Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager
New Today
The Roundhouse is a world-renowned music and arts venue in Camden and a registered charity supporting over 10,000 young people aged 11–30 each year.
Through creative programmes, studio access, mentoring, and professional development, it empowers young people to build skills, grow their confidence, and pursue careers in the creative industries. From its iconic main space, to our state-of-the-art Creative Studios open to musicians, filmmakers, podcasters and performers aged 13-25, to the newly opened Roundhouse Works, a dedicated creative centre for 18–30 year olds – Roundhouse offers the space, support, and resources to help young people thrive.
The Roundhouse’s 13-person fundraising team has recently increased its ambitious annual target, largely driven by strong performance from the Trusts and Statutory team. Operating within a successful mixed economy model, the charity benefits from a diverse range of income sources – including ticket sales, commercial hires, and an increasingly ambitious programme of grants and philanthropy.
Trusts and statutory funding is a core part of this model. This year’s £600k Trusts target has almost been met, supported by a strong pipeline, multi-year relationships, and a wide portfolio of fundable work across employability, wellbeing, and diversity. The postholder will also be responsible for Arts Council England reporting.
With programmes closely aligned to youth sector priorities and policy initiatives, this role offers the opportunity to build on solid foundations and contribute to the organisation’s next phase of growth.
As Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager, you will:
Lead and manage a successful team (Trusts and Statutory Manager and Coordinator), delivering and growing the team’s £600k annual income target
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of trust and statutory prospects by crafting compelling proposals, narratives, and packages of support
Steward key long-term funder relationships, including Arts Council England, and take responsibility for accurate reporting and statutory funding compliance
Identify and shape new funding opportunities across a broad portfolio, including youth employability, mental health, creative skills, and inclusion
Collaborate closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Programmes, and Evaluation to ensure projects are designed with purpose, evidence, and impact
Represent Roundhouse confidently and professionally in meetings with trustees, funders, and senior stakeholders
Ideal skills and experience:
Proven success in securing high five- or six-figure grants from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders
Strong track record of creatively packaging compelling cases for support that align funder interests with organisational priorities
Experience managing and growing funder relationships with a strategic and entrepreneurial approach
Experience managing teams (formal or dotted-line) with a collaborative and supportive leadership style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a skilled storyteller capable of crafting persuasive funding proposals and impactful reports
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including board members, funders, and programme leads
Experience in youth sectors is desirable, as is familiarity with funders such as Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Garfield Weston, and bigger strategic funders
A strategic thinker with energy, creativity, and autonomy, comfortable working in an environment where innovation and adaptability are essential
Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
This is a hybrid role with minimum 3 days per week at the Roundhouse office (Closest tube: Chalk Farm). Roundhouse offer flexible working options - please discuss with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive, who we are partnering with for this appointment.
Employee benefits include:
25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
Pension scheme – 4% employer and 4% employee contributions
Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
Health Cash Plan
Group Life Assurance
Staff discount at the Roundhouse bar and café
Complimentary staff tickets
- Location:
- Nw1, London