Senior Trust and Statutory Manager

Job Introduction

Trust and Statutory fundraising at Diabetes UK has grown significantly in recent years, driving forward huge advances in the quality of care and support that people with diabetes receive. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Trust and Statutory Manager to lead our fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory funders. You would take on an established programme and a team with a diverse portfolio, including small trusts, statutory funding and restricted funding for our research, diabetes services and peer to peer support programmes across the UK. This is a critical role in an ambitious, successful and supportive team: if this appeals, we would love you to apply.

Interview Dates:

1st Stage - Tuesday 11th April 2023

2nd Stage - Monday 17th April 2023 

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
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 If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk

Role Responsibility

This ambitious individual will be responsible for a team bringing in income of circa £2m from a wider range of funders, supporting a wide range of work. You will build a strong pipeline of proposals and have experience delivering unrestricted and restricted income strategies, small trust fundraising, grant management, reporting and contract compliance. You will lead and manage your team, and proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders, internally and externally. You will oversee budgeting and planning and share your expertise with the wider P&P team, supporting colleagues to secure and manage restricted funding at scale.

Brief overview of the key areas of work

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting strategic direction, leading, and managing your team to grow income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders year on year
• Ensuring best practice is followed in terms of grant management, contract compliance, bid development, project prioritisation, donor stewardship and impact reporting
• Working with other members of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Senior Management Team to track KPIs, build team capacity and support cross team working
• Managing a small portfolio of funders and acting as a point of escalation/support with other funders as required
• Working with colleagues to ensure a strong pipeline of prospects and projects exists to ensure sustained income growth

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

• A track record managing and building a high value and high-volume trust portfolio, with funders supporting a wide range of work
• Advanced understanding of Trust and Foundation fundraising and bid generation, funding cycles, reporting, contract compliance and planning
• Experience managing their own and others’ work with tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities
• An innovative and decisive approach, with strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK