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Senior Trusts Manager
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Senior Trusts Manager
Senior Trusts Manager (Maternity Cover) – Fixed-term
About the Role
Pancreatic Cancer UK is seeking a Senior Trusts Manager (Maternity Cover) to contribute to a critical phase of organisational growth and secure vital income to support their mission: significantly improving survival outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer.
In this strategic, hands-on role, you will lead the development of the Trusts & Foundations programme, driving sustainable income growth while managing a direct report. This involves overseeing high-value partnerships, securing five and six-figure gifts, and building impactful case statements that influence major multi-year donations.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a charity fundraising professional to take charge of an established programme, strengthen key donor relationships, and deliver dividends with transformative reach.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Trusts & Foundations programme, driving incremental income growth.
- Develop and maintain high-value trust funding pipelines, ensuring allocation of resources.
- Secure major donations (minimum £100,000+ aggregately) to meet programme targets.
- Build, maintain, and expand relationships with major donors and foundations.
- Shape compelling cases for support, aligning with organisational fundraiser priorities.
- Manage a direct report, providing leadership, guidance, and performance development.
- Ensure compliance with grants and support office policies and procedures.
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Requirements
To excel as Senior Trusts Manager, you should have:
Essential Skills & Experience
✅ Strong background in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a verified track record of securing five/figure gifts ✅ Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and grow pipelines of new trust prospects ✅ Demonstrated experience in line management, with a commitment to team motivation and development
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Bonus Considerations
✔ Experience working within a pioneering charitable organisation ✔ Familiarity with fundraising strategies and pipeline management
Benefits
- Generous employer pension contribution (up to 5%)
- 28 days annual leave (increasing with service length) + bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity leave provisions
Role Summary
- Salary: £50,876
- Contract: Fixed-term (14 months), primarily maternity leave cover
- Working pattern: Hybrid-based in London (2–3 days in-person per week)
- Closing date for applications: 24 June
- Reference: Quote 3006JP when applying
Apply by submitting your CV to Ashby Jenkins Recruitment, partners in specialist charity recruitment.
💡 For further details, visit Ashby Jenkins Recruitment or contact their team directly.
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