Trusts & Foundations Manager

Age UK

  • United Kingdom
  • £19.57 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
Many older people and unpaid carers in Oxfordshire face intolerable hardships and inequalities: poverty, isolation, lack of dignity and support as they struggle with illness and disability. There is an urgent need for Age UK Oxfordshire to do even more to tackle this.By joining the fundraising team at Age UK Oxfordshire you will help lift local older people out of poverty, provide connection for those experiencing isolation and loneliness, and ease the journey for those living with illness and disability.Age UK Oxfordshire is on a mission to create an age-friendly county where every older person and unpaid carer is seen, heard, included, and valued. As Oxfordshire’s population ages faster than the national average, we must act now ensure older people are not left behind.We are a trusted, independent local charity with over 65 years of experience, uniquely positioned to support those most in need—especially those affected by poverty, loneliness, and illness or disability.Age UK Oxfordshire is proud to be part of the 130+ Age UK network of local partners. Our fundraising includes raising much needed funds for unpaid carers through another charity called 'Action for Carers Oxfordshire' within our group, which delivers the Carers Oxfordshire service.We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.Secure the Funding That Drives Our FutureAt Age UK Oxfordshire, grants from charitable trusts and foundations are a vital source of income—enabling us to deliver life-changing services for older people and unpaid carers across the county. As we implement an ambitious new strategy to double our voluntary income by 2030, we’re investing in the growth of our trust fundraising to help bring that vision to life.We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead this work. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant applications, and securing the resources we need to expand our impact. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to shape fundable projects and ensure our proposals reflect both our strategic priorities and the needs of the communities we serve.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in our future—helping to unlock vital funding, strengthen our grant-making relationships, and support older people and unpaid carers across Oxfordshire for years to come.Hours: 28 hours a week. Permanent contract.Working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, within standard office hours (Monday to Friday).Salary: £19.57 per hour.Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2025.Interview: 29th September 2025.Benefits:
  • 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service
  • Charity paid cash health plan. For employees and dependants (up to age 24)
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible working
  • Charity sick pay
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension scheme
  • 4 x salary life insurance (subject to pension scheme membership)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Blue Light Card entitlement
This role is flexible and there is the opportunity to work both from home and from our office in Abingdon.-You will be required to attend regular in person team meetings in the Abingdon office.-You will be required to travel from time to time and attend meetings and cultivation events, of which some will be out of normal working hours.-This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities, and dimensions for the role.-In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.Age UK Oxfordshire acknowledges that some groups are less likely to apply for roles and we welcome applications from anyone who feels they have the skills, time and energy to commit to us. We would prefer if you live in or near Oxfordshire.Person Specification – Essential CriteriaQualifications
  • Educated to A-Level or equivalent (i.e. capacity to learn, ability to recall and apply knowledge, analyse information, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and stick with challenging tasks over time).
Desirable: A Fundraising qualification, certification or course/s in Trusts Fundraising, Bid Writing, Grant Writing & Reporting, Donor stewardship from recognised training providers such as the Institute of Fundraising, the Directory of Social Change, or other relevant training providers.Experience
  • Demonstratable experience in grant writing with a proven track record of securing income from Trusts, Foundations, and/or Grant Makers.
  • Experience in identifying, researching, and developing funding opportunities.
  • Working effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Building and nurturing relationships with grant-making bodies.
  • Working to ambitious targets and building and maintaining a pipeline.
Desirable: 2+ years of experience in Trust and Foundation fundraising. Experience in securing £100,000+ grants and multiyear funding. Experience in using data insights to inform funding proposals. Experience in working with delivery staff to collect compelling quotes, beneficiary stories, and data to help bring projects to life for potential funders. Experience working with delivery staff and finance teams to help shape budgets and translate those into funders preferred language/templates. Experience reporting on KPIs, variances and forecasting.Knowledge
  • Understanding of the Trust and Foundation landscape, with awareness of tools and approach to researching potential funding matches.
  • Basic understanding of project budgeting and grant compliance.
  • Basic proficiency Microsoft Office Suite and capacity to learn
Desirable: Understanding of relevant legislation and charity law affecting fundraising practice. Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice, particularly section 12 regarding ‘Grant-Making bodies’.Skills
  • Ability to prepare compelling, persuasive, tailored funding proposals to inspire significant grants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
  • Strong prioritisation and time management skills and the ability to manage a full workload with limited supervision whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Research skills for conducting research to stay ahead of evolving funding landscapes and requirements.
Desirable: Proficient with using and managing fundraising CRM systems to track and analyse donor information. Familiarity with Digital Fundraising Tools, knowledge of emerging digital tools and software relevant to trust and foundation fundraising.Personal Attributes
  • Genuine passion towards creating a positive impact in the lives of older people and unpaid carers.
  • Reliable and organised, consistently driving applications forward with meticulous attention to detail and maintaining high standards for shaping and refining overall proposal content.
  • Can work well alone and as part of a team.
  • Approachable, friendly, open and honest.
  • Motivated and proactive.
Other
  • You will need reliable access to broadband during working hours.
  • You need to be able to travel to the office when required.
  • You are expected to commit to the new vision, mission, and values of the Age UK Oxfordshire group, and be keen to learn / develop new skills and take on challenges.

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