Trusts and grants fundraising manager jobs

Bring the ocean’s story to life

We’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships with key environmental funders and other grant makers to fund our projects that are central to our overall strategic goals and aims.

We have a new role of Trusts & Grants Manager to develop relationships with key environmental funders. You’ll contribute meaningfully to the current Trusts and Grants annual income of circa £2.8m, whilst developing high level opportunities to drive income growth and impact in future years. You’ll need to have a strong knowledge of the UK trusts and grants sector, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with partnerships. If you’ve got a proven track record in developing compelling funding proposals for complex projects, helping to shape and focus project plans and budgets, stewarding relationships with trust and grant donors and a passion for protecting our ocean, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver a pipeline of high-quality trust and grant applications.
• Build and manage strong relationships with new and existing trust and grant funders to maximise long-term support.
• Deliver best in-class grant stewardship, providing excellent donor care.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to develop compelling, fundable projects and proposals.
• Support income planning, stewardship, reporting and accurate grant record-keeping to help achieve team targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

An introduction from our Head of Fundraising

Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity with a strong track record of delivering impactful programmes that support young people from under-represented backgrounds to fulfil their potential.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead and grow income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies. This is a pivotal role within the fundraising team, responsible for developing and delivering a successful trusts and foundations income stream to support Villiers Park's programmes and ambitious ‘Beyond Barriers’ growth strategy.

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be part of a supportive fundraising team (based in our Cambridge office) and will work closely with dedicated and welcoming colleagues from across the organisation including our Communications Manager, Finance Manager, Programmes Team, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. I hope that you will be inspired to apply for the role and look forward to hearing from you.

Melody Brooker

Head of Fundraising

About the role

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve. Our established portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.

The successful candidate will be joining the team at an exciting time for Villiers Park. We have five thriving regional hubs cross the UK, and an evidence-based approach that makes a proven impact on young people’s lives. Our Beyond Barriers strategy is focused on further scaling our work to substantially increase our impact across the country by 2030.

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the organisation, from Progression Coaches who work directly in and with our school partners to members of the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. You will be part of a small fundraising team so working well in a team, and being flexible to support others, is essential. You will build mutually trusting relationships with colleagues and funders and balance tenacity with empathy.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and write compelling applications to charitable trusts and foundations who have the capacity to make five and six figure gifts towards the charity’s work.
• Prepare and submit scheduled applications and reports to current funders, ensuring that we hit deadlines and develop relationships with the trusts and foundations currently supporting Villiers Park.
• In collaboration with the Senior Leadership team, and colleagues in Fundraising and Communications, create engaging and accurate reports to current funders that share the impact of their support, including trusts, major donors and university partners.
• Work with colleagues in the Fundraising team to develop and implement targeted stewardship strategies that bring current donors closer to our work.
• Identify new prospects and propose engagement and cultivation strategies.
• With the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive, develop the trusts and philanthropic strategy to support the organisation’s 'Beyond Barriers’ strategic growth plan.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Operations and Data Manager to prepare pipeline reports to inform budgeting and forecasting.
• Support the Head of Fundraising to identify and develop fundraising channels, including family trusts, corporate foundations and legacy giving.
• Ensure compliance with Villiers Park’s safeguarding and data protection policies, and with the charity’s gift acceptance and fundraising policies and processes.

This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability.

Essential skills and experience:

• Passionate about supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds.
• Experience of successfully building relationships with charitable trusts and securing five and six figure gifts.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
• Good understanding of financial information and ability to communicate this effectively.
• A team player, who is personable, curious and empathetic.
• A commitment to learning and professional development.
• An understanding of current fundraising trends and connected with relevant fundraising networks.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience of fundraising for an educational or social mobility charity.
• Experience of securing multi-year six figure gifts.
• Interest in extending fundraising knowledge and experience, to include major donors, legacies and university partnerships.

Employee Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated) and additional leave over Christmas.
• A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days (pro-rated) paid leave for volunteering or study each year.
• Training and professional development, including termly staff development days.
• Support from our wellbeing working group and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies.

