Trusts & Foundations Manager

Your new companyYour new company is a leading health research charity dedicated to fighting diseases that impact children. The organisation funds research into the causes and treatment of diseases, supports families dealing with childhood diseases and raises awareness. This role is working in a flexible, welcoming and high-performing team which pride themselves on developing staff and creating a culture in which employees can perform at their best. Your new roleYour new role will be responsible for raising significant funds through securing new business partnerships and writing successful bids and grants. This will include:

• Engaging potential grantees, donors, sponsors, and partners, including corporate organisations, government departments and agencies & foundations
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and fundraising that align with the charity's mission and strategic objectives.
• Researching and identifying relevant grant and bid opportunities from government agencies, trusts and foundations, pharmaceutical organisations, charities and other funding sources.
• Preparing persuasive grant proposals and applications with the support of the wider research team.
• Track and report on grant progress, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and timely submission of reports.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in applying for this position, you will need to have 3+ years' experience in a similar grant, trust or bid writing role directed toward raising funds for a charity. It is also desirable that an applicant have experience in fundraising and/or corporate partnerships to successfully raise funds. A successful applicant will be able to work autonomously and effectively manage stakeholders of varying seniority with competing priorities. It is considered heavily advantageous if you have previous experience of raising funds for a research-based charity. What you'll get in returnYou will have the opportunity to work with a leading, well-established charity who operate with purpose at the core of all they do. Further to this, flexible working options are available with a team culture that rewards collaboration and successful performance. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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