Trusts Officer (12m FTC)

Want to help unlock life-changing projects through compelling, strategic fundraising? This is your chance to play a key role in securing income that directly supports children and adults with complex disabilities. Sense is hiring a Trusts Officer (maternity cover) to join their Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You’ll manage a mixed portfolio of funders, write engaging bids and reports, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and finance to deliver meaningful, fundable projects. Job title: Trusts Officer Salary: £40,906 per annum Contract: Maternity cover (12m) Location: Remote First– circa monthly visits to office in London, perhaps more at the start. (Pentonville Road, N1) Working pattern: Full time Why this role stands out: You’ll join a team with a strong track record—six-figure and multi-year grants already secured There’s space to grow your own pipeline and contribute to ambitious plans to reach 50,000 people by 2026 You’ll support funding across a range of services—from arts and sports to capital projects and children's support The team culture is collaborative, experienced, and focused on doing work that matters What you’ll be doing: Researching and identifying new trust funding prospects Writing persuasive, well-budgeted applications for a wide variety of projects Stewarding a portfolio of funders with tailored reports, updates and occasional visits Working closely with programme and finance colleagues to align proposals with organisational priorities Tracking progress via the CRM and contributing to shared team goals What you’ll bring: Experience building and managing relationships with trusts and foundations Confidence writing applications, reports and updates with clarity and purpose An eye for detail with numbers and narrative, plus the ability to manage a busy pipeline A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to the mission: that no one is left out of life

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025