Trusts and Foundations (Grants) Manager 

New Horizon Youth Centre 

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with New Horizon Youth Centre to recruit for their next Trusts and Foundations (Grants) Manager. 

The Charity 

We support young people aged 16–24 who are experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations in London. Providing a vital lifeline for thousands of young Londoners each year, we offer holistic support through our day centre, outreach work, and specialist services.

Rooted in compassion, collaboration and determination, we are driven by our mission: to give young people’s potential a home. Our Strategy 2025–2030 focuses on ensuring every young person in crisis can access safety, stability and a path to independence. 

We are ambitious, supportive and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invest in our people and work tirelessly to remove barriers for the young people and communities we serve. 

The Role 

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing the income that makes New Horizon’s life-changing work possible. Managing a warm and well-established portfolio of five, six and seven figure trust, foundation and statutory supporters, you’ll nurture meaningful, long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a role where: 

• Over 50% of next year’s income is already secured 

• You’ll gain hands-on experience leading on six and seven figure strategic bids 

• You’ll lead on innovative, compelling proposals that speak to urgent need 

• Your work will directly improve the lives of young people experiencing homelessness 

With line management responsibility for a Grants Officer and a strong collaborative culture across the fundraising team, this role offers both professional development and the chance to make a significant impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value trust, foundation and statutory funders, cultivating tailored, strategic relationships 

• Lead on the development of compelling proposals, budgets and supporting documentation for major funders 

• Identify and research new funding opportunities to strengthen the pipeline. 

• Produce high quality reports that demonstrate impact and steward long term support 

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider team and fundraising consultants to maximise income 

• Ensure accurate CRM and financial recordkeeping 

• Contribute to team strategy, planning and income forecasting 

• Line manage the Grants Officer, providing coaching, development and oversight of smaller bids 
  

About you 

We’d love to hear from you if you bring: 

• Experience securing and managing five- and six-figure grants or multi-year gifts 

• Strong skills in researching and soliciting new highvalue funders 

• Exceptional bid writing, with the ability to turn complex information into compelling cases for support 

• Experience preparing project budgets and financial information for funders 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards 

• Excellent relationship building skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders 

• Experience in line management or supporting junior colleagues 

• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

• A collaborative, proactive and strategic mindset 

Contract Details 

Salary: £37,024–£41,600 

Location: hybrid with 2-3 days/ week in the office - 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR 

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday 

Contract: Permanent (subject to probation) 

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays 

• 6% employer pension contribution 

• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to Work scheme and staff loan policy 

• Clinical supervision and reflective practice 

• Generous training budget and Diversity Leadership Programme 

• Staff away days and regular team building 

Key dates 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 27 March 2026 
Interviews: 13 April 2026