Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

About The Courtauld 

The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It offers a range of degree programmes in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings, and in 2026 was ranked the best institution in the world to study art history, according to QS World University Rankings. The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, displayed at the Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, central London.

The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery. Founded in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since.

About The Role

Are you a motivated and experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser with a passion for arts and education? We’re looking for a Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager to drive forward relationships with grant-givers.

Join a dynamic fundraising function in the role of Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager. You’ll be playing a vital role in driving income to support an ambitious new chapter in the Courtauld’s history.

Your focus will be raising gifts from trusts and foundations towards the Courtauld’s endowment and critical needs, such as funded posts, scholarships, exhibitions and research initiatives.

Role Details

This is a permanent, full-time role working (35 hours per week) on a hybrid basis at our King’s Cross and Somerset House offices.

Salary: Grade 6 (£45,088 - £51,413).

What We’re Looking For 

An organised and self-motivated fundraiser with exemplary writing skills to raise funds from trusts and foundations and ensure excellent stewardship and reporting.

You’ll develop and deliver high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively across the organisation to shape compelling projects, proposals and budgets that align with donor priorities and help drive future income growth. Building strong relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers, you’ll provide excellent stewardship and donor care.

Main Responsibilities 

• Actively manage a personal portfolio of trusts and foundations donors, prospects and advocates to achieve agreed income targets.
• Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the Advancement Department, and with faculty, senior staff, Governing Board and Committee members, and other stakeholders to secure their assistance in identifying, cultivating and stewarding supporters.
• Oversee the accurate stewarding of gifts received from significant trusts and foundations in line with the terms and conditions of these gifts.
• Ensure that trustees and staff of significant trusts and foundations are well stewarded and that relationships with key individuals are effectively managed alongside formal reporting.

Why Join Us? 

At the Courtauld, we offer a supportive and inspiring environment where professional growth is encouraged. Some of our benefits include: 

30 days annual leave + 6 office closure days | Bicycle Loan, Season Ticket Loan | Free Gallery Access & Discounts | Staff discounts at our onsite café and coffee shop | Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme 

How to Apply 

If this is you and you believe you can carry out this role effectively, we’d love to meet you.

Review the Job Description and Person Specification then complete the online application.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact:

Hannah Hamblin, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, at hannah.hamblin@courtauld.ac.uk

Closing Date: 5th July 2026 |Interview Dates: first round: week commencing 13th July. Second round: week commencing 20th July.

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