Trusts & Major Gifts Manager

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families.

Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Join the RHN Fundraising Team and help make a profound difference to the lives of people living with neuro-disability. We’re looking for an experienced Trusts & Major Gifts Manager to lead and grow a key area of fundraising at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our trusts and foundations and major gifts programme, build strong relationships with funders and supporters, and secure significant income to enhance the lives of our patients and their families.

With a 170-year legacy of philanthropy and an ambitious fundraising programme, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping the RHN continue to deliver services and activities.

Job title:

Trusts and Major Gifts Manager Department:
Fundraising Salary: £37,094 (£47,380 FTE)

Contract:

Permanent, part time (4 days per week)

Location:

Putney, 1 day per week from home

• Lead income generation, driving the team to achieve an annual target of £1.25m+ and developing a strong, sustainable pipeline of trusts, foundations, statutory and lottery funding.
• Manage and develop the team, setting targets and KPIs, allocating opportunities effectively, and providing coaching, support and constructive feedback.
• Build and nurture funder relationships, identifying new prospects, developing tailored stewardship plans, and representing the RHN through meetings, visits and presentations.
• Develop compelling funding applications, working across the organisation to demonstrate impact, understand funding needs and secure multi-year and transformational grants.
• Stay ahead of the funding landscape, monitoring trends and emerging opportunities and advising on potential new sources of income.
• Oversee effective fundraising management, including budgets, reporting, CRM records, Final date to receive applicationss and performance against targets.

Essential (E) and Desirable (D)

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) (E)
• Fundraising qualification (D)
• Working knowledge of fundraising best practice; at least 2 years’ experience of grant fundraising; proven record of securing gifts of 5/6 figures and multi-year opportunities (E)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a team management role (E)
• Experience of Raiser’s Edge (or similar fundraising database) as a tool in supporter relationship management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate training can be provided. (E)
• Experience of using research techniques to acquire information about existing and prospective funders. (E)
• Excellent prospect research and profile creation. (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – strong influencing, relationship building and networking skills to develop and nurture donor relationships. Ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of people. (E)
• Ability to conceive and develop complex proposals (E)
• A flexible approach to work as this role will require some outside of normal office hours working. (E)
• Comfortable working in a hospital setting where interaction with patients, staff, and families is common place (E)

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
• Financial…