Job Description

Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

Application Deadline: 28 June 2026

Department: Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: Salary band from £42,000 per annum

• Further develop the existing Trusts & Foundations (T&F) strategy and lead on the pipeline development in line with income targets.
• In managing a portfolio of T&F supporters and prospects, develop a bespoke strategy for each, and create and deliver solicitation and stewardship plans that reflect these strategies and build long-term partnerships.
• Manage the T&F function, to ensure the income stream achieves its income target and steady annual growth, with a focus on securing multi-year, six-figure contributions.
• Work with the wider Development team to manage a programme of events to maintain dialogue with prospects and supporters, with responsibility for stewarding the T&F portfolio at events.
• Make targeted applications to T&F in line with the agreed strategy.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience of T&F fundraising, with a track record of securing six-figure support.
• Track record of pipeline development and growing income in the cultural, higher education or third sector, with a particular understanding of the UK landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop workplans, collaborate with senior colleagues and volunteers, build and manage pipelines, and meet targets through rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
• Outstanding networking skills and the ability to represent ENB at the highest level at events and stakeholder meetings.
• A good understanding of organisational planning and ability to work with and interpret financial information, budgets and accounts.
• Ability to draft and deliver high quality and compelling funding proposals, reports and correspondence.