Position: Senior Philanthropy Officer – Trusts and Foundations Maternity cover up to 1-year.

Salary: £36,000-38,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

Location: Shoreditch, East London (Hybrid Model)

Key relationships: UK for UNHCR Head of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Team, Individual Giving Team, UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships division

JOB PURPOSE

UK for UNHCR is looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser to work in a Senior Philanthropy Officer role for up to one year’s maternity cover. This role will manage its own portfolio of low to mid-level trusts and foundations and will play a key role in supporting the Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager on the engagement and stewardship of our high-level partnerships, as well as supporting on the delivery of a high-quality supporter experience.

You will be joining the charity at an exciting moment, becoming part of a small but high performing team with big ambitions. This role is integral to the development of our Trusts and Foundations Programme.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and determined and who enjoys working collaboratively within and across teams, building relationships and inspiring people to support UNHCR’s lifesaving work. You’ll have strong problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral. You’ll be passionate about the refugee cause and UK for UNHCR’s role in supporting refugees around the globe.

Working with our international colleagues, this role will gather information for reports, donor communications and proposals on UNHCR’s key areas of work.

This role will also work across the team to support on growing the trusts and foundations pipeline, through identifying and then building relationships with trusts and foundations aligned with our cause.

Some international travel may be required.

If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities  

• Work as part of the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy Team (PPH) to develop new opportunities with trusts and foundations in line with UK for UNHCR’s fundraising strategy. This will include supporting and leading initiatives to approach potential supporters.
• Support the development and management of a robust trusts & foundations pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for grant submissions to trusts and foundations.
• Undertake detailed prospect research and identify the most appropriate funding and fundraising opportunities for trusts and foundations.
• Support the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, reports, and other fundraising products.
• Ensure current partners are stewarded to a high standard
• Support, and at times lead, on cultivation and stewardship events across the PPH team. This could be anything from a webinar to an in-person event for 50+ people.
• Support and lead on the development and execution of strong cultivation and stewardship plans, taking responsibility for keeping these updated and reviewed.
• Help establish an appropriate strategic and tactical response to trust and foundation prospects and supporters in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
• Maintain the Salesforce database with up-to-date and accurate information on trust and foundation prospects and partners.
• Help to raise awareness of, and build vital support for, UK for UNHCR’s unique position to protect refugees and displaced people.
• Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence and GDPR policies and processes.
• Ensure accurate income recording and earmarking procedures to facilitate financial reporting.
• Support the PPH team in other activities as requested.
• The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in a fundraising capacity with an NGO or INGO to identify, approach, secure and steward trusts & foundations and/or major donors.
• Experience of devising and delivering impactful and engaging proposals and communications to generate income and build relationships.
• Experience of working across a busy team and managing a busy workload.

 Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to proof-read.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases.

Desirable Skills/Experience (not compulsory)

• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience of fundraising at an international development, human rights, or humanitarian NGO.
• Experience organising events

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people; all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.

What else?

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.

Development

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.   

Closing date: midday Monday 18th May

Interviews date: Weeks commencing 18th and 25th May

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

The role

 We are seeking an experienced Manager of Philanthropic Giving with a strong track record in securing major gifts. The ideal candidate will excel at building trusted, long-term relationships with donors and feel confident leading conversations that result in significant philanthropic support. This role will also contribute to the development and delivery of a trusts and foundations strategy, helping to grow and strengthen our portfolio.

Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership and trustees, you will develop compelling funding propositions, steward donors and funders through excellent reporting and engagement, and represent myaware at meetings, events and networking opportunities. You will also maintain accurate records through our CRM system, track performance against targets, and contribute to income planning and reporting. This is a strategic and hands-on role with real impact for people affected by myasthenia.

