Trust and foundations manager jobs

Are you ready to walk alongside people who’ve experienced homelessness and rough sleeping, helping them take the driver’s seat in building a brighter, more connected future?

We’re looking for a Settle and Thrive Project Worker — someone bold, compassionate, and full of hope — to join Grapevine’s Strengthening People team. You’ll be working directly with people who’ve faced trauma, addiction, or isolation, helping them rediscover their strengths, connect with others, and shape meaningful lives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting individuals to move beyond crisis, build confidence, and lead their own journeys of change

• Co-creating personalised plans and informal support networks.

• Designing and running creative, engaging activities that foster relationships and unlock potential.

• Acting as a trusted ally — a coach, a listener, a role model — while always empowering others to act for themselves.

What You Bring:

• A gift for building trust with people who may be wary or have been let down.

• Experience supporting people with complex lives or who’ve been marginalised.

• Real understanding of poverty, disadvantage, and what it takes to recover and grow.

• Creativity, flexibility, and a people-first mindset.

• Confidence to share your story, listen deeply, and connect human-to-human.

• You Are:

• Hopeful, curious, and driven by the belief that everyone has something to offer.

• Resilient and realistic — not fazed by slow progress or messy paths.

• Brave and willing to ask for help, for yourself and others.

• A great communicator who can inspire action and bring people together.

• Someone who thrives in collaboration and values learning every step of the way.
   

Working for us

We offer a friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion in our team and across our work, treating every person we meet as an individual with unique passions and skills.

In addition to our ethos, our employee benefits include:

• Flexible working

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for full-time roles, pro rata for part-time)

• We offer an 8% non-contributory pension from Nest, which means Grapevine contributes the full amount and staff do not need to contribute (unless they want to add more). 

Grants Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover)

Hope and Homes for Children is looking for a Grants Partnerships Manager (maternity cover) to join its Grants Partnerships team and help millions of separated children get Back to Family.

About the Role

As Grants Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key supportive role in the Grants Partnerships team and Marketing, Communications and Fundraising (MCF) department, contributing directly to the Grants Partnerships team income target as well as supporting fundraisers across the department to access compelling information in support of their fundraising. You will prioritise working within the team on donor prospecting, building a new donor pipeline, and managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders through stewardship.

You’ll join a brave, can-do organisation and do work that matters day in, day out. You’ll be encouraged to think and act big and you’ll be mandated and supported to make things happen. You’ll work with dedicated, passionate champions who are ready to take bold steps to inspire change by advocating and engaging individuals, communities and organisations across the globe in the foundational importance of family love for children.

About you

To be successful in this role as Grants Partnerships Manager, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a supportive and collaborative approach and a genuine passion for our work. You will have a keen interest in development/child protection work, enjoy the process of compiling narrative and financial information about our projects and have the drive and commitment to deliver against deadlines. You will also be well organised, flexible, self-motivated and able to work autonomously and to thrive within a supportive culture which is solution-orientated and has integrity, courage and excellence at its heart.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.

Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of sexual and physical abuse, as well as extreme neglect.

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.

Location: Office based in London or Salisbury, but with home working/ hybrid options available
Contract type: Maternity Cover - FTC of up to 1 year
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting, if applicable, depending on experience.

Closing Date: The final date for applications is 25 July 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest from high calibre candidates. So, don’t delay, please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience, and passion for our cause.

To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you're interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.

Other information: This post requires the successful candidate to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and may be subject to a DBS check.

HHC actively encourages equality and diversity as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Institutional Funding Manager, Partnerships Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Grant Writer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Foundation Relations Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Bid Writer, etc.

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Bamboo Fundraising Recruitment are partnered with Renaissance Foundation, a specialist youth charity supporting young carers and young people with life-limiting illnesses. They aim to inspire and empower these hard-to-reach groups, helping them overcome social, educational, and emotional challenges through our three-year programme focused on inspiration, creative learning, and vocational development.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Salary: Up to £55k per annum (depending on experience)

Location: London, Aldgate (2/3 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time (4 days considered), Permanent

The charity is based in London, with a small but dedicated team, currently supporting around 70 young people. They have ambitious growth plans to expand their reach and impact.

