Trusts And Foundations; Grants Manager, Charity

Trusts and Foundations (Grants) Manager

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a youth‑centred charity to recruit for their next Trusts and Foundations (Grants) Manager.

We support young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations in London. Providing a vital lifeline for thousands of young Londoners each year, we offer holistic support through our day centre, outreach work, and specialist services.

Rooted in compassion, collaboration and determination, we are driven by our mission: to give young people's potential a home. Our Strategy 2025‑2030 focuses on ensuring every young person in crisis can access safety, stability and a path to independence.

We are ambitious, supportive and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invest in our people and work tirelessly to remove barriers for the young people and communities we serve.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing the income that makes this organisation's life‑changing work possible. Managing a warm and well‑established portfolio of five, six and seven figure trust, foundation and statutory supporters, you'll nurture meaningful, long‑term partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a role where:

• Over 50% of next year's income is already secured
• You'll gain hands‑on experience leading on six and seven figure strategic bids
• You'll lead on innovative, compelling proposals that speak to urgent need
• Your work will directly improve the lives of young people experiencing homelessness

With line management responsibility for a Grants Officer and a strong collaborative culture across the fundraising team, this role offers both professional development and the chance to make a significant impact.

Manage and grow a portfolio of high‑value trust, foundation and statutory funders, cultivating tailored, strategic relationships.

• Lead on the development of compelling proposals, budgets and supporting documentation for major funders
• Identify and research new funding opportunities to strengthen the pipeline
• Produce high‑quality reports that demonstrate impact and steward long‑term support
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider team and fundraising consultants to maximise income
• Ensure accurate CRM and financial record‑keeping
• Contribute to team strategy, planning and income forecasting
• Line‑manage the Grants Officer, providing coaching, development and oversight of smaller bids

We'd love to hear from you if you bring:

• Experience securing and managing five‑ and six‑figure grants or multi‑year gifts
• Strong skills in researching and soliciting new high‑value funders
• Exceptional bid writing, with the ability to turn complex information into compelling cases for support
• Experience preparing project budgets and financial information for funders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Experience in line management or supporting junior colleagues
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• A collaborative, proactive and strategic mindset

Salary: £37,024‑£41,600

Location:

hybrid with 2‑3 days/week in the office – London

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday

Contract:

Permanent (subject to probation)

• 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and staff loan policy
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Generous training budget and Diversity Leadership Programme
• Staff away days and regular team building

• Closing date: 9am, Friday 27 March 2026
• Interviews: 13 April 2026

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up‑to‑date CV to  If your profile fits what we're looking for we will be in touch with lots more details and information about next steps.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential.

Please let us know if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.