Aspens Charities
Trusts & Foundations Manager
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Trusts & Foundations Manager
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location Hybrid role / Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
Hours 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Salary £36,000 – £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Closing date Tuesday 21st July 2026
Interview: Friday 31st July 2026 (availability required)
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities.
We ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact us ahead of time.
About Aspens
Aspens’ mission is to:
- Deliver high-quality care and support for individuals on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities.
- Meet their needs and aspirations.
- Empower growth through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead our fastest-growing income stream.
This role:
- Plays a key strategic role in securing funding for life-changing services.
- Works across the organisation to identify projects, develop compelling bids, and build donor relationships.
- Suits those passionate about creating meaningful funding opportunities with a collaborative, results-driven approach.
The Role
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation
Key responsibilities:
- Ownership of Aspens’ trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Developing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with our strategic priorities.
- Collaborating with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and senior leadership to:
- Write high-quality bids.
- Manage funder relationships.
- Ensure adherence to funding compliance, grant management, and reporting (application to reporting).
- Growth-oriented role with an initial income target of £100,000+ in Year 1, plus long-term expansion plans.
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What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement the trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Identify and research funding opportunities across major trusts and foundations.
- Work with colleagues to shape and innovate fundable projects.
- Write persuasive funding applications tailored to charitable funders.
- Build and steward relationships with grants and trusts.
- Manage grant reporting, compliance, and impact tracking.
- Collaborate cross-organisationally to maximise funding potential.
- Champion best practice within trusts and foundations fundraising.
What We Offer
Development & Career Growth
- Paid training and opportunities for recognised qualifications in health and social care.
- Career progression pathways within Aspens.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible hours, including options for bank shifts.
- Freelance structure with hybrid location flexibility.
Benefits
- Paid DBS check arranged by Aspens.
- Nest Pension with death in service benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders support.
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Discounts & Privileges
- 20% discount at Aspens High Street stores for all staff.
- Discounted staff menu at Bluebell Café (Pembury).
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 referral bonus).
Recognition & Culture
- Employee of the Month and other recognition programmes.
What We’re Looking For
You must have:
- Proven expertise in trusts fundraising with a track record of securing multi-figure grants (£50k+).
- Experience in compelling fundraising applications.
- Knowledge of major funders, including:
- The National Lottery
- Lloyds Bank Foundation
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management.
Preferred but not essential:
- Experience in charity, health, social care, or autism/disability sectors.
- Practical CRM tools expertise (e.g., Salesforce or similar).
Apply today, and we’ll arrange a discussion with our team!
How to Apply
- If shortlisted, we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.
- We’ll respond to all applicants but may request follow-up updates on status.
- Offer decisions follow interviews.
- Final offer is subject to DBS checks and reference checks.
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