As the Head of Fundraising, you will be a key player in driving their strategy for income generation. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a bold and effective philanthropy programme, focusing on trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and major donors. Your work will be pivotal in securing the resources needed to expand our impact and help even more young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Manage relationships with major donors, securing five- and six-figure gifts
• Build and maintain partnerships with corporate sponsors and foundations
• Write compelling funding applications and reports
• Lead new fundraising initiatives and events
• Develop and nurture the fundraising team
• Attend key networking events and manage budgets in line with the charity’s strategy

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in senior fundraising roles, particularly with trusts, foundations, major donors, or corporate partnerships. You will be a strategic thinker, capable of building meaningful relationships, and have a passion for helping young people facing significant challenges.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a senior fundraising role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent communication skills across various mediums
• Proven ability to develop high-value relationships with donors and partners
• Leadership qualities with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

How to apply:

If you think the above sounds like a good fit, please click apply with your CV and I will reach out to book in a call. Due to the urgency of the role, we will be reviewing on a rolling basis. 

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Prospect Research Manager role. This exciting opportunity is for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our client's team, leading the prospect research function and driving fundraising success. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and researching new prospects, managing existing pipelines, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact fundraising campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the prospect research function, developing and implementing strategies to identify and qualify new prospects
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Account Managers and the Prospect Research Officer, to allocate prospects and drive fundraising campaigns
• Manage existing pipelines, tracking progress and ensuring timely follow-up with prospects
• Conduct due diligence on prospects, including research and analysis to inform fundraising strategies
• Champion the use of the CRM system and ensure data protection best practices are adhered to
• Promote good practice amongst the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with the team to allocate prospects and manage individual pools
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners and trusts and foundations

Person Specification

• Strong prospect research expertise, with experience of identifying and qualifying new prospects
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to conduct thorough due diligence on prospects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-impact fundraising campaigns
• Experience of using CRM systems
• Strong data protection skills, with a focus on ensuring best practices are adhered to
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible and adaptable approach

What’s on Offer
This role is offering a salary of £48,000 for this 12 month contract. This role can either be hybrid or remote. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Harris Hill – Charity Recruitment Specialists are proud to be working with an inspiring new organisation on a mission to change lives through the power of numbers, as they recruit their first Executive Assistant/Operations Manager. The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, with some flexibility for hybrid working, though it will be primarily office-based in London Victoria.

This exciting new numeracy charity is committed to improving confidence with numbers, particularly for young people, to unlock opportunities and promote social mobility.

In this role, you will work closely with both the CEO and CPO as a trusted right-hand, bringing structure and foresight to a fast-paced environment. You will combine classic EA support with broader operational responsibilities. From managing diaries, inboxes, logistics and minute-taking, to supporting programme delivery, operations, donor relationships, and CRM systems, you will ensure things run smoothly behind the scenes so the team can stay focused on mission and momentum. You will also support events and communications and help put the systems in place that will grow with the organisation.

We are looking for an experienced EA or PA who has supported senior leaders in a charity, foundation, or start-up and is eager to take on more. You will bring strong diary and inbox management skills, excellent organisation, and a keen eye for detail, along with the confidence to take the initiative and step into broader workstreams. This is a unique chance for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-led environment and wants to grow as the organisation grows, potentially into a more senior role over time. You will be a clear communicator, comfortable with CRMs and the MS Office suite, and above all, motivated by the belief that numeracy can change lives.

To apply, please submit your most recent CV by 23:59 on 6 July 2025.

If you are shortlisted, we will share the full job description, invite you to submit a cover letter (maximum two pages), and arrange a call to tell you more about the role and next steps.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We’re delighted to be partnering with one of the UKs best established and well-known charity brands to recruit a strategic and driven Philanthropy Lead.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-value portfolio, working with a broad range of major donors, trusts and foundations, senior volunteers, and influential stakeholders. You’ll play a vital role in delivering significant income through thoughtful, tailored engagement and stewardship strategies that inspire transformational, multi-year giving.

