Trusts and Grants Manager

Location: The Upper Room, Shepherd s Bush, London W12 Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days) Contract: Permanent Salary: £40,000 £42,000 FTE (£32,000 £33,600 actual salary for 4 days) Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 1 day per week in the office Reports to: CEO - About the Role The Upper Room (TUR) supports individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and involvement with the criminal justice system. Through UR4Meals and UR4Driving we provide practical support, dignity and opportunity to some of the most disadvantaged members of our community in West London. We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to take full ownership of and grow our most important income stream. Trusts and foundations account for over half of our income, and we have an established portfolio of funders alongside several multi-year grants. This role is central to maintaining that income and driving its growth. This is a hands-on, autonomous role requiring someone who can independently manage a live pipeline, write high-quality applications, and build strong, long-term funder relationships. - Key Responsibilities Trusts and Foundations Fundraising (lead responsibility) Identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations and statutory sources Develop high-quality, persuasive funding applications, including larger and multi-year bids Manage and maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities Lead on reporting, monitoring and reapplications Build ..... full job details .....