The Manager of Philanthropic Giving will be predominantly home based within the UK (with occasional working and meetings at Derby HQ) and will work in co-operation with the fundraising team and all myaware colleagues to deliver agreed fundraising targets and campaigns. Own transport is essential for this role as occasional travel throughout the UK will be required to attend donor meetings, events and networking opportunities, as well as the ability to travel to the Derby office. There may be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional with a strong track record in major donor fundraising along with experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You will have experience in personal communication in asking for high level funds, and experience of stewarding high net worth individuals to maintain high levels of engagement over a significant period. You will have experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising including pipeline management and stewardship, writing compelling funding applications and impact reports.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, research and organisational skills, confident managing a complex pipeline and working collaboratively across teams. You will be comfortable working independently, using CRM systems, and engaging senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level donors. Most importantly, you will share myaware’s values, demonstrate empathy with our cause, and be committed to making a meaningful difference through philanthropy.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia. 

We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition. 

We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor. 

Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families.  We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals. 

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK. 

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
• Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service 
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice 
• Investment in your personal and professional development
• Annual salary review

Application instructions

Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 11:30pm on Monday 25th May 2026.

Provisional interview date will be week commencing: 01.06.2026

Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by Myaware.

This organisation supports anonymous recruitment. That means hiding your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

The Talent Set are excited to partner with a fast-growing international development charity on a Trusts & Foundations Manager role, playing a pivotal role as the charity prepares for a major capital campaign this year. If you’re a relationship driven & proactive Trusts fundraiser keen to join a charity with ambitions to empower 1 million women across the world every year, this could be a fantastic next step.
The successful candidate will lead the high-value trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising programme, leading on 5-7 figure approaches and building strong, lasting relationships with funders in the UK and internationally.

Key duties include:

• Lead and deliver the trusts, foundations, and institutional fundraising strategy.
• Develop and manage a dynamic pipeline of high-value prospects, producing compelling, tailored applications and concept notes aligned with funder priorities.
• Take ownership of the full bid-writing process, crafting persuasive, well-structured proposals that clearly articulate impact and value for money.
• Build and steward relationships with trustees, programme officers, and key decision-makers to develop fundable projects and budgets.
• Ensure excellent reporting and funder stewardship to maximise renewals and uplifts.
• Line manage one fundraising team member, providing coaching and development.
• Maintain accurate CRM and grants management records and monitor fundraising performance.

About you:

• A proven track record of securing significant trust & foundations income, including five- and six-figure awards.
• Extensive experience writing successful, high-value funding applications with exceptional attention to narrative quality.
• Strong financial acumen and experience developing funder-ready budgets.
• The ability to analyse funder strategies and translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, research, and project management abilities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and confidence working across cultures.

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 practices 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.

Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Trusts & Foundations Manager on fixed-term, full-time basis

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

We are looking for a dedicated Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our Development team on a fixed-term basis. Working closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and a fellow part-time Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll play a key role in identifying projects, exploring suitable funders, and writing funding applications to ultimately maximise grants from Trusts and Foundations.

Working in collaboration with the Director of Development and the Head of Trusts and Foundations, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the strategic shift to dramatically increase this funding stream over the next five years through better articulation of our long-term ambitions alongside compelling monitoring and evaluation data to secure sustainable middle-to-large-scale, multi-year funding.

The skills:

• Experience contributing to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, including securing four and five figure grants, preferably within the arts, culture, or higher education sectors.
• Knowledge of Trusts, Foundations, and other grant-making bodies, and how to engage effectively with them.
• Proven experience of developing effective and successful funding applications.
• Experience of researching new funders and supporting the development of sustainable funding relationships.
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system within a fundraising or Development context (we use Tessitura).
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support shared fundraising goals.
• A creative and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt and work effectively in a changing environment.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent funder stewardship and donor care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence, engage, and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with confidence handling financial and performance data.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and being a supportive team member.

