The Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations role is to assist the department in delivering the revenue and capital targets. You will forge strong relationships with key trust and foundation funders, with a focus on proactively seeking opportunities to secure multi-year funding and diversify the portfolio, while identifying and cultivating new opportunities. Excellent communication skills and a clear, concise and evidence-based writing style when conveying the Collection's aims and ambitions to potential funders will be key to this role. Supporter care and stewardship also play an important part of the position. Working closely with all departments at the museum and effective internal communication will be crucial for the success of the post holder. This role reports to the Head of Development. Essential For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/ Fundraising and Stewardship For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/ Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight 26/04/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered. Interviews for the role will take place week commencing, 04/05/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview. Start date: As soon as possible Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Job Summary
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Job Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in relationship development and account management, with the skills and ability to cultivate prospective and existing funders to maximise funding opportunities.
- Exceptional communicator and writer with an excellent eye for detail.
- Proven track record in securing and managing significant grants (six or seven figures) and of working in partnership with a wide variety of internal and/ or external stakeholders. Job Responsibilities
- Contribute towards realising the fundraising targets through maintaining and increasing income from existing and new sources.
- Build effective, long-term relationships with your portfolio of trusts & foundations and prospect pipeline through regular communication, attendance at events and face to face meetings.
- Produce clear, specific and compelling applications to Trusts and Foundations that have the capacity to give up to six- and seven-figure grants and donations. Useful Links
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