Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Looking to use your grant writing skills to drive real, measurable change? Join SOS!SEN and help secure the funding that empowers thousands of families navigating the SEND system.SOS!SEN is hiring a Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time) to lead income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role in a small but rapidly growing charity, where your work directly translates into legal advice, support and empowerment for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities.Job title: Trusts and Foundations ManagerSalary: £35,000-38,000 FTELocation: Remote first, with roughly quarterly visits to Surrey office/LondonWorking pattern: Part-time, 3 days per weekContract: PermanentWhy this role mattersLast year, SOS!SEN supported over 4,000 families – up from fewer than 1,000 just two years ago. Demand for our free legal advice, training and SEND helplines is rising fast, and robust trust funding is crucial to sustain and grow that impact.You’ll join us at a time of real momentum. With our first CEO in place, a clear growth strategy, and a compelling case for support, we’re looking for a fundraiser who can help shape the future of our income generation. What you’ll be doingResearching, identifying and applying to relevant trusts and foundationsWriting clear, persuasive proposals aligned with our mission and 2025–26 strategyManaging funder reporting and stewardship to build long-term relationshipsWorking directly with the CEO to shape and implement our fundraising plansPlaying a key role in delivering organisational growth and impactWe’re looking for someone whoHas secured significant trust and foundation income, ideally in the £10k+ rangeWrites clearly and persuasively, with a sharp understanding of impact and narrativeIs organised, motivated and comfortable working independently in a small teamUnderstands and cares about tackling systemic inequality in the SEND systemWants their fundraising to directly change the lives of children and familiesWhy join SOS!SENYou’ll have real ownership and autonomy in your areaWe offer flexible working and a values-driven culture that puts people firstYour fundraising will go directly towards front-line support for families navigating an unfair and exhausting systemYou'll work alongside passionate, expert advocates and legal minds fighting for children’s rightsApply now to turn your trust fundraising skills into urgent impact. Help us make sure no child is left behind simply because their family can’t afford to fight for their rights.

Created: 2025-07-24