The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease.
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is responsible for researching prospects, developing applications and managing deadlines to maintain and develop a strong portfolio of small and medium trust and foundation supporters, securing sustainable income for all aspects of The Brain Tumour Charity’s work in line with fundraising priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team.
You will manage and maintain a pipeline of compelling and well-written applications and reports being submitted to small and medium trusts and foundations, ensuring excellent cultivation and stewardship of these relationships. You will work with a wide variety of people including funders, volunteers and colleagues across The Charity to gather the information you need. You will also research and identify new trust prospects, interpret funder priorities and carry out due diligence checks, updating our CRM database. The role works primarily within the Trusts and Foundations team, whilst also working with colleagues from the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team to support cross-team activities and projects.
Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2 days in the office each week. Please note that our office is currently based in Fleet; however, we will be relocating to Woking from 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this future change in location.
Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.
Benchmarked salary: c.£37,500 (dependent on level)
We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser with a proven record of writing successful applications, achieving four and five figure sums and multi-year grants and stewarding these relationships. You will have the ability to develop detailed and creative proposals and supporting budgets, with excellent written communication skills, research skills and a strong eye for detail and accuracy. You will work well with other teams to gather information, be able to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritise your workload.
Responsible for identifying and researching trusts and foundations, conducting due diligence checks and building a pipeline of prospects whose funding priorities resonate with the work of The Charity.
Managed by the Trusts and Prospect Research Manager, develop and manage a portfolio of applications and reports in accordance with deadlines and fundraising priorities.
Submit relevant, professional and inspiring applications and project proposals to small and medium trusts, securing multi-year awards wherever possible.
Work with multiple departments to gather information, case studies, budgets and project updates to write compelling applications and reports.
Manage trust relationships by maintaining existing relationships and being aware of each trust’s preferences and requirements. Optimising giving potential and long-term support through excellent stewardship and donor care.
Maintain reporting systems to record fundraising activity and income generation, using our CRM database.
Deliver against agreed income and expenditure targets.
We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.
Proven record of writing successful trust applications to achieve four and five figure sums and multi-year grants
Experience of writing and submitting tailored reports for individual funders
Experience of producing project budgets and reporting against budgets
Experience of working within the charitable sector and in a fundraising team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Understanding of Trusts and Foundations and how they contribute towards The Brain Tumour Charity’s goals
Firm grasp of fundraising principles, practice and processes
Familiarity with CRM databases and a strong commitment to data integrity
Ability to communicate professionally, with an ability to adapt written communications for different audiences
A high-level of attention to detail and written accuracy
Ability to research potential funders, understand their criteria and develop appropriate applications
Strong time management and decision-making skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Highly organised, confident self-starter, capable of taking own initiative
Ability to work as part of a flexible team and contribute to group and individual targets
Proficient in use of MS Office—Excel, Word and Outlook
Able to coordinate and support volunteers within the team – managing volunteer tasks and day to day communication, providing training, support and guidance and fostering strong relationships to ensure a positive volunteer experience
Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference.
Our amazing benefits:
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities.
We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.
Whilst we'd love to have you on board, we want to be upfront as we’d hate to waste your time applying for a role where we can’t take you on. At the moment, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We're currently seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, who can remain on a permanent basis.
Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours. We'd like to encourage you not to use AI to write your cover letter as we want to get to know you, the real you!
We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at [email protected].
Advert close date: 30th August 2026
(Due to annual leave, shortlisting will not take place until 3rd September but we will endeavour to contact candidates on this day).
First interview date and location: 8th September 2026 over Teams
Second interview date and location: 14th September 2026 at our office in Fleet
The post holder will also;
Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity
Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first approach to everything you do
Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required
Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required
Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports
Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner
Work within an equal opportunities framework
Adhere to all The Charity’s policies, procedures and working
Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and The Brain Tumour Charity policies.
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