Trusts & Foundations Manager

Job Summary

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will oversee DanceEast’s funding pipeline, prepare and submit applications, report to funders, and manage relationships. Working closely with the Head of Communications & Development, the post-holder will set plans, identify and pursue key prospects.

Job Description

Salary: £21,000 (0.6 FTE , pro-rata to £35,000)

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will oversee DanceEast's funding pipeline, prepare and submit applications, report to funders, and manage relationships. Working closely with the Head of Communications & Development, the post-holder will set plans, identify and pursue key prospects, and steward funders, to achieve an annual fundraising target.

Job Requirements

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will build on DanceEast's strong track record of securing investment from grant givers and will inherit a mixed pipeline of new opportunities and existing relationships. The post-holder will join at an exciting time for DanceEast, as the organisation finalises a new business plan, which is already supported by a lead gift from which the organisation can build further investment.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundation Manager, with demonstrable success in raising funds from various sources including individuals, trusts, and foundations, to work alongside the Head of Communications & Development and lead a complementary portfolio of fundraising activities. The post would suit a fundraiser who wants to be at the heart of driving change at one of the UK's most vibrant, impactful, and established dance organisations.

While we are seeking an established fundraiser, we are also open to applications from individuals who do not have experience in

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Job Overview

Job Title: Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Artform: Dance
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Location:

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Job: Trusts & Foundations Manager

Organisation: DanceEast

Postcode: IP4 1DW

How to Apply

The Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form should ideally be completed electronically and emailed to [email protected]; or sent by post to Bill Armitage, Head of Operations & Resources, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich IP4 1DW, marked “Private and Confidential”. Please note that CV’s will only be considered when attached to a fully completed Application Form.

Completed applications must arrive at DanceEast by Noon on Tuesday 29 September. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview at the Jerwood DanceHouse on Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 October, and candidates should be available on these dates.

Contact name: Bill Armitage
Contact email: [email protected]

About DanceEast

Based at the state-of-the-art Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich Waterfront, and operating in the East of England and beyond, our mission is to create new and exciting ways for people to move or be moved, through participating in, experiencing, or producing dance at its very best. We promote dance as an avenue for self-expression, discovery, and fulfilment; to enhance health and wellbeing; and as a tool to unite people and communities.

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