Senior Trust Fundraising Manager

Maidstone
10 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Battery Integration Engineer

Senior Strategic Freight Sales Manager

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Aircraft Technician

Senior Technician

Senior Trust Fundraising Manager - Prestigious National Charity - Kent / Hybrid - £45k-£55k

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, with proven experience in trust fundraising and management,to join a prestigious national charity in their offices in Kent.

Line managing Bid Writers, a Trust Fundraiser and freelancers, the Senior Trust Fundraising Manager will lead on the creation of persuasive grant applications and sponsorship proposals in order to secure over £1m annually for varied revenue projects.

In a nutshell: We’re looking for a successful fundraising professional, ideally with an Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma, who has a proven track record of successful grant, trust or statutory funding applications.

Key responsibilities as the Senior Trust Fundraising Manager will include:

  • Proactively manage a team to deliver over £1m annual income

  • Managing the annual targets and Trust fundraising workload to ensure all projects are securing funds

  • Researching funding opportunities and identifying core services for revenue or capital approaches

  • Developing and writing winning applications to charitable trusts, the lottery, statutory funders and funds

  • Managing the entire process from research to development of proposals, assessment and grant acceptance

  • Arranging meetings with senior Trust stakeholders to secure larger or multi-year commitments

  • Networking externally with potential funders, major donors and resources

  • Providing regular financial reports and management information

  • Ensuring accurate records and information is maintained

    And more!

    What we’re looking for:

  • Proven track record of successful grant, trust or statutory funding applications (including 6 figure gifts and multi-year commitments)

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent - Institute of Fundraising Certificate/Diploma is highly desirable

  • Experience of successfully delivering against financial targets within specified deadlines

  • Demonstrable ability to research and identify new trust prospects

  • Evidence of ability to make creative approaches e.g. using senior stakeholder relationships or known personal interests

  • Experienced in account managing multi-year grants and donations

  • Strong understanding of the UK grant making sector

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish positive relationships at all levels

  • Proven networking skills

  • Ability to compile compelling and accessible applications, reports, papers and management information

  • IT literate including MS Office, with knowledge of fundraising/CRM databases

    Interested in this Senior Trust Fundraising Manager role?

    If this sounds like the role for you and you possess the experience and skills we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you ASAP! Please ensure your CV showcases your abilities and submit it, quoting 'DH - Senior Trust Fundraising Manager - Kent

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Education

The Skills Gap in UAV Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) — commonly known as drones — are among the fastest-growing technologies globally. From infrastructure inspection and agriculture to emergency response, surveying, logistics and defence, UAVs are transforming how organisations gather data, deliver services and improve efficiency. In the UK, demand for UAV professionals is increasing rapidly. Yet despite a growing number of graduates with engineering, robotics or aerospace backgrounds, employers continue to report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not ready for real UAV jobs. This is not a reflection of intelligence or academic effort. It is a widening skills gap between what universities teach and what employers actually need in the UAV sector. This article explores that gap in depth — what universities do well, where programmes fall short, why the divide exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the gap to build a successful career in UAVs.

Jobs Careers

UAV Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

UAVs (drones) have moved far beyond hobby flying. In the UK, they are now used every day for surveying, infrastructure inspection, construction progress, environmental monitoring, emergency response, film production, agriculture, offshore work & security. That growth has created a wide range of UAV job opportunities — and many of the most realistic routes into the sector are well suited to career switchers in their 30s, 40s & 50s. This article gives you a straight UK reality check on UAV careers: what roles genuinely exist, what training you really need, how long it takes to become employable, where the money is, what employers actually look for & whether age matters (usually far less than people assume).

Jobs

How to Write a UAV or Drone Job Ad That Attracts the Right People

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are now used across a wide range of UK industries, including defence, aerospace, surveying, agriculture, energy, emergency services, infrastructure inspection and logistics. As the sector grows, so does demand for skilled UAV professionals — from pilots and engineers to software developers, systems specialists and compliance experts. Yet many employers struggle to attract the right candidates. UAV job adverts often receive either very few applications or a high volume of unsuitable ones. Experienced UAV professionals, meanwhile, regularly ignore adverts that feel vague, unrealistic or disconnected from real operational and regulatory requirements. In most cases, the problem is not a lack of talent — it is the clarity and quality of the job advert. UAV professionals are practical, safety-conscious and detail-oriented. A poorly written job ad signals weak understanding of aviation, regulation or operational reality. A clear, well-written one signals credibility, professionalism and long-term intent. This guide explains how to write a UAV job ad that attracts the right people, improves applicant quality and positions your organisation as a serious employer in the UAV sector.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.