The role will focus on growing and diversifying their network of major supporters—delivering six- and seven-figure gifts through proactive relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and collaborative internal working. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, and external partners to enhance the philanthropic impact and build long-term partnerships that align donor ambitions with the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, including HNWIs, trusts and foundations, and senior figures such as Ambassadors, Trustees, and the President
• Identify and cultivate new supporters through targeted prospecting, research, events, and networks
• Develop and deliver an engaging stewardship and cultivation programme to foster lasting relationships and secure long-term, transformational gifts
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to shape compelling, tailored cases for support that reflect donor motivations and strategic priorities
• Build strong cross-organisational relationships to ensure cohesive, donor-centred experiences
• Champion a data-informed approach to donor management using CRM and internal systems to track pipeline activity and support reporting
• Represent the philanthropy function across the organisation, championing best practice and ensuring high-value fundraising is embedded and supported
• Ensure compliance with fundraising legislation and maintain the highest standards of ethical fundraising

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience managing major donor and/or trust relationships at six- and seven-figure levels
• Strong track record of securing high-value gifts and meeting or exceeding income targets
• Expertise in developing compelling, high-quality fundraising proposals tailored to donor needs
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• A strategic, creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and solution-focused approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using CRM systems to manage pipelines, analyse data, and support donor stewardship

Desirable

• Experience working with senior volunteers or philanthropic advisers to increase income and influence
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to align across departments
• Financially literate and able to interpret complex impact or income data to inform donor discussions

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 practises 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.

We are delighted to partner with When You Wish Upon A Star, a charity that grants the wishes of children living with a life-threatening illness. Now celebrating their 35th year they are embarking on strategic change and opportunity, and now seek a Head of Income Generation.

From memorable visits to Lapland, Disneyland or even Abba Voyage, the charity is inspired by the children they support, and are more ambitious than ever to grow, reach more children across the UK, and continue delivering life-changing moments that truly matter.

In this newly created role, the Head of Income Generation will be responsible for delivering significant and sustainable income growth across key fundraising streams: Corporate Partnerships, Community & Events, Trusts & Grants, Legacies, and Lottery & Individual Giving.

This is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team and the successful candidate will:

• Have proven success in a senior fundraising role, ideally across multiple income streams.
• Demonstrable success in developing and delivering fundraising strategies that have achieved growth, with a hands-on approach to business development and building long term partnerships.
• Be an inspiring leader, capable of developing a high-performing fundraising team.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
• Have the ability to set and monitor annual income targets, KPIs, and budgets, ensuring accountability and strong financial oversight.

You will support the CEO and contribute significantly to the growth of the charity, embedding a values-led, supporter-centric approach within the team and across the charity. An understanding of children’s charity sector, and or health related causes, would be advantageous but is not essential.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Nottingham, hybrid (3 days office)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th July 2025

However, applications are being reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Are you interested working on an exciting city-wide fundraising project? We are looking for a community and events fundraiser to join our fundraising and marketing team.

About Us

Amaze is a Sussex-based charity that supports families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Amaze’s fundraising is growing. We used to fundraise mainly through trusts and foundations. We still receive a large portion of our income from statutory funders (such as councils and the NHS). In the last 18 months we have begun work to increase our income from other sources. We are launching a big and exciting art-based fundraising project that will take place in autumn 2026. In this project we will work closely with artists, businesses, schools and members of the public. We are looking for a fundraiser to help us deliver the project, working within and alongside our fundraising and marketing team.

About the job

As our Community and Events Fundraiser, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks. You will help plan fundraising events, organise our presence at community activities, and support our wonderful volunteers. A big part of your job will be building strong relationships with schools and community groups, encouraging them to get involved and supporting them in their fundraising efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for organising events, liaising with schools, youth groups and artists, supporting volunteers and supporting community fundraisers. You will be within the Fundraising and Marketing team at Amaze, which currently has 4 members of staff, led by the Head of Fundraising and Marketing. You will be a mix of office and home-based, with some days at events and activities within Brighton & Hove.

Our benefits

Hybrid working out of Amaze’s Brighton office, with some homeworking (50% of hours) + 5% pension, pro-rata 26 days a year, + extra 3 days at Christmas + Public Holidays. Other staff benefits include flexible, family and carer-friendly working, support for staff health and wellbeing, learning and development, and access to discounts schemes.

