reporting to funders.

·       Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, trustees and foundation staff.

·       A commitment to the values and mission of The Sick Children’s Trust.

What We Offer

·       A flexible, hybrid working model

·       25 days annual leave + bank holidays

·       A supportive, values-driven culture

·       Opportunities to shape and grow a high-impact area of income

·       The chance to make a real difference to families at a time of crisis.

How to Apply

Please e-mail your CV with a supporting statement (max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role 

We will be considering applications as they are submitted so early application is advised as the position may close before closing date. More information is in the Recruitment pack attached.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date 27 June