Location: London (Hybrid. One day per week if commutable. One day per month for remote candidates.)
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 April 2026
Help secure transformational funding at a nationally respected charity
We are looking for a Senior Trusts Fundraiser who can inspire major funders and help unlock significant income. The Trusts team has grown strongly over the past two years and the area continues to be resilient. This vacancy has been open since Christmas and offers an exciting opportunity to join a team with strong leadership, a supportive culture and a wide portfolio of impactful projects.
You will work on substantial bids at the two hundred thousand pound level and above. The role involves navigating the breadth and complexity of a large national organisation. It also offers the chance to develop compelling cases for support, fuelled by recently funded capital improvements and innovative services such as online bereavement counselling. There is a wide range of fundraising opportunities and no shortage of inspiring work to present to funders.
This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take the next step and has the confidence and capability to work at the scale expected by major national charities.
About the role
* Build and steward relationships with significant trust, foundation and statutory funders.
* Lead on high value applications for five and six figure gifts, including bids worth two hundred thousand pounds or more.
* Produce persuasive, tailored proposals and budgets for major funders.
* Manage a forward looking pipeline and meet agreed income targets.
* Plan and deliver cultivation activity including meetings and service visits.
* Record and track activity using a fundraising CRM.
* Work collaboratively across teams throughout a complex national organisation.
About you
* Significant experience securing income from trusts and foundations at a high level.
* Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce compelling proposals.
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external partners.
* Ability to manage your own workload and take initiative in cultivating supporters.
* Strong relationship building skills and a collaborative approach.
* Willingness to travel nationally with occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Our values
You will bring supportive, connected and impactful behaviours to your work. You will listen with care, collaborate with colleagues and help deliver meaningful change for the people the organisation exists to support.
Equal opportunities
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.