Trusts, Foundations & Philanthropy Officer

Trusts, Foundations & Philanthropy Officer

Blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working

Permanent

Interview date
16 September 2026

Our vision is that no one in Scotland face s the challenges of older age alone . To help us achieve that, our fundraising activity aims to increase income, build lasting relationships with supporters, and raise Age Scotland's profile and impact across Scotland.

The opportunity has arisen for a Trusts, Foundations & Philanthropy Officer to join our Fundraising & Marketing team. As a Trusts, Foundations & Philanthropy Officer, you will:

• Be responsible for developing and securing financial support from a diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations, statutory funders, lottery funders and philanthropic supporters.
• You will identify , cultivate, apply to and steward funders and donors, securing both restricted and unrestricted income to support Age Scotland's vital work.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will develop compelling funding proposals, applications, impact reports , and cases for support, ensuring that funders and donors understand the difference their support makes.
• Living our values, you will play a vital role in delivering sustainable income growth and supporting Age Scotland's ambitious plans for the future .

If you're an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills and experience of securing income through trusts, foundations or philanthropy, we'd love to hear from you.

The post will be Scotland-based, with a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office-based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer, and flexible work patterns are available.

In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through BHSF
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  Paid cars leave and dependents’ support

Closing date:
5pm on Wednesday 2
nd September 2026

Interviews will take place in person in Edinburgh on Wednesday 16
th September.

Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of older people on the ageing journey, within a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Reg No: 153343 Charity No: SC010100. Registered Office:
Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside , Edinburgh EH9 1PR
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