Skills and experience required

We are looking for someone with experience in a fundraising or events role, or who has similar skills from another career. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator who is passionate about encouraging people to support a good cause. You should be organised, able to manage your own workload, and enjoy working with a wide range of people.

Person specification

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and want to be part of an exciting project that supports local families, we would love to hear from you. Please see the person specification in the job description for more details on what to include in your application. All applications will be measured against the person specification, so we encourage you to show how your experience meets these listed criteria in your letter.

To support your application, please visit our website and read: Community and Events Fundraiser Job Description, 2023 Staff benefits policy, Terms and conditions

The provisional dates for interviews are Monday 4th August 2025. You are warmly encouraged to contact us for an information discussion about the role.

Are you interested in being part of a team making a tangible difference in Norfolk? Can you inspire and engage with others? Do you have experience in managing customer relationships or events? If so, you might just have found your dream job.

As the Engagement & Events Lead, you will be instrumental in deepening connections with supporters and amplifying the impact of Norfolk’s voluntary sector. Through meaningful, well-executed events, both our own and in collaboration with others, you’ll help foster lasting relationships, increase engagement, and raise the profile of the Foundation’s mission. Your work will ensure every event becomes a powerful platform for connection, celebration, and change.

About the role

The Engagement & Events Lead reports to the Corporate Giving Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead on creating and managing a diverse range of meaningful events and experiences that connect people to the Foundation’s mission
• Empower external fundraisers to achieve meaningful impact by guiding and supporting their efforts to raise funds that strengthen communities across Norfolk
• Strengthen supporter relationships to build lasting connections that deliver impact across Norfolk communities
• Leverage insights and feedback to enhance the impact and effectiveness of future events
• Support thoughtful storytelling of impact following events and external fundraising activity to amplify reach and resonance

About you

We are looking for someone who works well in a team and independently, and has experience in event planning and/or fundraising roles.

You will have strong communications, interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as a passion for community engagement and the voluntary sector.

Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure are a key part of this role, as is being highly motivated and able to engage with and inspire others. It is a busy role that will have many competing deadlines so the ability to prioritise and multi-task is also key.

Who are the Norfolk Community Foundation?

The Norfolk Community Foundation (NCF) is an independent local charity helping ordinary people do extraordinary things that make our local communities thrive and improve the lives of people who live here.

Nationally, 85% of charitable giving supports just 4% of big name charities leaving little left for the local charities that we rely on for help over our lifetime. We work to reverse that trend and provide straightforward funding for vital community projects, led by local people, ensuring they can provide the essential care, support and opportunity for those who need it most.

Raising funds through local giving, we invest in Norfolk to make a real difference to local lives. Led by our knowledge and insight, we direct support to where it will make a real difference.

The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM) is an open-access music education programme with a vision that all young people should have the opportunity to learn and grow through high-quality engagement with music. PAM works toward this vision by offering local children low-cost classical music instrumental instruction, providing opportunities for them to perform and enjoy music and supporting their personal development through music. PAM includes:

• Weekly instrument tuition in either violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, guitar, clarinet, or flute; 

• Weekly in-depth music-making sessions in ensemble work, musicianship, music theory, and biweekly composition lessons; 

• Termly solo and ensemble performance opportunities in the Walworth community; 

• Collaborative music projects with our local music organisations such as: Youthsayers Music, Orpheus Sinfonia, Brixton Chamber Orchestra. 

• Travel to Cambridge and participate in music workshops with the Pembroke College Chapel Choir

• Trinity Board Music Examinations. 

The role of the PAM Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of the delivery of PAM, with the support of the PAM Administrator. The PAM Project Manager also ensures PAM works within our overall statement of purpose for arts programmes at Pembroke House: 

• Creating space for local people to learn arts disciplines, create art together and share various forms of creative expression with each other and the wider society 

• Using the arts as a way to connect people to each other and strengthen the community

• Nurturing the creative life of the Walworth community by supporting local artists and art making that comes from the local community

• Exploring the role of the arts in bringing about social change 

This is an exciting opportunity in a role to join our Fundraising team and support the amazing work of this new Charity in our 6th year of delivering a range of therapeutic services. We offer specialist youth counselling, anger management counselling and specialist therapeutic support for parents too. We’re experts on emotional and behavioural dis-regulation often as a result of some form of Neuro-diversity like Autism and ADHD and passionate about championing the need for expert support for this much misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition.

We achieve excellent outcomes for those who engage with us and help both young people and their parents learn how to cope with all that challenges them enabling them to attend school and college and enjoy manageable social lives to avoid the isolation, anxiety and depression that is so often the result of poor or no support.

We have a strong local reputation for excellence and high professional standards that we are very proud of, we work hard to place ourselves within multi agency teams around children and families to inform the systems on how to nurture and support those struggling with school and life.

We’re growing, having just moved into larger, more spacious purpose-built premises in Farnham and need to increase our capacity further to meet the ever growing needs of families in the NE Hants / Surrey border area challenged by poor mental health and in need of timely and expert support, but Fundraising is now key to our future success.

We are now looking to strengthen our Fundraising Team.  Although we are open to a variety of candidate experience, the overall team must be absolutely focused on achieving successful grants applications and Fundraising that delivers no less than £185k p/a, and significantly more to meet our growth aspirations. 

So, you could have a proven track record of fundraising and providing accurate forecasting to CEO and Trustees with a good knowledge of, and existing relationships with foundations and grant-giving organisations, or, you might be a strong administrator, ideally with some experience of managing the full life cycle of a grant applications.  All team members are expected to own and progress multiple Grant applications and own a fundraising target of thier own

We are looking for up to 2 people to join our fundraising team. These are part time roles (max hrs expected to be 18hrs) depending on applicant.  Ideally we are looking for one very senior experienced Fundraising Manager (and minimum salary will be adjusted accordingly) and one Grant Administrator but overall team success is key and org structure can be adjusted accordingly.

Location:  is flexible but applicants must be prepared to be in the office in Farnham with the rest of the Fundraising team and Director of Services at least half a day a week

How to Apply:

Whatever you experience or interest, if you have some or all of these...

• excellent writing skills
• are proactive
• a great communicator
• detail orientated
• a passion for fundraising and our purpose
• a proven track record of successful fund raising

please send your CV to with a covering letter explaining your relevant experience and skills, and how you think you could compliment or potentially lead the Fundraising Team.  Please also be clear on the number of hours you would want to work a week and how flexible you can be with your working pattern.

Looking for a senior events role where you can take the lead, own the logistics, and deliver flagship fundraising experiences with excellence? If you’re all about delivery, supporter experience and strategic control—this is the one.

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation is hiring an Events Fundraising Lead to deliver a high-impact portfolio of fundraising events, from the London Marathon and Landmarks Half to their iconic hospital abseil. You’ll bring operational rigour, creative energy and a real sense of ownership to a role that’s central to their 10-year vision.

• Job title: Events Fundraising Lead
• Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in central London office
• Salary: £37,000–£41,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent

What makes this role stand out:

• Take full delivery ownership of events that are high-profile, high-performing and high-stakes
• Act as lead contact with major partners like London Marathon Events and external agencies
• Be trusted to run complex logistics, manage compliance and budgets, and guide junior staff
• Deliver events that support Evelina London Children’s Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and the wider Foundation

This is a senior delivery role—perfect for someone who thrives on the detail, runs a tight ship, and wants to drive supporter experiences to the next level. You’ll lead on event safety, stewardship, reporting and live delivery—and still get to flex your creativity in how events grow and evolve.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience independently delivering large-scale fundraising events
• Skilled at budget management, risk planning, logistics, supplier negotiation and live ops
• Comfortable with acquisition strategies—ballots, campaigns, grassroots outreach
• Strong understanding of supporter journeys and how to retain event participants
• Calm under pressure, confident with stakeholders, and proud to deliver standout experiences

And the benefits? Still among the best in the sector:

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 30
• 6% employee / 12% employer pension contribution
• £800 learning budget and £200 wellbeing budget per year
• Health cash plan, digital GP, gym discounts, counselling support
• Paid volunteering days, sabbaticals, hybrid working, and more

If you’re a delivery-focused fundraiser with a love of live events and a sharp eye for detail, this role gives you the reins. Lead high-impact experiences that inspire supporters—and drive vital health projects forward.

