Job title: Trust and Foundation Manager Hours: 35 hours per week full time (part time considered). We are very open to flexible working and remote options for this role, with at least one core day on site per week. Reporting to Director of Development Salary £36k to £40k per annum Wells Cathedral is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, renowned for its astonishing beauty, historical significance and its international reputation for music. It stands as one of the most impressive cathedrals in the UK and is a world-class centre for worship and mission, inspirational music and creative engagement with young people and visitors from around the world. Are you passionate about heritage and sharing it with people everywhere? Would you like to bring your fundraising expertise to an internationally significant heritage attraction, which as a centre of Christianity, has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries? Could you support the Cathedral’s important restoration projects, conserving and maintaining this beautiful and significant building for future generations? Job Specification The Trust and Foundation Manager role will play a crucial role in maximising funding for Wells Cathedral, helping to preserve it for the future and open its outstanding heritage to visitors everywhere. As Trust and Foundation Manager you will: · Lead on creating and developing the Trust and Foundation strategy for the Cathedral, with support from the Director of Development. · Build and maintain strong and rewarding partnerships with charitable Trusts and Foundations and achieve funding including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income. · Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets. Amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports. · Build the financial resilience of the Cathedral through prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines and driving new funding approaches. · Build strong networks and advance relationships with grant makers and trustees of Trusts and Foundations, engaging the wider Cathedral team and Chapter in developing relationships and stewardship plans. · Help realise The Vicars’ Close Project – the Cathedral’s transformational project to save Vicars’ Close and create an inspiring new visitor offer, as well as an exciting range of future projects. · Network and keep abreast of the wider funding landscape and giving trends to inform the strategy and with a view to engaging new Trusts and Foundations and identifying funding opportunities. · Lead on grant approvals, crediting obligations, progress monitoring and reporting deadlines. · Develop and manage high-quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for existing donors and new funders. Input into the design, delivery and support a range of unique events to inspire supporters and cultivate new relationships, bringing to life the extraordinary work of the Cathedral. · Support the team through additional duties as reasonably required to assist the smooth and efficient running of the Development Team and maximise the impact of the fundraising function. Some weekend and out of hours working may be required. We would like to hear from you if you: · have enhanced income streams and made a real impact upon the charitable objectives of an organisation. A degree is not an essential requirement. · have a successful track record in securing funds from Trusts and Foundations and knowledge of the broader fundraising landscape. · enjoy analysing and interpreting complex information to create compelling and exciting proposals and relevant budgets to match priorities and inspire a range of funders. · are a persuasive and influential communicator, with exceptional writing and research skills. · enjoy building and deepening relationships with a range of funders. · have an ambitious, positive, and creative approach, with experience at working collaboratively organisation wide. · have strong networking, collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others – internally and externally at all levels. · enjoy in prospect research and developing successful cultivation plans to inspire funders and secure funding. · are passionate about working for Wells Cathedral and making an impact within the heritage sector. The successful applicant will also be expected to share in Wells Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from those with existing fundraising experience and looking to further their Trust and Foundations experience in a manager role. We currently operate a hybrid model of working and are open to discussing flexible ways of working, including full and part time and remote working with at least one core day in the office. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full time or need more flexible working patterns. Please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation ahead of applying to learn more about us and why this opportunity is right for you. To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role outline and what you can bring to it. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. In return we offer: · Holiday entitlement: 6.6 weeks per calendar year (which is inclusive of bank holidays) · Pension - Defined Contribution Scheme. Contributions as % of salary: Age Employee Employer 50–55 4% 8% >55 5% 10% · A discount of 10% is available in the Cathedral Shop and Café. · Staff training and opportunities to develop your skills. · Parking space in the Cathedral car park. The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Timetable Closing date: noon 10th March 2025 First stage interviews: 19th March 2025 Second stage interviews: 26th March 2025 For our full Information Pack, please visit our website. If you have any questions, or would like an informal conversation with the Director of Development about the post, please send us a message and we will make appropriate arrangements.