Head of Trusts and Foundations

Merrifield Consultants are pleased to partner with the Scar Free Foundation to find their new Head of Trusts and Foundations to lead and develop a high-impact trusts and foundations fundraising strategy, securing significant multi-year grants to support The Scar Free Foundation's mission. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts expert with the strategic capabilities to secure high value gifts, and to build the fundraising operation at the charity.

Job Title: Head of Trusts and Foundations
Organisation: Scar Free Foundation
Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 (depending on experience and targets)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Remote (Twice a month in the London office)
Closing date: Friday 21st February 2025
Required: CV and Cover Letter

The Scar Free Foundation is a leading UK medical research charity dedicated to achieving scar-free healing within a generation. By funding pioneering research, they aim to transform lives affected by scarring caused by injury, illness, or surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a high-impact trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
• Secure multi-year grants, with a target of raising over 1M annually.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing funders, ensuring long-term support.
• Identify and approach new trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
• Lead the development of compelling funding applications, securing grants of 100,000+.
• Work closely with internal teams to align funding proposals with strategic priorities.
• Implement a strong donor stewardship programme to maximise funder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and provide clear impact reporting.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in high value trusts and foundations fundraising.
• Proven track record of securing six and seven-figure grants.
• Experience in writing successful multi-year funding bids.
• Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape and key grant-making bodies.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Raiser's Edge

If you are a motivated trusts and foundations fundraiser looking to step into a leadership role with real influence, we would love to hear from you.


To apply, get in contact with Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.