Trusts and Foundations Manager

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 Contract: Permanent (part-time or full-time considered, 32-40 hours) Location: Surrey - Hybrid working, 3-4 days/week in the office Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays, generous 13.5% employer pension, wellbeing support, access to events and cultural activities, free parking We are delighted to be partnering with the Yehudi Menuhin School to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing development team, where you will play a key role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to support a vibrant and impactful programme. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of trusts and foundations fundraising-from prospect research and pipeline development through to writing compelling applications, securing income, and stewarding funders. You will build and maintain a portfolio of funders, develop strong relationships, and contribute to income growth through both new business and ongoing partnerships. You will also collaborate across the organisation to identify fundable projects, develop tailored proposals, and ensure excellent reporting and stewardship, helping to maximise long-term support. To be successful in this role, you will need: Proven experience securing five- and six-figure grants from trusts and foundations Experience managing the full lifecycle of trusts fundraising, ..... full job details .....