Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager

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Job description

Do you have a demonstrable track record in securing and managing six-figure grants from trusts, foundations and statutory funders? Can you write compelling applications? Are you target driven and able to meet and exceed fundraising targets? Do you have experience of internal and external stakeholder management to navigate projects from concept to proposal submission?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to maintain and develop an outstanding portfolio of Trusts and Foundations multi-year grants, working closely with the team to identify and secure transformational funding for the RSC's work on and off-stage including capital.

It is an exciting time to join the RSC with world-class productions on stage in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and in the US, our education programme impacting the lives of over 500,000 young people in schools across the country every year and cutting edge digital and research projects (as part of our Independent Research Organisation status) exploring the future of creative and cultural practice. You will be joining a confident and capable Development team, which is full of expertise, ambition and opportunity to do great work.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Working with the Head of Trusts and Foundations to meet income targets for Trusts and Foundations.
• Developing and regularly reviewing long-term strategies, with focus on six-figures+ multi-year grants.
• Liaising with colleagues across the RSC to identify fundable projects.
• Prospect research and collaboration with colleagues to identify and qualify new sources of funding.
• Submitting high quality, compelling, accurate applications with robust budgets.
• Stewarding existing supporters and building new relationships.
• Contributing to the US revenue target by identifying, cultivating and preparing applications to US-based grant makers.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrable track record in securing and managing multi-year five and six-figures grants from trusts, foundations and statutory funders.
• The ability to write exceptional, accurate and compelling grant proposals.
• A track record of meeting fundraising targets and key performance indicators .
• Line management experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.

This is a full-time, permanent position which can be based in either London or Stratford-upon-Avon, with travel between sites for events and meetings. You will be working 35 hours per week, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required. The RSC offers flexible/hybrid working.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email

The interviews will be a two-stage process in the weeks commencing 18 and 25 November.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

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