Safeguarding:

Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work.

Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation. All employees and volunteers will also agree to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.

The Grants and Trusts Manager will play a vital role in growing income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory funding by identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling, high-quality funding applications, and delivering excellent stewardship. This role will support Lakeland Arts’ artistic, heritage, learning, and engagement programmes across our sites in the Lake District including Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, Abbot Hall art gallery, and Windermere Jetty Museum. You will collaborate with colleagues to develop strong, place-based cases for support aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Fundraising • Identify, research, and qualify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies – including Arts Council England - to support the conservation of our artistic, heritage, learning, and engagement activity. • Lead on writing and submitting high-quality funding applications, securing both unrestricted income and project-specific funding aligned with Lakeland Arts’ strategy. • Develop compelling proposals that clearly articulate the significance of our extensive collections, the benefit of public access to these and the value of our heritage, and community impact, using evaluation data, audience insight, and partnership testimonials. • Maintain ownership of a proactive and balanced funding pipeline, ensuring prospects are thoughtfully approached and progressed through the fundraising cycle. Stewardship, Reporting & Relationship Management • Steward a balanced portfolio of funders, building strong, long-term relationships through regular communication and engagement opportunities (including site visits where appropriate), while complying with funding agreements. • Maintain a clear calendar of applications, reports, renewals, and deadlines, ensuring all funder requirements are met to a high standard and on time. • Produce clear, engaging funder reports that demonstrate impact, successful financial management, and agreed outcomes. Internal Collaboration & Funding Priorities • Work collaboratively with colleagues across curatorial, participation & learning, conservation workshop, visitor experience, finance, and leadership teams to shape strong, well-informed funding bids. • Proactively gather information to ensure funding proposals reflect current and emerging organisational priorities. • Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture that values shared learning and cross-departmental working. Data, Systems & Performance Management • Use CRM systems to accurately record fundraising activity, funder communications, deadlines, and outcomes. • Track and analyse fundraising performance against income targets and KPIs, contributing to internal reporting, forecasting, and strategy reviews. • Ensure compliance with fundraising best practice, data protection, charity law, and internal policies and procedures. Representation & Wider Development Activity • Act as a confident and knowledgeable ambassador for Lakeland Arts, representing the charity at funder meetings, networking events, and sector committees. • Support wider development activity, including campaigns, events, and partnership work as required. • Provide administrative and project support to the Development team when needed. Safeguarding, Equity & Organisational Values • Embed safeguarding, health & safety, and duty of care into all aspects of work in line with Lakeland Arts’ policies. • Promote inclusive, welcoming, and accessible arts and heritage spaces for all audiences. • Actively promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging principles into dayto-day practice. General: • Ensure the highest level of donor care for sponsors and supporters. • Maintain a solid understanding of the external funding environment, keeping up to date with funding trends and developments in the sector. • Adhere to ethical and legal fundraising best practice keeping up to date with any changes in fundraising legislation. • Contribute to the overall success of the organisation by attracting new funders. This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn’t meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent (part-time or full-time considered, 32–40 hours)
Location: Surrey – Hybrid working, 3-4 days/week in the office 
Closing date: 10 June
Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays, generous 13.5% employer pension, wellbeing support, access to events and cultural activities, free parking

We are delighted to be partnering with the Yehudi Menuhin School to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing development team, where you will play a key role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to support a vibrant and impactful programme.

In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of trusts and foundations fundraising—from prospect research and pipeline development through to writing compelling applications, securing income, and stewarding funders. You will build and maintain a portfolio of funders, develop strong relationships, and contribute to income growth through both new business and ongoing partnerships.

You will also collaborate across the organisation to identify fundable projects, develop tailored proposals, and ensure excellent reporting and stewardship, helping to maximise long-term support.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience securing five- and six-figure grants from trusts and foundations
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of trusts fundraising, including research, applications, and reporting
• Outstanding written communication and proposal-writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote reference 2993HB.

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.

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/

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
 

As a key member of the Trusts & Grants team, The Trusts & Grants Fundraiser will work closely with the Trusts & Grants Manager to raise funds from a portfolio of charitable trusts in accordance with Child Bereavement UK’s budgets and targets.

Initiative, creativity, excellent organization and writing skills are required, together with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across Child Bereavement UK and externally.

This role comes at a particularly important time for CBUK when the charity is looking to evolve and grow services, diversify into new areas, and raise significant funds for ongoing work. The Trusts & Grants Team are a vital part of the charity’s expansion into new areas, and the post-holder will have the opportunity to work with frontline staff to develop new projects and bids.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Create timely and compelling bespoke proposals and applications to charitable and corporate trusts, Lotteries and Government bodies.
• Develop and deliver to donor care plans to provide excellent supporter care to trust funders; aim to involve supporters in the achievement of the Child Bereavement UK mission and maximise the value and longevity of their support – providing accurate and informative reports and invitations to project visits and events where appropriate.
• Support in the development of new case for support and project documents; work with front-line staff to develop new bids and budgets.
• Keep up to date with Child Bereavement UK’s work, key priorities and future plans to effectively match with supporters’ interests and identify opportunities for support.
• Contribute to the Trusts and Grants annual business planning process as well as monthly planning and budget reforecasting.
• Undertake rigorous identification of prospective grant funders and detailed research into strong leads (through desktop research and face to face/virtual networking).
• Work closely with colleagues in other areas of fundraising and other departments across the charity, as well as volunteers and supporters to build strong working relationships and maximise cross selling opportunities.
• Ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining accurate information for prospects and donors on the charity’s database (Sales Force).
• Utilise a range of internal work and planning tools to ensure bids are of a good quality, relationships are maintained, and internal stakeholders are included in any decisions.
• Develop personal knowledge of trust fundraising, including completing relevant training and regularly reviewing relevant press and publications from relevant organisations.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Trust fundraising experience
• Managing a varied workload
• Verbal and written communication with internal and external contacts
• Proven track-record of managing funder relationships with positive outcomes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Able to take responsibility for own work, consistently achieving and delivering to high standards, on time.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. Good numeracy skills

Desirable

• Experience of generating funds through government contracts
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Using Sales Force or another CRM database
• Experience of account management in the third sector
• Experience managing relationships with large-scale funders, including, but not limited to, the National Lottery, local government bodies, the NHS, Children in Need etc
• Research skills
• Relationship management

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
• TOIL for our hours work.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Training loans.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 16th June 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Please refer to our recruitment pack for further details on the interview process.

Carers’ Resource is delighted to be able to advertise a new role to support carers and those they care for. We are seeking:

Senior Trust & Grant Fundraiser

Salary: up to £33,000

Permanent full time post (part time considered for right candidate)

Location: Hybrid working with part of week spent at one of our offices: Shipley, Harrogate or Skipton

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Trust & Grant Fundraiser to lead and grow our charitable income from trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key strategic role in securing sustainable funding, both restricted and unrestricted, that enables Carers’ Resource to enhance, expand and support our existing services and allows us to invest in organisational infrastructure, website and digital technology.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of personally securing at least £200,000 per annum in trust and grant income and will be confident developing compelling funding applications, building long-term funder relationships, and identifying new income opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who is passionate about making a difference and wants to contribute to the growth and impact of a respected regional charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a trust and grants fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Research and identify suitable trust, foundation and statutory funding opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality, persuasive funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest.
• Secure a minimum of £200,000 per annum in trust and grant income.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the full grant cycle including applications, monitoring, reporting and stewardship.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop funding priorities and project budgets.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather impact data, case studies and outcomes.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and reporting system for funding applications and deadlines.
• Produce timely and accurate reports for funders demonstrating impact and outcomes.
• Monitor fundraising trends, sector developments and funding opportunities relevant to carers and community services.
• Support the development of partnership and collaborative funding bids where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrable success in securing trust and grant funding, including a proven track record of personally generating at least £200,000 annually.
• At least 3 years experience of writing successful funding applications to trusts, foundations and statutory funders.
• Excellent written communication and bid-writing skills.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple funding applications and deadlines effectively.
• Experience of developing fundraising pipelines and income strategies.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Passion for supporting carers, vulnerable people and local communities.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity, health or social care sector.
• Knowledge of issues affecting unpaid carers and vulnerable communities.
• Experience of reporting to senior leadership teams and trustees.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to fundraising
• Compassionate and values-driven
• Professional, resilient and adaptable

