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About the Role

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is seeking an experienced Trusts & Major Gifts Manager to lead and grow a key fundraising area. This role involves shaping the trusts and foundations and major gifts program, building relationships with funders, and securing income to enhance patient care. The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence with a 170-year legacy, providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead income generation, driving the team to achieve an annual target of £1.25m+ and developing a strong pipeline of trusts, foundations, statutory and lottery funding.
Manage and develop the team, setting targets and KPIs, allocating opportunities effectively, and providing coaching, support and constructive feedback.
Build and nurture funder relationships, identifying new prospects, developing tailored stewardship plans, and representing the RHN through meetings, visits and presentations.
Develop compelling funding applications, working across the organisation to demonstrate impact, understand funding needs and secure multi-year and transformational grants.
Stay ahead of the funding landscape, monitoring trends and emerging opportunities and advising on potential new sources of income.
Oversee effective fundraising management, including budgets, reporting, CRM records, application deadlines and performance against targets.

Requirements

Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
Working knowledge of fundraising best practice.
At least 2 years’ experience of grant fundraising.
Proven record of securing gifts of 5/6 figures and multi-year opportunities.
At least 2 years’ experience in a team management role.
Experience of Raiser’s Edge (or similar fundraising database) as a tool in supporter relationship management and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience of using research techniques to acquire information about existing and prospective funders.
Excellent prospect research and profile creation.
Excellent interpersonal skills – strong influencing, relationship building and networking skills to develop and nurture donor relationships.
Ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
Ability to conceive and develop complex proposals.
A flexible approach to work as this role will require some outside of normal office hours working.
Comfortable working in a hospital setting where interaction with patients, staff, and families is common place.
Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
No sponsorship offered.

Skills

Fundraising
Team management
Raiser’s Edge (or similar)
Microsoft Office
Prospect research
Interpersonal skills
Influencing
Relationship building
Networking
Proposal development

Location

Putney
1 day per week from home

Work Type

Permanent
Part time (4 days per week)
Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years grant fundraising experience
2+ years team management experience

Education Level

Degree level (or equivalent)
Fundraising qualification (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

£37,094 (£47,380 FTE)

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions
Mental wellbeing support
Free on-site wellbeing programs (yoga, pottery club)
Access to a percentage of monthly wages early
Financial support services (low-interest loans, savings help)
Wellbeing networks (Pride, Women’s, Race Equality)
Heritage events
Free on-site parking
Cycle2Work scheme
Tech purchase support scheme
Blue Light Card discounts

About the Company

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds in a Grade II listed Victorian building.
Provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families.
Underpinned by a strong research and education framework.
A vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support.
Has a 170-year legacy of philanthropy and an ambitious fundraising programme.
Recognises the importance of environmental sustainability and strives to reduce its carbon footprint.

Equal Opportunity

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.
Encourages applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Offers reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.