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

    Frontline

    Membership

    Public Sector

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    Featured Jobs

    Orbis UK

    Job #194652

    Grants Officer

    • Location: London (hybrid)
    • Type: Temporary
    • Job #194652
    • Salary: £18.11 p/h (+ holiday) (£35,413 p/a equivalent)
    • Closing Soon: 27 Apr 2026 23:59:59
    Location: Charing Cross, hybrid Contract: Temporary, up to 3 months, with potential to be extended Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week Pay: £18.11 p/h (+ holiday) (£35,413 p/a equivalent) Start Date: ASAP Prospectus is delighted to be […]
    Closing Soon: 27 Apr 2026 23:59:59
    The Prudence Trust

    Job #194674

    Senior Grants Manager

    • Location: London
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194674
    • Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum
    • Closing Date: 04 May 2026 23:59:59

    The Prudence Trust is a young, growing grant‑making charity dedicated to transforming mental health support for young people aged 11–25 yrs across the UK. Founded in 2020, they invest around £8m each year in services and research that […]

    Closing Date: 04 May 2026 23:59:59
    Microloan Foundation

    Job #194579

    Trust and Foundations Manager

    • Location: London (hybrid)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194579
    • Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
    • Closing Date: 04 May 2026 23:59:59

    Prospectus is excited to be working with the Microloan Foundation to help them recruit for a Trust and Foundations Manager to join their UK team. MicroLoan Foundation is a UK-based microfinance charity that gives small loans and […]

    Closing Date: 04 May 2026 23:59:59
    Big Win Philanthropy

    Job #194216

    Program Manager

    • Location: London (five days a week in the office)
    • Type: Leadership and Board
    • Job #194216
    • Salary: Circa £70,000
    • Closing Date: 24 May 2026 23:59:59

    Program Manager
    Prospectus is supporting an independent foundation seeking a Program Manager to support Senior Program Directors and the organisations governments partners in their efforts to deliver transformational, cross sectoral […]

    Closing Date: 24 May 2026 23:59:59
    Orbis UK

    Job #194306

    Trust and Foundations Manager

    • Location: London (hybrid)
    • Type: Permanent
    • Job #194306
    • Salary: £39,766 per annum
    • Closing Soon: 27 Apr 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 Soon: 27 Apr 2026 23:59:59
    MQ

    Job #194605

    Director of Development

    • Location: Hybrid from the London office
    • Type: Leadership and Board
    • Job #194605
    • Salary: c. £75,000
    • Closing Date: 05 May 2026 23:59:59

    MQ champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. They strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated, and hopefully someday, […]

    Closing Date: 05 May 2026 23:59:59
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