Trusts & Grants Manager

Trusts & Grants Manager

Remote working based in the UK

About Us

We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.

We are currently looking for a Trusts & Grants Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £31,000 to £34,000 per annum
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
• Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
• Flexible working and remote-first approach
• Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
• A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional to join our ambitious and purpose-driven charity at a pivotal time for marine conservation.

In this rewarding and high-impact role, you’ll have the chance to help power projects that restore marine ecosystems, protect coastal habitats and create cleaner, healthier seas for generations to come.

And, with the flexibility of a remote-first role in the UK, you’ll enjoy greater freedom to balance life’s commitments while contributing to meaningful conservation work with lasting environmental impact.

So, if you want to use your fundraising expertise to help drive real change for our seas and coastlines, read on and apply today!

The Role

As our Trusts & Grants Manager, you’ll play a key role in securing funding to support projects focused on ocean regeneration, water quality and sustainable ocean use.

You’ll develop and deliver high-quality trust and grant applications, working collaboratively across the organisation to shape compelling projects, proposals and budgets that align with donor priorities and help drive future income growth.

Building strong relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers, you’ll provide excellent stewardship and donor care, helping deepen long-term partnerships while keeping funders connected to our mission and impact.

Alongside managing relationships with existing supporters, you’ll also help identify and develop new funding opportunities, contributing to the continued growth and success of our Trusts & Grants programme.

Additionally, you will

• Contribute to Trusts & Grants goals, KPIs and fundraising strategies
• Produce high-quality progress reports and funding claims
• Maintain accurate grant and donor records through the CRM
• Support income planning, forecasting and financial record-keeping
• Lead virtual and face-to-face stewardship meetings with funders

About You

To be considered as our Trusts & Grants Manager, you will need

• Proven experience cultivating relationships with charitable trusts and foundations
• Proven experience developing compelling funding proposals and reports
• Experience developing project budgets
• Experience using CRM systems for prospecting, pipeline management and forecasting
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Closing date

Sunday 14 June 2026

Interviews

w/c 29 June 2026

Other organisations may call this role Trust Fundraising Manager, Grants Manager, Trusts Fundraiser, Philanthropy Manager, Funding Manager, Grants and Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, or Fundraising Manager.

Webrecruit and The Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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