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.

Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a value’s driven Legacy and Individual Giving Lead to join a charity that provides world leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research and Advocacy. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Responsible for the end-to-end management of the Legacy Marketing Programme, including Gifts in Wills
• In collaboration with the Individual Giving and Philanthropy Manager, develop and evolve the Legacy Marketing Programme, including In Memory and Tribute Fund marketing, in alignment to the Charity’s mission and strategic goals
• Execute and further develop a comprehensive legacy strategy, with a focus on retention and income growth through, tested supporter journeys, digital channels and automation. Planning for journeys to end with a gift in a will
• Optimise and create supporter journeys to increase propensity to give and drive loyalty and consideration among legacy and individual giving prospects
• Responsible for aligning legacy acquisition and retention marketing to the individual giving programme, to maximise uptake and engagement. In conjunction with their manager, work together to develop new ideas and best practices to improve the number of legacy pledges and the income from In Memory fundraising to increase annual gift amounts
• Achieve income targets that support the delivery of fundraising goals aimed at delivering in excess of £3m+ per annum
• Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and social media, to maximize giving. Keep track of results and flag under or over performance in a timely manner

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack attached. 

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.

What we can offer

•    27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave 
•    A generous Employee Referral Scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £150) 
•    Length of service awards
•    Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers through Purple Rewards
•    Staff recognition scheme 
•    Excellent training and development opportunities
•    Group Pension
•    Life Assurance (2x your annual salary)
•    Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
•    Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education

On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specifications of the role.

A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.  

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Senior Grants Officer Location: Fully Remote Salary: £30,000 per annum plus benefits We are recruiting for a Senior Grants Officer. The Fundraising Department at The Forward Trust plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to empower individuals to break the cycles of addiction, crime, homelessness and unemployment. Our team is dedicated to securing vital funds, generating around £2million per year, through various channels, including grants, events, corporate partnerships, and individual donations. We work collaboratively across departments to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies, ensuring that we can continue to provide life-changing services to those in need.  One of our unique strengths is the ability to place our service-users at the heart of everything we do, including fundraising. With around a third of our workforce in active recovery and/or having had experience with the criminal justice system, and access to our community of over 28,000 individuals who have benefitted from our support, we can provide living proof of our long-lasting impact. By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate group committed to making a tangible difference in people's lives. Role Responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Fundraising Team to help grow and maximise income from trusts and foundations and other grant giving organisations. As an integral part of the team, you will identify, engage, and approach new grant giving organisations as well as maintain and strengthen relationships with existing supporters to secure funding for our life changing and life-saving services across prisons and communities in the UK.  Over the last two years, we have been working hard to lay the foundations to be able to engage and secure more supporters and advocates for the organisation, enabling us to increase the amount of charitable income we secure. With a new strategy, team structure and customer relationship systemin place, it is a great time to be joining a passionate, fun, and target-driven team within a motivating and inspirational environment. You will be working as part of a team of 10 and the role is fully remote with expectation to travel to Vauxhall once per month. You will also be expected to have the flexibility to attend events and be able and willing to travel to the services in the organisation and supporting fundraising events. Please not you will need at least 1 years' experience of trust and grant fundraising. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a excellent communicator who is good at building and maintaining relationships and who has writing and fundraising experience. Please also see a list of skills and experience needed for this role below; Proven track record of securing high level grants from trusts and foundations and other grant giving organisations Understanding of principles of donor engagement, stewardship, and cultivation Understanding of databases in relation to fundraising (experience of using Salesforce is desirable) Understanding of the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and how these impact fundraising Good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packages Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and the ability to explain and summarise complex issues in an understandable, compelling, and approachable manner Ability to construct and understand income and expenditure budgets for complex projects and services Good organisational and planning skills (including the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload) Excellent attention to detail Experience of prospecting and writing funding proposals for trusts, foundations, institutional donors and/or corporates Experience of working in a complex organisation Experience of prospecting, engaging, and securing support (either monetary or in-kind) from corporate organisations About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -  Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme  Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays  Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter  Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)  Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.