Trusts and Foundations Manager
ABOUT US
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
The generous support from charitable trusts and foundations, livery companies and lotteries help Missing People to be a lifeline when someone disappears. The team raises vital funds - between £600k-£950k annually - with scope for further growth.
As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, the funds you raise will enable us to be a lifeline for children and adults in crisis who are missing or thinking of leaving home, and families waiting desperately for news. The people we support continue to be hit hard by the cost of living crisis. Our Helpline staff have heard from people struggling with anxiety, debt and increased mental health challenges, who feel their only option is to disappear. Others are fleeing difficult situations at home or in care, such as abuse and exploitation.
Are you ready to bring your passion, tenacity and experience of leading and delivering a trusts and foundations programme to ensure that missing people and their loved ones are supported and safeguarded?
ABOUT YOU
You will need to have experience of:
1. Securing large (£30,000 - £100,000+) grants and exceeding fundraising targets;
2. Leading and delivering a trusts and foundations programme;
3. High quality reporting to funders;
4. Managing people;
You will also need:
1. Ability to generate quality output at speed and to deadline;
2. Knowledge of the charity sector with sound understanding of trends made by trusts, foundations and emerging funding streams;
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting compelling bids, cases for support, reports and briefings;
WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK? Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners.
We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
How to Apply
Please include your CV and a Supporting Statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 11:59 on 10/02/2025
Interviews: 19 & 20 February 2025
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo) Contract: Permanent
Job Type: Full time or part time, Choose from 28 - 35 hours per week. Flexible working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum full time (35 hours per week) or pro rata part time (e.g. £32,000 actual if 28 hours per week)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary) * • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
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