Grant Making Recruitment

We understand the critical importance of securing top talent to drive impactful grant-making initiatives. Our expert recruitment team is committed to connecting you with professionals who possess the expertise, passion, and vision to elevate your grant programs. Whether you’re looking for experienced grant managers, program officers, or fundraising experts, we leverage our extensive diverse networks and deep industry knowledge to ensure you find the perfect fit for your organisation.

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Grants Associate
Senior Grants Manager
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Trust and Foundations Manager
Finance Officer
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Trusted Partner to Trusts and Foundations

The team holds substantial knowledge and expertise at all levels of Grants-related recruitment and possess a deep specific understanding of the bespoke priorities, opportunities and challenges various types of funders face. We provide services for Recruitment, Executive Search and Board Appointments.

Supporting Funders Build Brilliant Teams

Our networks reach a broad range of candidates spanning a diverse range of communities; we are known as the sector leading partner for recruitment in this vibrant and engaging space. As such, we hold an exceptional track record of supporting the Trusts, Foundations and Grant Making community. We thrive in building capacity across organisations; from appointing inclusive boards and inspirational leadership to sourcing expert grant-making professionals and those that lead transformation in data and insight through to key administrative support.

Our expertise

Prospectus provides bespoke recruitment services for private philanthropic activities, respecting the unique nuances of each family and individual. 

We take time to understand your voice, mission, and aspirations, ensuring we find candidates who are not only skilled but aligned with your values and culture. 

Acting as an extension of your team, we facilitate confidential, lasting introductions—connecting you with candidates driven to make a meaningful impact. 

Corporate Foundations play a vital role in driving social change and leveraging brands to unlock investment, focused philanthropy, and impact. 

Diverse in scale and purpose, they may fund thematic areas, geographic needs, or deliver programmes directly. 

Prospectus understands their complex stakeholder landscape and the balance between independence and brand alignment. 

We provide tailored recruitment support, including inclusive leadership and governance searches for these unique entities. 

We work with philanthropic organisations delivering impact at country, regional, and global levels, from grassroots initiatives to multi-million-dollar investments. 

Our team brings deep understanding across issues including public health, youth unemployment, education, nutrition, climate, and human rights. 

Our success is due to a number of factors that we believe set us apart. These include our multinational team of consultants and researchers, our international experience and networks, personal approach and sector understanding.  

We support board, executive, and technical hires, working closely with clients to understand their drivers, culture, and vision, ensuring data and impact are at the heart of every search. 

Community Foundations hold a unique, place-based role, connecting funders and local charities to bring communities together, fund ideas, and inspire local philanthropy. 

Prospectus knows that effective funding requires talented, knowledgeable, and empathetic people with a clear understanding of grant making, local context, and service delivery. 

We have a strong track record supporting Community Foundations by connecting them with purpose-led individuals and providing bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to your organisation’s needs, timelines, and budgets. 

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    Our specialist teams work with a diverse range of charities, trusts and foundations, membership bodies, universities and social enterprises to source and place exceptional candidates across the UK.

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    • Working with Prospectus was smooth and clear. They are very responsive. We had the right candidates for interview, saving us a lot of time in shortlisting
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      Creative and Brand Manager at Versus Arthritis

    Areas we cover

    Chief Executive

    Digital

    Finance

    Grant Making

    Marketing & Communcations

    Operational

    HR, Culture & Diversity

    Policy 

    Trustees

    Arts & Culture

    Business for Good

    Education

    Environment and Sustainability

    Service Delivery

    Membership

    Public Sector

    Trusts and Foundations

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    Featured Jobs

    National Philanthropic Trust (NPT UK)

    Job #195202

    Grants Associate

    • Location: London
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #195202
    • Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
    • Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 23:59:59
    National Philanthropic Trust UK (NPT UK) and NPT Transatlantic are independent registered charities driven by a mission to make philanthropy more convenient and efficient for donors. The Charity’s clients are donors who have […]
    Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 23:59:59
    The Prudence Trust

    Job #195190

    Senior Grants Manager

    • Location: London
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #195190
    • Salary: £50,000 to £53,000 per annum
    • Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026 23:59:59

    Our client is a   young, growing grant‑making charity dedicated to transforming mental health support for young people aged 8–30yrs across the UK. The Trust  invests around £8m each year in services and research that prevents and […]

    Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026 23:59:59
    Community Foundation for Surrey

    Job #195105

    Grant Programmes Manager

    • Location: Woking (hybrid)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #195105
    • Salary: £29,000 to £40,000 per annum (FTE)
    • Closing Soon: 28 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Community Foundation for Surrey with the recruitment of a Grant Programmes Manager.

    Community Foundation for Surrey is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with […]

    Closing Soon: 28 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    Wimbledon Guild

    Job #194960

    Chief Executive

    • Location: Wimbledon, London
    • Type: Leadership and Board
    • Job #194960
    • Salary: Circa £100,000 per annum
    • Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026 23:59:59

    Wimbledon Guild is a community charity offering practical help and support, so that no one in the London Borough of Merton has to face life’s challenges alone.

    We are a dynamic charity focused on delivering a wide range of excellent […]

    Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026 23:59:59
    Orbis UK

    Job #194306

    Trust and Foundations Manager

    • Location: London (hybrid)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194306
    • Salary: £42,840 per annum
    • Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 23:59:59

    Orbis UK is part of Orbis International, a global eye care charity working to end avoidable blindness. Of the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with vision loss, around 90% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Through […]

    Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 23:59:59
    Turn2us

    Job #195198

    Trusts and Foundations Officer

    • Location: London
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #195198
    • Salary: £32,623
    • Closing Soon: 01 Jul 2026 23:59:59

    Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Turn2us in the search for a Trusts and Foundations Officer.

    Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship […]

    Closing Soon: 01 Jul 2026 23:59:59
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