Trusts and Foundations Officer

About the role

Are you a highly persuasive and compelling communicator with excellent writing skills? Do you have an interest in higher education and in making a difference? If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.

The Advancement Division is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Trusts and Foundations Officer to contribute towards the growth of the Trusts and Foundations programme. This role is broad and varied and will support a range of fundraising activities from researching potential funders to managing a portfolio of trust and foundation prospects. This is an ideal opportunity to play an integral role in an ambitious and hard-working team and will suit an individual with drive and a keen interest in higher education and the fundraising space.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will support the Trusts and Foundations team with a range of activities including:

•             Working with academics and other key Imperial staff to identify fundraising opportunities and collate information and budgets

•             Identifying prospects that align with these fundraising priorities

•             Managing a portfolio of trusts and foundations and working closely with senior academic and administrative staff to cultivate relationships and secure gifts of £25k and over

•             Producing effective written proposals, applications, presentations and reports for fundraising and stewardship purposes.

For the right candidate, this role is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with exposure to other areas such as Principal and Major Gift fundraising.

What we are looking for

•             Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience

•             Experience of working in or knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising

•             Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)

•             Excellent oral and written communication skills

•             Excellent standards of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail

•             Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to demonstrate ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues up to senior level

•             Efficient administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

•             Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines.

What we can offer you

•             The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution

•             Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

•             Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme

•             Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel

•             Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended role.

Hybrid working will be considered for this role; see Imperial’s Work Location Framework for further information.

Should you have any queries please contact: Clare Olding, Head of Trusts and Foundations.

Closing date: 19th September 2024

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