Envision has launched its latest, three-year strategy. We aim to build the reach and impact of our work, deepening our presence in our hub cities and expanding into new areas of high need and low charity presence. Location: London or Birmingham. Permanent contract Part time or Full time (minimum 4 days a week). £30,000 -£38,000per annum (additional £2,000 London weighting) Start Date: Immediate As our Trusts and Foundations Manager you will support the development and stewardship of fundraising from trusts and foundations, including corporate and major-donor trusts, so that we can secure the resources and build the partnerships we need to fulfil these aims and deliver our mission. You will join at a moment of momentum – we have increased our income year on year over the last three years, diversifying our sources and moving a greater proportion of funding to multiyear and unrestricted streams. We are seeking a candidate who will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented background and the need to move funding and focus to them, bringing funding partners together behind this shared mission. Key Responsibilities: Manage our relationships with existing and past funders, through engaging and high-integrity stewardship and communications Track trust and foundation developments to identify new fundraising opportunities from independent trusts and foundations, including those associated with major donors and businesses. Identify new prospects and build a strong pipeline of potential funders through desk research, social media, events, network mapping and building personal networks Develop strong case of support, using impact data and case studies alongside external evaluations to communicate Envisions works Lead on writing trust and foundation applications that support our three-year plan, focussing on applications valued between 4 and 6 digits. Manage the reporting and feedback requirements of our trust and foundation portfolio. Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: Previous experience of successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations Experience of developing high quality case for support and/ or tailored proposals for funding Demonstratable success in building and maintaining relationships with new & existing funders, including prospect research experience Experience of project management– highly organised, with the ability to work with initiative and manage your own time to meet deadlines Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. Please note, we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview. To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online. Deadline - Midnight Tuesday 18 February Please note : We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application