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work for a respected and impactful Yorkshire charity
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Carers' Resource is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Closing date for applications: Monday 15th June 2026

Email your application, including a covering letter explaining your fit to the role and CV.

Or apply directly via our website

About The Clink Charity

The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, reintegration, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives.

Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses.

What makes The Clink so unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that reintegrates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.

The charity operates an award-winning fine-dining restaurant open to the public inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.

Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also in an additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumni on front of house at some of the best venues in London including: the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2025, across 239 events, The Clink fed 43,000 people.

More information can be found on our website and social media channels.

About The Role

Working pattern: Full time, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, 3-4 days in the office, or on site at projects in prison or in the community.

Location: Our Head Office is in Herne Hill, SE24 London (7 min walk from Herne Hill station)

Our Head of Fundraising & Brand is a vital leadership role within The Clink Charity, responsible for securing the income, profile and partnerships needed to sustain and grow our life-changing work.

This is a broad and influential role, providing strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and brand. Working within our portfolio of prison and community-based projects, the postholder will help ensure that The Clink's impact is communicated in a compelling and consistent way to funders, supporters, partners and the wider public, while developing sustainable income streams to support our long-term ambitions.

Building on The Clink's strong reputation and proven impact, the Head of Fundraising & Brand will lead the development and delivery of a fundraising and communications strategy that extends beyond grants to encompass major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other income opportunities. Through powerful storytelling, audience growth and brand development, they will increase awareness of our work, strengthen engagement with key stakeholders and create new opportunities for fundraising, partnerships and commercial income generation.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Resources and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead and develop a talented fundraising and marketing team, cultivate strategic relationships and identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

As The Clink continues to expand its reintegration, training and employment programmes, this role will play a central part in securing the resources needed to support that growth, strengthen our brand and increase engagement with our mission to reduce reoffending.

If you are a strategic and ambitious fundraising leader with a track record of generating income, building partnerships and inspiring teams, and are passionate about creating meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you.

A Little About You

You could be a great fit for our Head of Fundraising & Brand role if you are an ambitious and strategic leader with experience of developing fundraising strategies, growing income and building organisational profile. Perhaps you've led fundraising within a charity, developed successful partnerships, secured major grants, or overseen marketing and communications activity that has strengthened a brand, increased audience engagement and generated growth in income through fundraising, commercial activity or the sale of products and services.

You may have built your career in fundraising, communications, marketing or business development, but you'll have a strong understanding of how these disciplines work together to generate support, attract funding, grow audiences and drive sustainable income. You'll be comfortable developing strategy, building relationships and translating organisational impact into compelling stories that inspire funders, partners, customers and supporters.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are ready to lead a talented team, shape the future direction of fundraising and brand development at The Clink Charity, and play a key role in our continued growth. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about our mission and motivated by the opportunity to transform lives, reduce reoffending and create second chances

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Income Generation

· Develop and deliver a multi-stream fundraising strategy that supports The Clink Charity's growth and long-term sustainability.

· Use brand identity to drive sales.

· Lead income generation activity across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, events and other fundraising streams.

· Use communications to create income from marketing of our commercial products and services e.g. bakery, restaurant, café, events.

· Build and manage a strong fundraising pipeline, identifying and securing new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships

· Monitor fundraising performance, ensuring targets are achieved and opportunities and risks are proactively managed.

Brand, Marketing and Communications

· Lead the development and delivery of a compelling brand and communications strategy.

