Trusts manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,947 (inclusive of inner London weighting) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | N1 9LG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 301447JCP |
Summary
About the role
We are looking for a Trusts Manager to join our High Value Relationships team and help secure transformational funding for our work with disabled people with complex needs. This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in our London office.
Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our high value fundraising strategy. You will manage a varied portfolio of trust and foundation funders, from early-stage research through to proposal submission, stewardship and reporting.
This role is ideal for an experienced trusts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, writing compelling proposals, and working collaboratively to bring impactful projects to life.
Key responsibilities
Develop and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects to meet income targets.
Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Sense’s priorities and unfunded projects.
Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications, including six-figure-plus proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with Trustees and key funder contacts.
Lead or support the management of grants, ensuring compliance, quality assurance and timely reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of key funders.
Monitor and report on progress against personal income targets and budgets.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and operational teams to develop strong funding propositions.
About you
You will bring:
Proven experience generating income and meeting targets in a high value fundraising role.
Direct experience of developing and submitting six-figure-plus trust and foundation proposals.
Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline and identifying new funding opportunities.
Strong relationship-building skills, including engaging senior leaders and supporters.
Experience creating compelling stewardship plans and managing funder relationships.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive, impactful proposals and reports.
Strong numerical skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.
Desirable
Experience working in disability, health, education or social care charities.
Experience using a CRM system.
Knowledge of trust and foundation funding trends.
We are looking for a Trusts Manager to join our High Value Relationships team and help secure transformational funding for our work with disabled people with complex needs. This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in our London office.
Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our high value fundraising strategy. You will manage a varied portfolio of trust and foundation funders, from early-stage research through to proposal submission, stewardship and reporting.
This role is ideal for an experienced trusts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, writing compelling proposals, and working collaboratively to bring impactful projects to life.
Key responsibilities
Develop and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects to meet income targets.
Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Sense’s priorities and unfunded projects.
Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications, including six-figure-plus proposals.
Build and maintain relationships with Trustees and key funder contacts.
Lead or support the management of grants, ensuring compliance, quality assurance and timely reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of key funders.
Monitor and report on progress against personal income targets and budgets.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and operational teams to develop strong funding propositions.
About you
You will bring:
Proven experience generating income and meeting targets in a high value fundraising role.
Direct experience of developing and submitting six-figure-plus trust and foundation proposals.
Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline and identifying new funding opportunities.
Strong relationship-building skills, including engaging senior leaders and supporters.
Experience creating compelling stewardship plans and managing funder relationships.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive, impactful proposals and reports.
Strong numerical skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.
Desirable
Experience working in disability, health, education or social care charities.
Experience using a CRM system.
Knowledge of trust and foundation funding trends.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.