Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with The Scar Free Foundation to find them a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join their ambitious and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on securing six- and seven-figure partnerships with trusts and foundations to support pioneering medical research that transforms lives. Organisation: The Scar Free Foundation Position: Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager Location: Home-based (with occasional travel to London and visits to research sites in Swansea, Birmingham, and Bristol) Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, with potential for extension subject to funding) Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum Reports to: Head of Development Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week, flexible working considered) Required: CV and Cover Letter Benefits: : 25 days annual leave bank holidays four additional days for Christmas closure, Flexible Working Key Responsibilities: Lead on developing and implementing a strategy to secure six- and seven-figure, multi-year partnerships with trusts and foundations. Collaborate with the Head of Development to align fundraising activities with organisational budgets and research priorities. Identify, research, and prioritise high-value trust and foundation prospects (£100,000). Build a pipeline of new funding opportunities through targeted research and strategic engagement. Work with teams across research, finance, and communications to produce persuasive, donor-centric funding proposals. Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring excellent engagement and long-term partnerships. Experience: Proven ability to secure and manage a grant portfolio worth £1m from trusts and foundations. Strong expertise in managing the full donor cultivation cycle and building high-value relationships. Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and create persuasive proposals. Proficiency in prospect research and tailored donor engagement strategies. Merrifield Consultants are committed to practicing a diverse and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.