Trusts & Foundations Manager
Somerset House Closing date: Wed, 01 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Development team at Somerset House raises over £3m per annum and works across four key income streams - brand partnerships, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations and individual giving. The Trusts & Foundations Manager reports to and works closely with the Head of Development to develop and deliver Somerset House's trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
Somerset House does not receive any core public funding, therefore income from trusts, foundations and grant makers is especially important. We have ambitious plans to increase philanthropic giving and this postholder will be central to realising those ambitions.
Somerset House is an inspiring cause to support, and there is a real opportunity to create rewarding associations with grant makers across activity including public programming, exhibitions, capital, artist studios and our work developing pathways for young people into the creative industries.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will look after a portfolio of existing funders, as well as cultivating a pipeline of prospects with a view to converting these into new funders.
Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrable track record of trusts and foundations fundraising, working to fundraising targets and securing gifts at the four and five-figure level
Experience of managing grant funding relationships
Excellent numeracy skills and proven ability to develop budgets, monitor management accounts and understand funder finance reports
Experience of delivering financial, KPI and commentary reporting to funders
Experience of working across an organisation to develop cross-team proposals
Excellent working knowledge of fundraising best practice, including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Practice
SKILLS:
Exceptional written skills with the ability to craft compelling fundraising asks
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, tailoring delivery to suit different audiences
Ability to work independently and manage a busy and varied workload
Meticulous attention to detail
Tact and discretion
Strong networking skills
Job Responsibilities
FUNDRAISING
Lead on Somerset House's initiatives to cultivate philanthropic support from trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies in order to reach annual fundraising targets
Grow and manage a personal portfolio of constituents, using systematic processes and solicitation plans for identification, cultivation and stewardship
CULTIVATION, STEWARDSHIP and REPORTING
Work strategically with the Director and Head of Development to cultivate and steward key trusts and foundations relationships and mobilise the Board of Trustees to make inroads with funders who do not accept unsolicited applications. Prepare briefings and cultivation plans to support this work.
OPERATIONS & DATA
Negotiate and issue funding agreements and with the Development Coordinator, ensure all crediting and reporting is fulfilled as per donor requirements
For a full list of requirements and responsibilities, please see the job pack.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trusts & Foundations Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 01 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trusts & Foundations Manager
Job: Trusts & Foundations Manager
Organisation: Somerset House
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
Please apply by 23.59 on 01 July 2026.
About Somerset House
Somerset House is the home of cultural innovators, sitting at the meeting point of artistic and social practice. We host the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community right in the heart of London.
We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history. It is this mix that empowers our programme and our organisational culture, making us a singular, compelling and inclusive place to visit and work.