· Ensure The Clink's impact, mission and outcomes are communicated effectively to supporters, funders, partners and the wider public.

· Oversee marketing campaigns, digital engagement and communications activity that strengthen the charity's profile and support income generation.

· Champion a consistent and impactful organisational brand across all channels.

Leadership and Team Development

· Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing fundraising, marketing and communications team.

· Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

· Support the development of fundraising and marketing capability across the wider organisation.

Strategic Leadership

· Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of The Clink Charity.

· Work closely with colleagues across operational and support functions to align fundraising and brand activity with organisational priorities.

· Represent the charity externally with funders, partners, supporters and other key stakeholders.

· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, best practice and organisational policies.

 Person Specification

Essential

· Significant experience in fundraising, income generation and fundraising strategy development.

· A proven track record of delivering sustainable income growth across multiple fundraising streams.

· Experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising plans, campaigns and income-generation initiatives.

· Experience of leading or overseeing brand, marketing and communications activity, including the development of organisational messaging and audience engagement strategies

· Strong understanding of how fundraising, brand, marketing and communications can work together to increase income, profile and supporter engagement.

· Experience of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire a wide range of audiences.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and communicate organisational impact effectively.

· Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.

· Experience of using data, insight and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive improvement.

· A commitment to the mission, values and objectives of The Clink Charity.

Desirable

· Experience within the charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit sector

· Experience of working with senior leadership teams, trustees or boards.

· Experience of corporate partnership development, major donor fundraising or philanthropy.

· Experience of managing digital marketing, audience development or supporter engagement activity.

· Understanding of rehabilitation, employability, education or the criminal justice sector.

· Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Personal Attributes

· Demonstrable belief in The Clink’s mission and passion for our work.

· High levels of self-awareness, humility and flexibility, as well as an open and collaborative leadership style.

· Personal integrity, kindness, warmth and sound judgement.

· Good communicator: orally and in writing.

· Proactive, adaptable and can use initiative and find solutions to problems.

· Positive, entrepreneurial, energising and adopts a “can do” mentality.

· Values driven and promotes inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA).

Reporting Lines & Management Expectations

You will report to our Director of Finance and Resources and will initially have two team members reporting to you.

General clink charity information

All staff are expected to:

· Comply with all current legislation

· Comply with all prison operational policies

· Comply with The Clink Staff Handbook

· Undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your Manager

Benefits:

28 days holiday plus bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Free meal on duty at Head Office or in the Restaurant

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) to Lizann Barnwell (HR Consultant) via this job site.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is Monday 22nd June, 9am.

In your supporting statement you should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis for this role, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am.

We do not send individual acknowledgment of applications due to the high volume we receive, and we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal chat about this role, we can offer a call with a member of The Clink Team. Even if you feel you do not meet some of the criteria listed above, we would still welcome applications from passionate candidates who are keen to make a difference.

Appointment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated that they meet the desirable criteria set out in the person specification will be contacted and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Interview

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to a selection process. A panel of two or more, including the recruiting manager conducts all interviews. If there are any special arrangements associated with the selection process e.g. tests or presentations, you will be informed accordingly.

Interview Outcome

If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be informed either verbally or in writing of the outcome. The successful candidate will have the decision confirmed in writing as an offer of employment. Unsuccessful candidates will be offered the opportunity for feedback.

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.
 

Our client has been caring for local people since 1984. The team now seek a Senior Trust Fundraising Manager for a 12 to 14 month maternity cover contract and Prospectus is excited to lead the search. The new postholder will need to start in post by the end of July 2026.

This role will provide strategic leadership to the Trust Fundraising Team across revenue and capital fundraising from trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will support the delivery of the hospice fundraising strategy by sustaining the healthy and impressive pipeline of trusts fundraising income and will develop tactical pathways to grow trust income from new sources .

The selected candidate will have a demonstrable track record of leading and managing a team responsible for delivering fundraising income and will have excellent experience developing relationships or funding approaches which have led to success. You will have direct experience of raising five and six figure gifts and account managing relationships with supporters of this level.

