Trusts and Foundations Manager

Attractive salary and benefits package (including 32 days leave)

The British Council, one of the largest charities in the UK and an internationally respected cultural relations institution, is seeking to recruit an experienced Trust and Foundations Manager.

We work with partner organisations all over the world including governments, corporations and third sector institutions to deliver cultural relations work with maximum impact. We seek to be more effective in our partnership work in the coming years. A key role in the Partnerships Team has been created based on the recognition of significant opportunities for the British Council to work more closely with trusts and foundations.

About the British Council

The British Council is a registered charity in England, Scotland and Wales. We operate under Royal Charter and our Patron is Her Majesty the Queen. Our Board of Trustees are ultimately accountable for the organisation. We work at arm’s length from government and through our sponsoring agency, the Foreign Office, received a grant of £190m in 2010-2011. Last year, we had an annual turnover of £693m with £503m generated from our own programmes and services.

For more than 75 years, we have created international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries, building trust between them worldwide. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the Arts, Education and Society, and English language and Exams. Operating in 191 cities in 110 countries, we engage with 30 million people globally each year.

Position

The British Council is looking for an experienced Fundraiser, with specialist knowledge of UK-based and international trusts and foundations, to develop and implement an plan to generate maximum income opportunities to support our partnership income and impact goals.

You will have: a proven track record of securing funds from trusts and foundations; experience of researching and identifying funding opportunities and shaping solutions which deliver results; excellent communication skills with an ability to present credibly (both in writing and orally) to internal and external stakeholders. It is also desirable that you have a track record of working with HNWIs.

You must read the Candidate Information and Role Profile before you make an application. They contain vital information on how to apply, our selection procedures and the application deadline, as well as job-specific information.

Closing date: 4 November 2011. Completed applications should be returned to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org.

If you have any problems downloading the application pack please contact UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).