Trust and Foundations Officer

About the role

Are you a highly persuasive and compelling communicator with excellent writing skills? Do you have an interest in higher education and in making a difference? If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.

The Advancement Division is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Trusts and Foundations Officer to contribute towards the growth of the Trusts and Foundations programme. This role is broad and varied and will support a range of fundraising activities from researching potential funders to managing a portfolio of trust and foundation prospects. This is an ideal opportunity to play an integral role in an ambitious and hard-working team and will suit an individual with drive and a keen interest in higher education and the fundraising space. 

What you would be doing

In this role, you will support the Trusts and Foundations team with a range of activities including:

• Working with academics and other key Imperial staff to identify fundraising opportunities and collate information and budgets
• Identifying prospects that align with these fundraising priorities
• Managing a portfolio of trusts and foundations and working closely with senior academic and administrative staff to cultivate relationships and secure gifts of £25k and over
• Producing effective written proposals, applications, presentations and reports for fundraising and stewardship purposes.

For the right candidate, this role is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with exposure to other areas such as Principal and Major Gift fundraising.

What we are looking for

• Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience of working in or knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising
• Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent standards of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to demonstrate ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues up to senior level
• Efficient administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended role. 

Hybrid working will be considered for this role; see Imperial’s Work Location Framework for further information.

Should you have any queries please contact: Clare Olding, Head of Trusts and Foundations – c.olding@imperial.ac.uk

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