The team:

The Shakespeare Globe Trust is a registered charity (No. 266916). Shakespeare’s Globe receives no annual subsidy from Arts Council England and, therefore, raise a critically important percentage of funds from the public each year. We focus on developing relationships with Individuals, Trusts and Foundations and Corporates to support us and raise funds across three income streams: revenue, commercial, and capital. In addition, Shakespeare Globe Centre USA is an independent, but related, US charity that supports our fundraising activities in the USA and then donates to Shakespeare’s Globe. We seek to empower everyone at the Globe (staff, volunteers, or committees) to embrace a fundraising culture and increase charitable giving as we work collaboratively towards our mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all.

Shakespeare’s Globe:

We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Benefits:

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from this page. To apply, please complete the online application form by 12pm (midday) on Monday 11th May 2026.

POST OUTLINE

This is a permanent role within the Income Generation team, responsible for unlocking significant income from trusts and foundations to power the charity’s services future growth.  Working across the organisation, you will shape compelling funding opportunities, connect funders to real impact and help build a stronger, more ambitious grants programme.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a pivotal role responsible for driving significant income growth from Trusts and Foundations by developing and delivering a focused, high quality grants programme.  You will identify and secure funding for priority services, develop compelling cases for support and build strong, long-term relationships with funders.

You will take full ownership of the grants pipeline from opportunity identification through to submission and reporting, ensuring a disciplined, results-focussed approach to income generation.  As Line Manager of the Grants Team you will set clear direction, raise standards and deliver consistent performance against income targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a targeted Trusts and Foundations plan, prioritising opportunities aligned to organisational priorities and income potential.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewals, ensuring a consistent flow of income.
• Research and assess funding opportunities in depth, using insights to target funders with the highest likelihood of success.
• Write and submit high-quality, compelling applications and proposals tailored to individual funder priorities and requirements.
• Translate complex service delivery outcomes and language into clear and persuasive cases for support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Trusts and Foundations, treating funders as long-term partners.
• Lead on funder reporting and stewardship, delivering timely, high-quality updates that build trust and secure repeat funding.
• Work closely with services and senior colleagues to develop fundable projects, robust budgets and credible impact reporting.
• Manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively, managing high standards across all applications and communications.
• Monitor performance against targets, using insights and learning from outcomes to continuously refine approach.
• Ensure all applications and reports meet funder guidelines with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Line manage and develop members of the Grants Team setting clear expectations and maintaining high performance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience securing income from Trusts and Foundations, including five and six figure gifts, both single and multi-year.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding income targets through a strategic, pipeline led approach.
• Strong experience of developing compelling, high-quality cases for support, funding applications and proposals.
• Ability to translate complex services and impact into clear, persuasive cases for support.
• Experience building and managing relationships with funders, securing repeat funding.
• Strong research and prioritisation skills, with the ability to assess opportunities effectively.
• Experience managing a pipeline of prospects, applications and renewals.
• Excellent written and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience of line management.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation, compliance and data protection.
• A proactive, delivery focused approach with the ability to turn ideas into action.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within children’s, disability or health-related charities.
• Knowledge of the UK’s Trusts and Foundations landscape.
• Experience using prospect research tools i.e. GrantFinder or similar.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or other CRM systems.
• Experience working in a growing or changing organisation.

RABI is the farmers charity. 

RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.

At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.

Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.

RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.

Key purpose:

As part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team, your main duties will be to research trust and foundations, create and send applications, and steward relationships with current and prospective partners. As part of the team, you will also be involved in generating funds across various other income streams.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and identify charitable trusts that may provide future financial support to RABI whilst maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which the charity already has a relationship.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key trust representatives.
• Prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions. Ensure trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion.
• Updating the CRM system to ensure activities, communications, donations and other important details are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Compile statistical and background research to support the development of new and existing relationships with charitable trusts.
• Monitor trust income for financial purposes, ensuring all donations or grants are coded appropriately, including any restrictions upon the use of the income.
• Creating monthly reports on trust income received.
• Support regular and individual giving, corporate, legacy and other income streams.
• Provide general administrative and wider Fundraising team support. 

Are you an experienced, skilled and passionate fundraiser, able to write compelling proposals and applications for trusts and major donors? Can you inspire and persuade both existing and potential key supporters to partner with Church Mission society and bolster our mission with significant financial support – to help people at the edges discover and follow Jesus?  

