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Be part of a small, ambitious charity transforming cleft care in the UK and around the world.
Use your trusts and foundations expertise to unlock funding that directly changes lives.
At CLEFT, we are building long term, sustainable solutions for people born with cleft lip and palate. We fund pioneering research in the UK and work hand in hand with healthcare teams globally to create lasting, high quality cleft services. Every grant secured helps improve treatment, train clinicians and ensure people can access care for life.
This is a pivotal role at an exciting stage in our growth. As our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will take ownership of a portfolio of funders, developing strong relationships and securing income that directly supports our work. You will join a small, committed team where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible from day one.
We are looking for someone who already understands grant fundraising and can work with confidence and independence. You will be trusted to manage your own pipeline, write compelling applications and reports, and proactively seek new opportunities. In return, you will have the flexibility to shape your work, contribute to wider fundraising plans and grow alongside the organisation.
This role offers the chance to:
- Play a central role in a mission driven charity with global reach
- Build meaningful relationships with funders who care about long term impact
- Work remotely or in a way that suits you, with flexibility built in
- See the direct results of your work in improved care and outcomes
If you are motivated by purpose, thrive on ownership, and want your fundraising skills to make a tangible difference, we would love to hear from you.
Applications should include a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages. Your covering letter is an important part of your application. It should clearly explain your motivation for applying to CLEFT and demonstrate how your experience meets the person specification.
Please ensure the covering letter is written in your own words, as it will be used to assess your communication style and personal interest in the role.
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We aim to provide long-term, sustainable ways to bridge the gap in cleft care and knowledge in the UK and overseas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £35,553–£39,481 pro rata
Location: Home-based (with occasional meetings in Coventry)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, part-time 20-40% FTE (1–2 days per week equivalent)
About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to grow this vital area of income. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our trusts and foundations strategy at a key point in our organisational development, helping to diversify income and support innovative, impactful programmes.
You will lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities, building strong donor relationships, and writing compelling proposals and reports. You’ll also represent Cord externally and work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support.
About You
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or philanthropic donors, alongside excellent writing and communication skills. You will be confident building relationships and proactively developing opportunities, with a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape.
You’ll be an excellent communicator and able to translate complex programmes into persuasive funding cases, and comfortable building relationships through networking and outreach.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
To apply please send us your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements outlined in the job description.
This is a home-based role, with some occasional travel to Coventry required for meetings. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.