Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

We are recruiting a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to build and grow relationships with charitable trusts and corporate foundations in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust's strategic aims. You'll manage a portfolio of small to mid-level trust funders, identify new prospects (£10k+), prepare high-quality applications and reports, and work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities.

In this exciting role, you will:

  • Develop and manage a pipeline of trusts and corporate foundation prospects
  • Prepare compelling funding applications and programme reports
  • Deliver donor cultivation, stewardship and reporting using CRM systems
  • Support biannual small-trust mailings and tailored approaches
  • Work with colleagues (including finance and community fundraising teams) to ensure compliance and maximise income

To be the right candidate for this role, you will:

  • Have proven experience fundraising from trusts and foundations and securing 4-5 figure grants
  • Be target-oriented with high attention to detail
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate project information into accessible proposals
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team, working collaboratively across multiple teams

If this sounds like the right role for you and if you think you would fit well within a passionate, friendly and high-performing team, please get in touch

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.

Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Thursday 27 November 2025.

Interviews expected week commencing 1 December 2025.

We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.

No agencies please

How to apply:

Please see the job description on our website for more information on the role.

To apply, please select 'Apply Now' and complete our application form on our website.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact

Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.

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