Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations)

The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College has the ideal opportunity for a dynamic individual who wishes to play a hands-on role in engaging supporters with heritage, history, and public engagement.

The Old Royal Naval College is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 600-year history. Our magnificent Baroque buildings and grounds are open to the public and are one of London’s most popular visitor attractions, welcoming over 700,000 visitors every year.

Via award-winning learning programme, volunteering initiatives and a wealth of events, we hold a central place within the local community and provide opportunities for diverse audiences to share our significance. As a charity, the support received from supporters and visitors is invaluable and ensures that this national treasure remains in the best possible condition for the enjoyment of all.

The role

Prospectus is supporting the Old Royal Naval College to recruit for a Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations). This is a permanent role paying a salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum. We are considering both full-time and part-time candidates. This role is based in our offices in Greenwich, London.

The postholder will be responsible for driving the growth of Trusts and Foundations income especially at the five- and six-figure level, with a particular view to supporting unrestricted income and major projects in the pipeline. You will work closely with the Head of Development to define funding opportunities and articulate a bespoke case for support, according to funder requirements and the strategic priorities of the organisation.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of trusts and foundations fundraising with a track record of making successful applications to funders, including writing engaging bids using clear and appropriate language, and face to face presentations. You will be a determined and results-focused individual, with a track record of achieving targets.

How to apply

The Old Royal Naval College are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via the Prospectus website.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Greenwich Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.