Trusts & Foundations Manager

1 month ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Helen & Douglas House Full time

Are you a talented and experienced Trusts Fundraising Manager? Come join our friendly and busy Fundraising Team in this full-time permanent hybrid role This role will be based in our office in Oxford 2 days per week on average.

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.  You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

You will be a motivated self-starter with excellent writing, communication, and budgeting skills. You will develop relationships with ease and feel able to positively influence colleagues at all levels of an organisation. The position requires someone with a positive attitude who is determined and resilient. You will be responsible for managing a Trusts & Foundations Executive and will be a key member of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in an extraordinary children’s hospice charity. You will be taking on a successful and robust trusts programme which has great potential to grow and develop. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in trusts fundraising and a successful track record in growing income. Solid leadership and management skills are desirable.

Essential requirements include:

  • Experience of trusts and foundation fundraising and able to demonstrate continual growth in expertise and results in this area.
  • Experience in developing and delivering income and expenditure budgets. Numerate, including ability to understand and manage financial information.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise and inspiring funding applications and to make presentations.
  • Creative thinker, with ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with the right trusts.
  • Confident to represent the charity and its work and build relationships with senior trust staff.
  • Good understanding of the trusts and foundations fundraising environment and associated processes and different types of grant making bodies.
  • Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
  • Ability to proactively plan and manage a varied and busy workload with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and spot opportunities to grow and develop relationships for the good of the organisation.

Please note, we are reviewing applications as they come in and the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further details please see the job description and if you have any questions about the role please email

Helen & Douglas House offer the following employee benefits:

- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years, and 29 days after 5 years of service.

- Flexible Annual Leave: buy or sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year.

- Life assurance x4 your annual salary.

- We are a direction agency for the NHS Pension Scheme.

- Group Personal Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.

- Eye care voucher scheme.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Octopus electric vehicle leasing scheme.

- Occupational sick pay and maternity pay.

- Enhanced maternity leave and shared paternity leave.

- A flexible working environment.

- Investment in your Continuous Professional Development.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Recommend a friend scheme.

- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and run regular in-house EDI-focused events and workshops.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

  • NHS Trusts and Foundations Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job Title: NHS Trusts and Foundations ManagerAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our Income Generation Directorate. As a key member of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, you will be responsible for generating income from grant-making trusts and foundations. Your primary focus will be on...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless Oxfordshire Position: Trusts and Foundations...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    5 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless OxfordshirePosition: Trusts and Foundations ExecutiveReporting to:...

  • Trusts & Foundations Officer

    5 months ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom WR Fundraising Recruitment Full time

    **We are WR Fundraising Recruitment** and we are thrilled to once again be working with a values-driven national charity focussing on community support. They are now seeking a Trusts & Foundations Officer to join their expanding fundraising team. This is an exciting time to join the charity, with growth on the agenda as they are moving into new areas of...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless OxfordshirePosition: Trusts and Foundations ExecutiveReporting to:...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless OxfordshirePosition: Trusts and Foundations ExecutiveReporting to:...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless OxfordshirePosition: Trusts and Foundations ExecutiveReporting to:...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    1 week ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Job Description Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless Oxfordshire Position: Trusts and Foundations...

  • Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Helen & Douglas House Full time

    Trusts and Foundations Fundraising SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships Team at Helen & Douglas House. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations, developing and delivering income and...

  • Trusts and Foundations Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time €32,000

    Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Homeless Oxfordshire to find a new Trusts and Foundations Executive; someone with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant funding from trusts and foundations. Organisation: Homeless Oxfordshire Position: Trusts and Foundations Executive ...

  • Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Helen & Douglas House Full time

    About the RoleHelen & Douglas House is seeking a highly skilled Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver income and expenditure budgets, with a strong...

  • Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

    Merrifield Consultants is partnering with Homeless Oxfordshire to find a skilled Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Specialist. This role involves securing funding from trusts and foundations to support the charity's mission.The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling proposals that secure significant...

  • Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations)

    6 months ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom RABI Full time

    Do you wish to be part of a growing and dynamic Fundraising team and support our Farming community? RABI, the leading UK farming charity, are seeking a fundraiser with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in generating income from trusts and foundations. You must be a great communicator with experience in prospect research, writing funding proposals and...

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming our recruitment team into a high-impact talent model, working closely with managers to make informed hiring decisions. This role is a key part of our efforts to attract...

  • Paediatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Limited Full time

    Job SummaryJob Title: Paediatric Nurse - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWe are seeking a skilled Paediatric Nurse to join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a Paediatric Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children and adolescents, working closely with families and other healthcare...

  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Support

    20 hours ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Wales Medicines Strategy Group Full time

    Working with UsOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of clinical services and medical education. As a Medical Staffing Recruitment Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where full training is provided, along with opportunities for...

  • Neonatal Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Neonatal Nurse to join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a Neonatal Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to babies and their families in our Newborn Care Unit. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to...

  • Pharmacy Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a hospital pharmacy setting, supporting both dispensary and clinical services.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the...

  • Immunisation Nurse/Midwife

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Immunisation Nurse/Midwife to join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with the Maternity services to provide robust evidence-based advice and support to improve vaccination uptake in pregnancy for Oxfordshire.The Immunisation Nurse/Midwife will be...

  • Intensive Care Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Limited Full time

    About the JobThis is a challenging and rewarding role for a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as an Intensive Care Nurse at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality patient care in the Intensive Care Unit, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes.Undertake...