Philanthropy & Trusts Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Guts UK to find their new Philanthropy & Trusts Manager.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with offices in London (NW1) and Huddersfield (HD1) and are open to working arrangements that allow a presence in either location 1dpw.

Philanthropy & Trusts Manager
£39,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
London/Huddersfield (hybrid with min. 1dpw at either office)

Guts UK supports those with digestive diseases, funding life-saving research into the digestive system, including the gut, liver, and pancreas. Since 1971, they’ve invested over £16 million in studies to improve diagnosis and treatment. The charity also provides expert information, raises public awareness, and empowers individuals to seek help for digestive conditions.

Research shows that 58% of people are embarrassed to talk about their digestive condition or symptoms and 51% of people delay seeking advice for their symptoms for over 6 months. Guts UK’s vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated, and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need.

The charity has big ambitions for the future, with the Philanthropy and Trusts Manager playing a key role in supporting the charity to increase income to deliver greater impact through services and support. You'll work as part of a close-knit team, leading the development of the Trusts & Foundations portfolio, alongside identifying opportunities for corporate partnerships. 

As Philanthropy and Trusts Manager you will craft compelling proposals, identifying new opportunities for funding and applying a relationship-led approach to ensure long-term, impactful support. You will have autonomy to think creatively and strategically, working closely with the senior team to proactively identify funding opportunities that support the strategic aims of the charity. 

The Role:

• Develop and implement strategies for trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising, growing a prospect pipeline by identifying opportunities to secure multi-year/high value support from these audiences.
• Create compelling proposals/pitches, targeting high value funders and showcasing opportunities for innovative partnerships/funding. 
• Foster a relationship-led approach, enabling strategic stewardship and account management of new/existing funders to maximise funding opportunities. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (internally and externally) to support long term plans and enable long term, sustainable growth of income. 

About You:

• Experience of trusts/corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of identifying and securing 5-figure donations.
• Strong account/relationship management skills, with a proactive approach to maximise opportunities and develop long-term relationships.
• Skilled in pipeline management and prospect research, including working closely with key stakeholders to identify network opportunities. 
• A creative and collaborative nature, with the ability to work as part of a small, ambitious team, to propose and initiate new ideas/projects. 

Closing Date: Thursday 5th December
Interviews: First interviews w/c 9th December

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.