Trusts and Foundations Officer

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom St Giles Trust Full time

Job Summary

Are you a target-driven, proactive and highly organised individual with a proven record of writing funding proposals for four or five-figure grants and applying and securing grants / donations? Are you a natural communicator looking to make the next step in your fundraising career?

If so, join St Giles as a Trusts and Foundations Officer where, as a key part of our Fundraising Team, you will work predominantly on income generation from Trusts & Foundations and individuals, being the main point of contact for approximately 30 Trusts and Foundations and having responsibility for prospect research and applying for new unrestricted and restricted grants.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this exciting opportunity

As Trusts & Foundations Officer , you will build, cultivate and steward a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and donors with the ability to give up to £20,000. You will be expected to apply to a range of trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give four, five and six-figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that meet St Giles Trust’s aims and objectives.

We will also count on you to conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities, to support with generating increased unrestricted income for St Giles Trust and to maintain excellent knowledge of grant giving bodies, the charity sector and trends, identifying and capitalising on relevant opportunities for St Giles Trust. Managing the production of detailed and regular impact reports to existing donors, ensuring all research is accurate and a full record of research is maintained, plus supporting on the planning and delivery of fundraising events are also essential aspects of this role.

What we are looking for

One year’s experience working in an administrative role A proven ability to research, identify and develop individual approaches to charitable trusts and foundations Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders or supporters, preferably in a charity/voluntary organisation Experience of supporting fundraising events and developing social media content Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines under pressure Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written  A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.


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