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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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
      Patricia Conti
      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

    The Advocacy Project

    Job #195078

    Head of Business Development

    • Location: London (hybrid)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #195078
    • Salary: £49,200 to £53,300 per annum (FTE)
    • Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    Prospectus is excited to be working with The Advocacy Project in their search for a new Head of Business Development to join their team. The Advocacy Project ensures that London’s most vulnerable people have meaningful choice and […]
    Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

    Job #195053

    Learning Manager

    • Location: London
    • Type: Contract
    • Job #195053
    • Salary: £47,500 per annum
    • Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is a leading independent funder.  They aim to improve the natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.  They provide c.£50million annually in grants to […]

    Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT Management Ltd)

    Job #195034

    Senior Finance Partner

    • Location: Victoria (hybrid)
    • Type: Temporary
    • Job #195034
    • Salary: £43.63 per hour + holiday
    • Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    Location: Victoria, hybrid (2 days per week in office)
    Contract: Temporary, initial 3 month contract with the possibility to become permanent
    Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
    Salary: £43 per hour plus holiday (£78,500 salaried […]

    Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    Middlesex In The Community

    Job #194775

    Chief Executive Officer

    • Location: London / Finchley
    • Type: Leadership and Board
    • Job #194775
    • Salary: £80,000
    • Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    Job Description
    Middlesex in the Community (MITC) is the charitable arm of Middlesex Cricket, dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through the power of sport. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Middlesex County […]

    Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    The Church of England Pensions Board

    Job #194949

    Regional Adviser (Financial Wellbeing)

    • Location: Remote (with travel across the North East)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194949
    • Salary: £61,499 per annum (FTE)
    • Closing Soon: 10 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    The Church of England Pensions Board provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the Church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 44,000 people rely on them for their pensions. The Board also […]

    Closing Soon: 10 Jun 2026 23:59:59
    The Church of England Pensions Board

    Job #194948

    Regional Adviser (Financial Wellbeing)

    • Location: Remote (with travel across the South West)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194948
    • Salary: £61,499 per annum (FTE)
    • Closing Soon: 10 Jun 2026 23:59:59

    The Church of England Pensions Board provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the Church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 44,000 people rely on them for their pensions. The Board also […]

    Closing Soon: 10 Jun 2026 23:59:59
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