Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager

5 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with The Scar Free Foundation to find them a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join their ambitious and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on securing six- and seven-figure partnerships with trusts and foundations to support pioneering medical research that transforms lives.


Organisation: The Scar Free Foundation

Position: Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager

Location: Home-based (with occasional travel to London and visits to research sites in Swansea, Birmingham, and Bristol)

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, with potential for extension subject to funding)

Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum

Reports to: Head of Development

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week, flexible working considered)

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Benefits: : 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + four additional days for Christmas closure, Flexible Working


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on developing and implementing a strategy to secure six- and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships with trusts and foundations.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Development to align fundraising activities with organisational budgets and research priorities.
  • Identify, research, and prioritise high-value trust and foundation prospects (£100,000+).
  • Build a pipeline of new funding opportunities through targeted research and strategic engagement.
  • Work with teams across research, finance, and communications to produce persuasive, donor-centric funding proposals.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring excellent engagement and long-term partnerships.


Experience:

  • Proven ability to secure and manage a grant portfolio worth £1m+ from trusts and foundations.
  • Strong expertise in managing the full donor cultivation cycle and building high-value relationships.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and create persuasive proposals.
  • Proficiency in prospect research and tailored donor engagement strategies.



Merrifield Consultants are committed to practicing a diverse and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.



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