Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 35 hours/week (open to 0.8) 
Location: Hybrid, with 3- 4 days per week in the office in Leatherhead, Surrey
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays, pension scheme, flexible working and a number of family-friendly policies

We are pleased to be working on this fantastic opportunity to join Perennial, the UK’s only charity supporting the horticultural community who have an ambitious vision for growth in trusts and foundations fundraising.

As Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager, you will take the lead in developing and delivering a trusts and foundations fundraising strategy, building on a small supporter base while unlocking significant new income opportunities. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify, shape and develop fundable projects, translating impactful services into compelling funding propositions that resonate with grant-makers.

This role offers the chance to build and grow a fundraising programme with genuine potential, developing relationships with both existing and prospective funders while securing support for services that improve people's lives.

To be successful as the Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager, you will need:

• A proven track record of securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.
• Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline and developing compelling funding applications and cases for support.
• Strong relationship management and stewardship skills, with the ability to build lasting partnerships with funders.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 3150MA.

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If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.