Trusts and Foundations Officer

Join a passionate and supportive team, fundraising for powerful work to right the injustices we read about in the news every day.

Refugee Council supports refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Founded in 1951, it provides a range of services including advice, advocacy, integration support, assistance for those in detention and research on refugee issues. The organisation advocates for the rights of refugees, offers practical assistance and works to ensure fair treatment and support for those seeking refuge in the UK.

The Trust Fundraising Team is well established. It raises £1.1m per year, and the team have great existing funder relationships, including Comic Relief, National Lottery Community Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Barrow Cadbury and City Bridge.

Embark on a transformative journey with Refugee Council as a Senior Trusts Manager, driving positive change in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers nationwide. Utilise your demonstrated success in securing substantial funding from Trusts and Foundations to lead a passionate team, nurture pivotal donor relationships, and advocate for our mission of providing essential support and advocacy. Thrive in an award-winning organisation celebrated for its high media profile, abundant resources and nurturing work culture. Join Refugee Council in making a tangible difference and be part of a team committed to creating a brighter future for those in need.

Key responsibilities

• Manage relationships with trusts with a potential or actual income of £100,000+ supporting a team income target of c.£1.1m.
• Line manages a Senior Trusts Officer and Senior Trusts and Statutory Officer supporting them with guidance and feedback, objective setting, regular one-to-ones and team meetings.
• Developing cases for support, proposals, reports and budgets, working with finance and services colleagues.
• Prepare applications and reports, holding face-to-face meetings, making calls, and organising visits to see Refugee Council’s work.

Ideal experience

• Track record of securing five or six figure funding from trusts, and multi-year gifts, achieving income targets.
• Line management or supervision experience.
• Experience of delivering a prospect research programme.
• Passionate about Refugee Council’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Holiday: 28 days annual leave (pro rata if part-time).
• Pension scheme: members contribute 4%, Refugee Council will match contribution up to 5% of gross salary.
• Work Life Balance Policies: including flexible working, study leave and special leave.
• Paid volunteering: you can take paid, flexible leave to volunteer, up to 14 hours a year (pro rata).
• Others: Free virtual medical assistance, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, free eye test, interest free season ticket loans, life assurance of 2x salary.

This role can be worked 21 to 35 hours a week (3-5 days a week).

Part-time, job shares, and other flexible working options are encouraged and supported.