Role Overview:
The Talent Set is excited to be working with a fantastic charity supporting to recruit an Interim Trust Funding Officer for an initial 5-month FTC. This is a pivotal role that will focus on enhancing income generation from trusts and foundations, with an emphasis on identifying and cultivating new funding opportunities. You'll lead a strategic project to revitalise business development processes and ensure a robust and future-focused funding pipeline.

The charity has a strong foundation of highly engaged supporters and has delivered consistent results in recent years. However, there is considerable potential to expand their donor base and reach new funders. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of trust fundraising within a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a prospecting project to strengthen the new business pipeline for trusts and foundations.
• Review and prioritise existing donor lists to identify high-potential opportunities.
• Collaborate with prospect research colleagues to integrate qualified leads into the central pipeline.
• Map upcoming funding opportunities and create a calendar to support strategic team planning.
• Ensure CRM and pipeline data is accurate, up to date, and aligned.
• Identify and research potential new funders.
• Support the creation and execution of cultivation plans to build new relationships.
• Contribute to compelling proposals that align with donor interests and strategic goals.
• Support stewardship and reporting for new and existing donors.
• Gather impact data to contribute to funder updates and reports in collaboration with internal teams.
• Work cross-functionally with fundraising colleagues to identify fundable projects and submit high-quality proposals and reports.
• Coordinate with international network partners to strengthen donor relationships and proposals.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated success in managing and developing donor pipelines within a fundraising environment.
• Proven experience identifying and securing funding from new trust and foundation donors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, engage and build lasting relationships.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly proactive, organised, and solutions-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools to create professional proposals, reports and presentations.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player, with a flexible and positive approach to change.
• Capable of working to individual targets while contributing to shared team objectives.
• Commitment to inclusive, values-led leadership, with an understanding of feminist principles and equity, diversity and inclusion best practice.

What’s On Offer:

• A hybrid working pattern with 1 - 2 days per-week in the Central London office (remote options available).
• A salary of up to £39,500 pro-rata for the successful candidate.
• A 5-month FTC in a truly fantastic organisation.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.