Trusts Manager

You know as a Trusts Manager that taking complex information, turning into simple and compelling language which leads to a donation is a skill only a few people possess. You are one of those few and we need you.

As the Trusts Manager you will lead and develop a strategy that will deliver a sustained income from charitable trusts to over £600,000 per annum. You’ll be a member of our wider Corporate, Trusts and Major Donor team.

You will prepare and write applications to major trusts and provide progress reports to ensure income is maximised. You will also identify and engage with relevant trusts and develop new ways of working.

You’ll also develop and implement a strategy to increase the value of existing donors. You will develop high quality funding propositions and manage complex restricted grants in line with donors’ requirements.

You’ll provide excellent stewardship to all supporting trusts and foundations. You will line manage the Trusts Fundraiser to deliver on trusts bids of up to £50,000.

You’ll have previous experience of successfully delivering six-figure sums from trusts and foundations. You will have previously experience of exceeding income targets. You will also have previous line manager experience as the role manages the Trusts Fundraiser.

You’ll have excellent written skills and able to write in a persuasive and tailored manner. You will have outstanding research skills and ability to develop creative ideas which lead to successful results.

We offer, a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, flexible working, pension scheme, interest free season ticket/bike loan, Health Cash Plan and Childcare Voucher scheme.

As part of this role you will be expected to undertake a DBS disclosure check.

Closing date: Monday 29 October 2018 at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 7 November 2018

JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity, improving lives until we find the cure. We fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. We also provide information for children and adults living with the condition at all stages from diagnosis and beyond.

We give a voice to people with type 1 diabetes and campaign for an increased focus on and funding for research to find the cure. We want our employees to be committed and prepared to go the extra mile to help find the cure for type 1. Whatever your role is within JDRF you can be guaranteed that your work will always be rewarding.

To apply please complete the form below.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’