Trusts and Foundations Lead

Our vision is for a world where epilepsy is irrelevant and people with epilepsy lead the lives they want to lead. We are the UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world leading research, advocacy, and care. We put people at the heart of everything that we do.

It is an exciting time to join us as we transform our Fundraising & Marketing team to deliver on our current plans for 2024-2025, and our future 3-year fundraising strategy, maximising income for people living with epilepsy. 

The Trusts & Foundations Lead will support increasing income from corporates trusts & foundations in line with the Fundraising Strategy and the Strategic Plans of the Epilepsy Society. The postholder will be fully supported in raising funds from corporates, grant- making trusts and foundations, company foundations, public sector funders and lottery bodies. A key aspect of the role will be establishing and maintaining positive relationships with smaller funders (£10k-£100k), ensuring all obligations under grant agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner. 

The postholder will report to the Partnerships Manager in the new Development team within the Fundraising and Marketing team. With support from the Partnerships Manager, the postholder will liaise with healthcare professionals such as clinicians, researchers, and other key stakeholders to develop compelling requests for support and funding.

This is an influential and key role where you will join an enthusiastic, high-performing team that works hard while having fun. With our ambitions to raise more income, the team is growing, and this role is part of our restructuring and expansion. 

There is flexibility in the role; we offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days working from the Chalfont St Peter office and two days working from home. We also offer a generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, length of service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a staff recognition scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities. 

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need).

On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so attaching your CV and brief covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the role.