Trusts and Foundations Manager

• Developing and implementing our trusts and foundations fundraising strategy
• Identifying and researching new funding opportunities
• Working with colleagues to shape innovative, fundable projects
• Writing compelling funding applications for charitable trusts and foundations
• Building and stewarding strong relationships with funders
• Managing grant reporting, compliance and impact reporting
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise funding opportunities
• Championing best practice in trusts and foundations fundraising

• A successful track record of securing five and six-figure grants
• Experience developing persuasive, high-quality funding applications
• Knowledge of major grant funders, such as The National Lottery, Lloyds Bank Foundation and Garfield Weston Foundation
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management responsibility
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing grant reporting, budgets and funding compliance
• Experience using a CRM system such as Salesforce (or similar)

Experience within the charity, health, social care or disability sectors would be advantageous, although we welcome applicants with transferable experience from other sectors

• Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Paid DBS check
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
• Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
• Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’