Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 April 2026
Help secure transformational funding at a nationally respected charity
We are looking for a Senior Trusts Fundraiser who can inspire major funders and help unlock significant income. The Trusts team has grown strongly over the past two years and the area continues to be resilient. This vacancy has been open since Christmas and offers an exciting opportunity to join a team with strong leadership, a supportive culture and a wide portfolio of impactful projects.
You will work on substantial bids at the two hundred thousand pound level and above. The role involves navigating the breadth and complexity of a large national organisation. It also offers the chance to develop compelling cases for support, fuelled by recently funded capital improvements and innovative services such as online bereavement counselling. There is a wide range of fundraising opportunities and no shortage of inspiring work to present to funders.
This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take the next step and has the confidence and capability to work at the scale expected by major national charities.
About the role
- Build and steward relationships with significant trust, foundation and statutory funders.
- Lead on high value applications for five and six figure gifts, including bids worth two hundred thousand pounds or more.
- Produce persuasive, tailored proposals and budgets for major funders.
- Manage a forward looking pipeline and meet agreed income targets.
- Plan and deliver cultivation activity including meetings and service visits.
- Record and track activity using a fundraising CRM.
- Work collaboratively across teams throughout a complex national organisation.
About you
- Significant experience securing income from trusts and foundations at a high level.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce compelling proposals.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Ability to manage your own workload and take initiative in cultivating supporters.
- Strong relationship building skills and a collaborative approach.
- Willingness to travel nationally with occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Our values
You will bring supportive, connected and impactful behaviours to your work. You will listen with care, collaborate with colleagues and help deliver meaningful change for the people the organisation exists to support.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Transform Lives as a Face-to-Face Charity Ambassador
From £15/hour + Performance Bonus
The Hive Linq - Hours: 25-30 hours per week (Full-Time)
Contract: Permanent, Direct Employment
Location: Across the UK (within ~50 miles of your home)
Join a Movement with The Hive Linq
Are you ready to use your fundraising skills to make a real impact? At The Hive Linq, we partner with some of the UK’s most inspiring charities, securing long-term support through authentic, premium face-to-face conversations.
We don’t just raise funds—we build lasting relationships in places like train stations, festivals, and events. This is your chance to join a passionate team—and grow with them.
Why Become a Bee?
When you join us, you’re joining a nationwide network of bold, ethical fundraisers—our Bees. You’ll belong to a supportive community that thrives on success, shares best practices, and takes pride in making a difference.
We also offer flexibility for those who love independence—whether you prefer door-to-door, venue, or solo street fundraising close to home.
The Role: Your Impact Starts Here
As a face-to-face ambassador, you’ll be the face of our charity partners, sparking conversations that lead to lasting support. Every day, you’ll have the chance to:
Fundraise in premium locations—train stations, festivals, events
Engage with the public through genuine, compliant conversations
Work independently or in a supportive team environment
You’ll be fully supported with training, tools, and a team that always has your back.
Who You Are
You’re a confident, driven fundraiser with a passion for ethical engagement. You thrive on connecting with all kinds of people and building trust.
You will have:
Ideally, 2+ years of face-to-face fundraising experience
Exceptional communication skills—natural, human, and relatable
Resilience—bounce back from rejection with a positive mindset
Flexibility—comfortable working within a ~50-mile radius (driving preferred)
A passion for values—you care about compliance, quality, and leaving a positive legacy
What You’ll Get
We believe in rewarding talent and offering security:
Direct employment—a permanent contract, not agency work
£15/hour guaranteed for a 25 - 30 hour week (flexible options)
Performance bonus—rewarding excellence (details at interview)
Holiday pay—paid annual leave (pro-rata)
Full support—tools, training, and a team that champions you
A vibrant culture—ethical, inclusive, and impactful
The Hive Network—a UK-wide community of dedicated Bees
Ready to Lead Change?
If you’re an experienced fundraiser looking for a secure, well-paid role with a purpose-driven team, we want you.
Apply today—send us your CV and a brief note on your fundraising success, and let’s make a difference together.
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Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol, with a good understanding of substance use and particularly its physiological, psychological and social impact
- have experience of project coordination, with excellent organisation skills
- be a skilled and effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of people and agencies
- be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
- enjoy working remotely as part of a small and busy team
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Interviews are likely to be held the week beginning 11th May 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.