Hospice

Trusts and Grants Manager

Apply by Sunday 4th October 2026

Hours: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: Band 5 £35,00 - £37,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Turn compelling ideas into vital funding for hospice care.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts & Grants Manager to grow sustainable income from trusts, foundations, grant-making bodies and statutory funders. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will build a strong funding pipeline, create persuasive applications and develop trusted relationships that help local people and their families living with life-limiting illness.
What you’ll do
  • Research and prioritise new funding opportunities, including higher-value and multi-year grants.
  • Write compelling applications, proposals, cases for support and impact reports.
  • Manage funder relationships, stewardship, reporting deadlines and grant conditions.
  • Work with colleagues across the Hospice to develop realistic, accurately costed projects.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and provide clear pipeline and income reporting.
About you
You will bring proven trusts and foundations fundraising experience, excellent written communication and strong relationship-management skills. Highly organised and collaborative, you will be comfortable balancing multiple deadlines, using insight to shape priorities and representing the Hospice professionally. Experience of CRM systems is essential; knowledge of Donorfy, volunteer management or hospice fundraising would be an advantage.
Why join us?
Join a compassionate, ambitious organisation where your expertise will directly support high-quality hospice care. We offer a generous holiday allowance, pension options, free on-site parking, flexible working opportunities where appropriate, staff discounts and access to learning and development.
Ready to make a measurable difference?
Apply with details of how your experience, skills and approach match the requirements of the role.

Apply by Sunday 4th October 2026

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please contact Lisa Herring (Head of Philanthropy) on 01442 869550.  To contact HR please email recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

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What our people say...

What our people say...

“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."

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Over 40 years of care

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