Trusts & Partnerships Manager
Job or Trustee?
Job type
Salary
Hours
Closing date
Organisation
If you are someone who can spot opportunity early, build strong relationships, and turn real-life impact into funding that delivers, this could be the role for you.
You will lead our trusts and foundations income, building a strong pipeline and securing the funding needed to sustain and grow our work across the North East.
This is not just about writing bids.
It is about creating a consistent, strategic approach to funding that supports where we are going as an organisation.
You will take ownership of income, keep things moving, and make sure our work is understood, valued, and invested in.
What you’ll be doing
Lead and grow our trusts and foundations income
Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
Write clear, compelling applications grounded in real impact
Develop long-term and multi-year funding opportunities
Build strong relationships with funders and partners
Manage reporting, stewardship, and renewal conversations
Work across the organisation to gather insight, data, and stories
Line manage and support a part-time Funding Officer
Keep a clear handle on income, performance, and what needs to shift
What we are looking for
Someone who can turn insight into strong, fundable propositions
A confident writer who can communicate impact clearly and persuasively
Strong relationship builder with funders and partners
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Experience securing significant grant funding
Comfortable taking ownership of income targets and delivery
Able to work independently and keep momentum going
Why it matters
Demand for our work continues to grow.
This role ensures we have the funding in place to respond, not just in the short term, but in a way that builds long-term resilience.
Food can be the gateway to release from food insecurity. At Feeding Families we are more than just food.
About Feeding Families
We get the right food to the right people at the right time, but we do not stop there.
We are building something bigger. Stronger systems, better partnerships, and routes out of crisis that actually last.
Our values are simple. Dignity. Integrity. Action. Together.
If those are yours, you will fit in here.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our Application Form, outlining why you meet the criteria of the job description and return to Hazel Ditchburn at hazel@feedingfamilies.org.uk
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us on 0191 908 7163.