Ø  Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Ø  Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

Ø  Starting salary of £35,750 1 FTE, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary. Incremental increases to salaries are applied annually.

Ø  CMS offers 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Ø  CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

· Access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors.

· Regular wellbeing coffee mornings.

· Support on menopause for women.

· Up to three volunteer days per annum.

· Up to three family emergency leave days per annum.

· Retreats and resources for prayer life.

 

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

We are looking for a proactive and talented individual who has demonstrable experience of working in trust fundraising, and who can build rapport and meaningful relationships with key trustees and major donors. Writing and submitting applications and proposals to trusts will be the core focus of your role, with a view to securing sizeable donations for the work of CMS. You will also have a small caseload of existing individual major donors and small family trusts to both retain and grow their financial giving. You will have outstanding relationship building skills and an ability to establish rapport quickly with existing and prospective trusts and major donors. You will be a confident and able communicator across a variety of media, including written correspondence, telephone, online and in-person face-to-face meetings.  You will be able to demonstrate a strong ability to cultivate existing trust and major donor relationships (or equivalent customer / sales or account management roles) as well as experience of having implemented acquisition strategies in order to grow income through significant major gifts.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

We are looking for a seasoned and skilled fundraiser who has been successfully working in a trust and major donor environment or equivalent customer facing role (sales / account management), with evidence of retaining and growing an existing caseload of supporters to secure new and significant income to support the charity’s work. You will have solid experience of effectively working across multiple teams and collaborating with others. You will possess the excellent written skills needed to craft successful applications to trusts and major donors, and have a keen eye on the detail. Additionally, excellent database and administrative knowledge are essential.

It is a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 20 May 2026

To apply

Please send your application form and CV to via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.

About The Role

We’re seeking a dynamic individual to support Medair UK’s engagement with trusts and foundations in the United Kingdom. Over the last 5 years income from trusts and foundations has gone from strength to strength increasing by 230% and the successful candidate will be part of the small team responsible for increasing this key area of funding. You will be an integral part of this growing Christian charity. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by driving forward our relationships with UK trusts and foundations.

About You 

You will be a positive and solution focused fundraiser, ready to take initiative and embrace challenging targets. Ideally you will have experience in growing income from trust and foundations from both longstanding and new potential partners, or be able to demonstrate highly relevant transferable experience. You will be capable of compiling strong fundraising proposals; produce high quality reports; partner with financial colleagues in preparing complex budgets and financial reports. A compelling written communicator, you will have a keen understanding of the humanitarian sector, and of what motivates trusts and foundations to support this work. 

Key Activity Areas  

Lead Generation  

• Be responsible for account management of caseload of mid-range Trusts & Foundations.

• Work collaboratively with the Engagement Manager, Engagement Support Officer and volunteers in the identification, approach and management of UK Trusts and Foundations.  

• Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing relationships and applications with them through compelling communications. 

• Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential trusts and foundations and develop relationships with key decision makers there 

• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships 

Communications and Management  

• Work towards an agreed target each year of engaged trusts and related income, both restricted project and unrestricted funds.

• Write compelling cases for support and proposals in order to secure grants 

• Effectively work with internal contacts throughout the global Medair organisation in the preparation of approved proposals, reports and supporting financial and impact information 

• Manage Medair’s engagement plan, initiating and delivering creative touchpoints throughout the year for all of Medair’s trust and foundation partners, as well as building relationships with trustees and representatives through video, online meetings, events and face-2-face opportunities 

Planning, monitoring and pipeline management  

• Maintain a good record of the application pipeline and CRM (salesforce), monitoring application output, income targets, fund allocations and reporting deadlines.

• Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform and maintaining good contact with country programmes and finance partners throughout the lifecycle of Medair UK co-funded projects.

Internal Liaison  

• Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders 

• Work collaboratively with finance colleagues in the preparation and approval of budgets and reports.

• Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with other fundraisers within Medair international and the affiliate offices, readily sharing proposals, reports and information.

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London – 1-2 day pw
Closing date: 21st May
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including generous leave, up to 11% pension and flexible working arrangements

We are delighted to be partnering with a nationally recognised cultural and heritage charity to recruit a Trusts Executive / Trusts Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career or developing trust fundraiser to build specialist expertise within a dynamic and ambitious philanthropy and partnerships team. If you aren’t working in fundraising but have experience writing persuasive copy for external audiences that would also be suitable.
Reporting to the Trusts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of charitable income from trusts and foundations. You will manage your own portfolio of lower  to mid value funders while contributing to a strong and sustainable pipeline of prospects and donors. The role offers significant exposure to high quality proposal development, stewardship, and cross organisational collaboration.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, grant writing or a role where strong copy-writing skills is key
• Confidence building positive, professional relationships with donors or external audiences
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact us and quote the reference 2964AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector; you can read more about our commitment to diversity here:
https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

Please note: if sufficient applications are received, the hiring organisation reserves the right to close the recruitment period early.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 Variety is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Executive to join our Fundraising and Marketing Team. Reporting to the Trusts and Foundations Manager, the role will be vital in growing our income to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

You will be responsible for building and sustaining Variety’s growth across our Trust and Foundations portfolio by expanding our low and mid-sized supporters. You will pro-actively approach, secure and steward a pipeline of Trusts and Foundations (ranging from £500 to £20,000) and support the Trusts and Foundations Manager on larger applications and impact reporting.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who regularly work from our office in the heart of Camden, London. This role will also require a DBS check.

· Department: Fundraising and Marketing

· Reporting to: Trust and Foundations Manager

· Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (based on experience)

· Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working)

· Contract: Full-time, permanent

· Working hours: 35 hours per week

ABOUT VARIETY

 In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We achieve this by providing practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Income generation

·Managing relationships with existing funders to secure repeat funding.

·Preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications for varied projects.

·Independently managing a well-developed pipeline of prospective funders.

·Leading on delivering small Trust mailings throughout the year.

Prospect Research

·Proactively researching and evaluating potential grant funders using funding databases.

·Identifying and aligning potential fundraising opportunities to our projects.

·Directly building relationships with potential funders via telephone and email.

·Keeping accurate records of trust prospects on our CRM, Salesforce.

Stewardship

·Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders to secure grants and increase capacity to donate.

·Delivering exceptional stewardship through timely, personalised and highly creative top-quality tailored reports for our restricted grants programmes.

·Working closely with programmes team to gather insight, data and evidence to fulfil reporting requirements for projects funded by Trusts and Foundations.

·Attending face-to-face events with donors, including occasional visits to schools for Variety Sunshine Coach Presentations.

Administration & Management

·Ensuring that donations are accurately coded and acknowledged in a timely manner.

·Monitoring income performance against agreed targets. This will include pro-actively updating the Trust and Foundations Manager on progress, risks or emerging income generation opportunities.

·Assisting with the creation of fundraising templates for our various projects using our marketing templates.

·Updating salesforce and maintaining accurate records and donor information in our CRM systems.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Essential

· Experience working within a fundraising team at a charity.

· Experience engaging with supporters across the cultivation cycle. For example, researching potential donors, engaging with or stewarding them.

· Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and confidently in-person and on the telephone.

· Strong creative writing skills, with experience gathering and simplifying complex information into accessible content.

· Excellent IT proficiency skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Desirable

· Experience of working within a Trust and Foundations fundraising team.

· Demonstrable success writing funding applications.

· Demonstrable competence working with a CRM database.

· Experience using graphic design or marketing platforms, such as Canva.

FURTHER INFORMATION
• Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• 25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual).
• In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
• Enhanced Pension - 7% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cashback medical scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description.

Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 18th May 2026, with first round interviews w/c 25th May 2026 and second round interviews, w/c 1st June 2026.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

Recruitment Timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

Trusts Manager
Salary: £46,947
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week at Head Office
Reporting to: Head of High Value Relationships

Help ensure no one is left out
For every disabled person with complex needs. For everyone who is deafblind. At Sense, we believe no one should be isolated or unable to fulfil their potential. As Trusts Manager, you will play a vital role in securing the funding that makes this possible, helping transform lives through meaningful partnerships with trusts and foundations.

About the role
You will lead and develop Sense’s trusts and foundations fundraising, managing a strong portfolio of funders and generating significant income in line with our organisational strategy. Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will take responsibility for developing compelling funding propositions and stewarding key relationships.
This role includes managing a gross annual income budget of at least £1.12 million and contributing to the continued success of trusts and foundations as a core income stream.

What you will do

• Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundation prospects to meet income targets
• Research, identify and secure funding for agreed Sense projects and priorities
• Lead the development and submission of high value funding applications, including six figure proposals
• Build and steward relationships with trustees and key funders
• Lead or support grant management, ensuring compliance, reporting and quality assurance
• Monitor and report on income performance against budget
• Collaborate across fundraising, marketing and operational teams to develop strong, fundable propositions

What you will bring

• Significant experience of generating income and meeting financial targets in a high value fundraising role
• Experience of managing a trusts and foundations pipeline
• Strong skills in writing persuasive, high value funding proposals and reports
• Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and external supporters
• Strong budgeting and numerical skills
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams
• A commitment to Sense’s mission, values and inclusive ways of working

Our values
Everything we do is guided by our values: We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

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.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the our client to help them recruit for a Trust and Foundations Manager to join their UK team. The foundation is a UK-based microfinance charity that gives small loans and business training to women in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia. They envision a world where people living in poverty have the opportunity to build sustainable and better lives for themselves and their families. They provide women in sub-Saharan Africa with financial services, business training, mentoring, and ongoing support.

This is an exciting time to join the foundation as they embark on a phase of major organisational growth. In 2026, they are launching a capital campaign to expand their outreach from serving 150,000 women each year to 1 million women annually.

The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis with a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working options between home and their London office.  

The Trust and Foundations Manager is responsible for securing significant grant income from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders in the UK and internationally. The role leads on developing and managing a high-value funding pipeline, securing five  and six figure grants, and building strong, long-term funder relationships. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, they will work closely with colleagues in London and across sub-Saharan Africa to develop compelling proposals, budgets, and reports. The role includes line management responsibility for one fundraising team member.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in securing significant grants (five or six figure gifts) from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in writing successful grant applications and bids, with a portfolio of high-value awards. The ideal candidate will have an interest in international development and the work of MicroLoan Foundation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 

Salary: £34,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid – Oxford (2 days per week in the office)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme, learning and development support, on-site parking.

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations) to join RABI, the farmers’ charity, as part of a growing and ambitious Fundraising team.

Reporting to the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in securing income from trusts and foundations, researching new opportunities, preparing compelling funding applications, and stewarding relationships with existing and prospective funders. Working collaboratively across fundraising streams, you will contribute to RABI’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.

You’ll bring strong research and proposal-writing skills, excellent organisation, and the confidence to manage multiple applications and deadlines in a dynamic, mission-led environment. This is a varied and rewarding role within a charity that is shaping a stronger future for farming communities.

To be successful as the Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations), you will need:

• Experience of successful trust and foundation fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compellingly
• Strong research, organisational and administrative skills, with close attention to detail
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us quoting reference 2956HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs and are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

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If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.         

Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory

National Literacy Trust
£42,000-£44,000
Permanent
Hybrid (London SW8, ~1 day/week)

Change life stories. One grant at a time.

Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The National Literacy Trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen.

We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities.

What you'll be doing

• Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants
• Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports
• Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees
• Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy
• Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report
• Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees
• Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations
• Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform
• Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality
• A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy

Why join us?
We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country.
We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to make words matter?
If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Key dates
Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15^th of May
Interviews: w/c 18^th May


Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.