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 Jess Stoddart 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.      
 
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Start date: Early July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Join the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School, a leading specialist music school set in the beautiful Surrey countryside and founded by the world-renowned violinist and conductor. Offering an exceptional work-life balance, strong team culture, and outstanding benefits, we foster a collegiate environment with a genuine sense of community.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to support the achievement of The Yehudi Menuhin School’s strategic goals by generating income from trusts and foundations of a wide range of sizes and interests, as well as statutory funders, meeting agreed financial targets.#

Pension: The School offers a very generous pension, contributing 13.5% every month with the employee contributing at least 6%.

Other Benefits:

• Use of the School’s swimming pool (when available)
• Free school lunches during term times
• Free lunchtime concerts
• Discounted tickets to other school events
• Free parking
• 24/7 access to AXA Thrive app for mental wellbeing
• AXA Health telephone line access for medical support and advice
• 24/7 access to DAS counselling services
• Life Assurance
• A health cash plan provided by Medicash

Key Areas of Responsibility

Fundraising

• Develop relationships with potential Trusts and Foundations partners.
• Research new trusts and analyse their giving potential and funding priorities and fulfil due diligence requirements.
• Identify and secure opportunities to support the School’s fundraising campaign.
• Liaise directly with key contacts in trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies to establish important dates and criteria in order to strengthen applications.
• Implement all agreed actions with these trusts, including writing and submitting proposals, reports and other relevant information.
• Identify fundable elements of YMS’s work; source and collate information on this work; and package and present it in formations which are suitable for a range of current funders and new prospects.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues within YMS on the development of new projects, identify potential trust and foundation funders for proposed new work.

Donor Stewardship and Development

• Manage The Yehudi Menuhin School’s relationships with a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations, whose grants range from 4 to 6 figures.
• Create and regularly review tailored development plans for each allocated trust, identifying and analysing key information to inform actions aimed at maintaining or increasing these trusts’ support.
• Monitor restricted spend alongside colleagues in the finance team and project leaders, to ensure all trust and foundation funds are spent in accordance with the terms of the grant.
• Ensure invitations are issued to appropriate YMS events and accompany invitees to event.

Planning and Reporting

• Develop and monitor income and activity plans for donors and projects.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of donor details and communications on YMS’ fundraising database (Spektrix).
• Contribute to annual target and budget setting.

General Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission and strategic aims of The Yehudi Menuhin School.
• Contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy for The Yehudi Menuhin School.
• Be aware of and abide by all Yehudi Menuhin School policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance at all times with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for The Yehudi Menuhin School (paper-based and electronic), as per the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations including GDPR and PECR.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post.

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack on our website.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place w/c 15th June 2026. 

Join our Fundraising and Development Team!

Justice & Care is an award-winning anti-slavery charity working with governments and police forces across two strategic locations the UK and Bangladesh. Through frontline programmes, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, we work on the frontline to support survivors of modern slavery and bring perpetrators to justice and in the corridors of power to create change at scale.

We know that a great team is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

About the role

This role is designed for an experienced Grants Specialist with a proven track record of securing multi-year funding across a range of funding streams.

The Grants Specialist role is responsible for researching, securing and managing multi-year funding from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources. You will manage a portfolio of existing funders, nurture strong relationships and deliver compelling, high-quality proposals and budgets.

Working closely with Finance Team, Programme Funding Team, as well as the Development, Operations, Policy and Impact Teams, you’ll contribute to secure long-term and sustainable funding to support Justice and Care’s work globally

This role requires regular presence in London.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills with a proven track record in writing successful grant applications and securing funding
• Ability to build and manage strong grants and donor relationships.
• Competence in preparing accurate, sustainable budgets.
• Knowledge of fundraising CRMs; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Understanding of modern slavery issues is desirable.
• Creative, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

If you're interested in the role but unsure if you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be part of a growing organisation that is making a tangible difference to survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.

Click Apply to find out more.

