Trusts and Foundations Manager (Maternity Cover)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Kew
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Fundraising
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SKILLS

Fundraising Proposal Writing Donor Relations Financial Targets Interpersonal Skills Communication Analytical Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven fundraiser to join Kew’s successful Development team for a 12-month maternity cover role. Through maximising income from trusts and foundations and achieving Kew’s fundraising targets, the Trusts and Foundations Manager (maternity cover) will enable [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] to realise its goal to help end the extinction crisis and contribute to a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. The postholder will produce high-quality proposals, effectively steward existing donors, and establish and develop relationships with new funders to Kew.

Trusts and Foundations Manager (Maternity Cover)

An excellent writer with the ability to develop persuasive proposals, you will be responsible for making funding applications to trusts and foundations and providing funding impact reports as required. You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong understanding of effective trust fundraising techniques, sound analytical skills and a meticulous eye for detail with experience of achieving financial targets. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and effective relationships with funders and colleagues. You will be a strong communicator and creative thinker with the ability to work calmly under pressure and synthesise complex information to inspire a variety of audiences.

Interviews are due to take place w/c 11 May.

*This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.*

The salary for this position is £40,000 - £45,000, depending on skills and experience [Development pay scale]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

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