Senior Trusts Manager

Seeking a relationship fundraiser to manage a portfolio generating £3.5M, including PPL and CIFF, and co-lead strategy development for a thriving UK trusts programme.

QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with ActionAid UK in their search for a Senior UK Trusts Manager. ActionAid UK works with women and girls living in poverty to end violence and fight inequality. As part of an international federation, it partners with communities in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

As Senior UK Trusts Manager, you will manage a high-value portfolio generating £3.5M annually, including PPL and CIFF. You’ll lead stewardship, organise events and trips, engage senior stakeholders, and collaborate across teams to maximise impact. This role offers high autonomy and creativity in driving donor relationships.

In partnership with senior colleagues, you will also co-lead the strategic development of the UK Trusts programme, shaping and delivering its vision.

The role includes line management of a UK Trusts Specialist.

As Senior UK Trusts Manager, you will: 

• Manage a portfolio generating £3.5M, including PPL and CIFF
• Develop creative engagement strategies, organise stewardship events, and represent ActionAid at donor meetings and international trips
• Co-lead the UK Trusts programme strategy with the Head of Trusts & Global Markets and senior colleagues
• Line-manage and support the UK Trusts Specialist
• Collaborate across a wide array of internal teams —Philanthropy, Communications, Programme Quality, and more—to deliver shared goal

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven success in managing six- or seven-figure multi-year relationships with major trusts and foundations based on a partnership model
• Experience working with large donors like CIFF, PPL is desirable 
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• An entrepreneurial, creative approach with a track record of spotting and pursuing opportunities
• Ideally, you will have experience fundraising for an international development charity/INGO

Closes Monday February 10th - please apply with a copy of your latest CV ASAP. A detailed brief will be shared with suitable candidates, with guidance and support provided for formal application. Formal application will be by CV and answering 3 questions.