JUSTICE is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative fundraiser who is committed to building meaningful relationships and growing philanthropy income.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated by our purpose (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach). The successful post holder will be an engaging and proactive fundraiser with experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals and mid-level donors. You will enjoy working autonomously, be comfortable taking initiative and bring a thoughtful strategic approach to developing and stewarding donor relationships.

Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in strengthening and expanding our major donor and mid-level giving programme. You will lead on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing tailored engagement plans and ensuring our fundraising activity is insight-driven and aligned with organisational priorities.

By building strong relationships with donors, volunteers and supporters and by championing the effective use of data and insight, you will help deepen engagement with JUSTICE’s work and increase the impact of our fundraising. You will be a key ambassador for the organisation, representing our mission and values with confidence, professionalism and warmth.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply! 

We are currently recruiting for an ambitious and proactive Fundraising Manager. Reporting to the PBI UK Director, the Fundraising Manager is a permanent, full-time position. You will take the lead on PBI UK's fundraising strategy, managing a portfolio of low to mid-level trusts, foundations, and individual donor relationships, while supporting the Director and wider team on the engagement and stewardship of high-level partnerships. Day-to-day, the role spans grant writing, donor reporting, prospect research, donor stewardship, campaign management — including biannual match-funding campaigns — and keeping the fundraising pipeline and contact management systems up to date.

You'll also represent PBI UK in the organisation's international Fundraising Working Group and deliver a high-quality supporter experience through online communications and fundraising events, making this a varied and impactful role at the heart of an organisation dedicated to protecting human rights defenders at risk.

Start date

ASAP after 1 September 2026

How to apply

Please send us a copy of your CV, as well as a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the essential attributes and telling us about your skills and experiences.

Full details of how to apply in the Job Description attached

Closing date: 5pm GMT, 24 June 2026

Provisional timeline

• W/c 13 July - first round interviews

• 14th or 15th July - written test

• W/c 20 July - second round interviews, if necessary

About the Charity:

‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’

Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.

About Our Employees:

The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.

Job Purpose:

To drive, lead and grow our income generation strategy. This senior leadership role has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.

To play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future, working closely with the deputy CEO, senior leadership team, and trustees to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver lasting impact.

To increase income from the corporate sector and raise the organisation’s profile within the business community.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

Strategy & Leadership

• Improve on and deliver the fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the leadership team.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees.
• Following agreement of budget and discussions with departmental leads, prepare clear objectives for Fundraising.
• Have 3 121s with the team per annum followed by and annual appraisal review.

Income Generation

• Grow and manage income across a range of streams, including:
  • Trusts and foundations
  • Major donors and high-net-worth individuals
  • Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
  • Community fundraising and events
  • Individual giving and digital fundraising
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to income generation, particularly corporate donations and partnerships.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and income targets, ensuring financial sustainability.

Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships

• Identify, secure, and grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships.
• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring effective stewardship and retention.
• Develop tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations for corporate audiences.
• Represent the organisation within the local and regional business community, including networking events.
• Drive engagement opportunities including employee fundraising, volunteering, and corporate-led initiatives.
• Oversee and grow existing corporate schemes, including the Angel Scheme.
• Monitor corporate income performance against targets and provide regular reporting.

Relationship Management

• Build and steward strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation externally at meetings and events.
• Work closely with communications and service teams to ensure compelling, accurate impact storytelling.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with relevant regulations and best practice
• Manage risk across fundraising activities and ensure robust systems and processes are in place

Person Specification:

Essential requirements:

·Significant experience in a senior fundraising or targeted role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector

·Proven track record of delivering and growing income across multiple streams

·Corporate fundraising experience

·Strong leadership and people-management skills

·Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities

·Strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills

·Commitment to the values and mission of tackling homelessness

·Must hold a full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

·Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees or director level equivalent

·Knowledge of homelessness, housing, or social justice issues

·Experience of organisational growth or income diversification

·Relevant professional fundraising qualification

Please see the attached documents for full role details and information regarding the selection process