Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager
Royal Armouries
Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager 
£36,750 + £1,500 
Leeds (Hybrid)
Full-time / Permanent 
Closes 14th February


Visiting the Royal Armouries in Leeds is an engaging, informative and transfixing experience and we are looking for someone to join the team that enables these moments! 

The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire. 

Not only is this site the home of an incredible range of unique collections, but it is also approaching what promises to the most transformational phase of it’s journey yet..! The Royal Armouries in Leeds is about to embark on a multi million pound masterplan and we are looking for someone to play a key role in the delivery of this phenomenon! 

The Role 

We are recruiting a Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a trust fundraising strategy for the Royal Armouries capital and revenue projects. Duties will include:
  • Researching, preparing and submitting effective, high quality funding applications
  • Creating and maintaining a dynamic case for support and developing compelling funding proposals
  • Managing and developing relationships with new and existing supporters to ensure long-term relationships
  • Supporting the design and delivery of cultivation events

The Person 

To be considered for this role you should come to us with knowledge and experience of trust fundraising and have a proven track record of producing high quality, compelling trust and statutory grant applications. You should be a strong and confident communicator able to form and maintain relationships with partners and supporters and develop prospect pipelines. You must be passionate about the work of this incredible organisation and be committed to the Royal Armouries’ values and approach to inclusion and diversity.

Why Royal Armouries?

Not only is the Royal Armouries in Leeds a unique and enrapturing venue but it is also an inspiring place to work with an ambitious and energetic culture that people want to be a part of! The Royal Armouries is a wonderful place to work, and promotes a culture that ensures all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles. Benefits include:
  • Access to the Bike2Work scheme
  • Access to EAP Employee Assistance Program
  • 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • On-site staff car parking
  • 25% off staff shop and 10% off food in on-site café 
  • Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
This charity also has a focus on personal welfare and promotes a positive work life balance through its inherently flexible approach. There has never been a more exciting time to join this progressive and ambitious charity! 

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information:

Charlie – 07799521685 / charlie@charityhorizons.co.uk
Leanne – 07799465697 / leanne@charityhorizons.co.uk

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

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