Trusts Fundraising Manager

Kisharon Langdon has an exciting opportunity for Trusts Fundraising Manager to join their growing Fundraising team in North West London. 

Salary: £42,000 to £47,000 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: North West London (NW9 6TD)

Closing Date: 26th June

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a charity offering a wide range of services to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and their families. From our nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. 

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Trusts Fundraising Manager - The Role:

The Trusts Fundraising Manager plays a key role in securing voluntary income for Kisharon Langdon by leading the development and delivery of a strategic trusts and foundations programme, with responsibility for achieving significant income targets and supporting the organisation’s long-term growth. The role involves proactively shaping and managing a high-value funding pipeline, using insight, planning, and data to drive sustainable income and maximise opportunities across the portfolio.

The post-holder will take ownership of relationships with a portfolio of funders, developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies aligned to funder priorities, while also identifying and securing new funding opportunities. They will bring a strong, proactive approach to prospecting and pipeline development, ensuring a balanced mix of short- and long-term funding.

Trusts Fundraising Manager - Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and deliver a clear trusts and foundations strategy to maximise income and support organisational growth

- Build, manage and continuously strengthen a high-value funding pipeline, balancing short-term income and long-term opportunities

- Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, leading on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure significant grants and meet agreed income targets

- Prepare and submit high-quality, compelling funding applications and reports, tailored to funder priorities and deadlines

- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, developing appropriate cultivation and stewardship plans

Trusts Fundraising Manager – You:

- Minimum 2 years proven successful experience in applications to charitable trusts and foundations

- An ability to write engaging and persuasive funding applications and proposals to the highest standard

- Strong IT skills including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems

- Excellent communication skills both in written work and verbal communication

- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities with attention to detail

- Able to record and monitor income performance and report accurately to others

- Researching and gathering data and evidence to inform funding proposals and to report on impact and outcomes

Trusts Fundraising Manager - What we offer:

- 21 days paid holiday per holiday year which increases with length of service, in addition, you are entitled to bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals. (Pro-rated for part time staff)

- Company Pension scheme

- Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service,

- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues

- Development and career progression opportunities

How to apply:

Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant skills and experience for the role.

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date, this vacancy may therefore close early.

Closing Date; 26th June 2026

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support.

To submit your CV for this Trusts Fundraising Manager opportunity click ‘Apply’ now!