Teens Unite Fighting Cancer

Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support. We're an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer. We're not here to cure cancer. We're here to empower young people to rebuild their lives and thrive beyond a diagnosis by taking part in our specialist activities, programmes and residential stays. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our team. Demand for our support is growing rapidly, with a 48% increase in young people registering over the last 12 months. As we grow, we're embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: building the first purpose-built retreat in England for young people overcoming cancer. This pioneering, first-of-its-kind development will transform the support available to young people for generations to come. We're looking for an experienced, ambitious and creative Trusts & Grants Manager to play a vital role in making this vision a reality. Combining exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to develop standout, compelling pitches and applications, you will secure vital funding for both this transformational project and our existing services, to ensure we reach our ambition of providing 30,000 opportunities for teenagers and young adults over the next decade. Who you are: You thrive on building relationships and are a natural storyteller with a strong strategic instinct - someone who understands what matters to a funder and can build genuine connections between their priorities and the work, impact and ambitions of Teens Unite. You understand that a successful funding application is never simply about changing a few words in an existing proposal. You have a talent for developing persuasive, engaging and individually tailored applications and reports that stand out and inspire funders to invest in our work. You'll research every opportunity, take the time to understand each funder's priorities and motivations, and build meaningful relationships that keep Teens Unite front of mind when funding opportunities arise. You'll adapt the tone, emphasis and case for support accordingly - while always retaining Teens Unite's own language, personality and brand. You'll have a strong track record of securing funding and building a successful pipeline and recognise that the relationship with a funder doesn't end when the funds are received. You'll take pride in nurturing relationships, demonstrating the impact of their support and building long-standing partnerships with the potential to grow over time. You'll have experience of exceeding fundraising targets and taking ownership of the complete funding journey -from identifying opportunities and developing compelling applications, through to managing grants, demonstrating impact and securing future or repeat funding where appropriate. You'll take real ownership of delivering tangible results, bringing fresh ideas, ambition and a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities. The role: As a self-funded charity, grant income is a vital and growing area of fundraising at Teens Unite, supporting both our current service delivery of activities, programmes and residential breaks, and our ambitious plans for the future. Teens Unite currently raises £200,000 per annum from grants and trusts, and we are looking to grow this year on year through developing and delivering an ambitious grants fundraising strategy, which will support Teens Unite's current service delivery and work towards raising the remaining 50% needed of our £6.5million capital appeal to build England's first purpose-built retreat for young people overcoming cancer. This isn't about simply stepping into a bid writing role, it's about thinking creatively to retain existing funding relationships and seeking new opportunities with the ability to balance ambition with integrity, ensuring funding opportunities genuinely align with organisational priorities and values. We need you to: Take ownership of Teens Unite's trusts, foundations and grant income programme, working towards agreed annual income targets across programme, core and capital funding. Develop and deliver an ambitious trust and grants fundraising strategy to grow income year on year, across programme, core and capital funding Research prospective trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations and identify opportunities that align with Teens Unite's work and ambitions. Write compelling funding applications, proposals and cases for support Develop project budgets and funding packages in collaboration with colleagues Build, nurture and maintain long-term relationships with funders Manage grant agreements, reporting requirements and payment schedules Produce engaging, evidence-led impact reports that clearly demonstrate how funding has been used and the difference it has made Monitor income performance against agreed targets and maintain accurate fundraising records and pipeline reports Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the impact of funding secured What we offer: When joining Teens Unite, you can expect: Annual performance-related bonus opportunity Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Christmas office closure Optional company-contributed pension scheme Recently refurbished offices and free on-site parking To be part of an inclusive and dynamic work environment with a dedicated and growing team Responsibility and ownership of an income stream that is fundamental to Teens Unite's growth and future Support in your personal and professional development, including access to training The chance to make a real-life difference in the lives of young people Essential experience and qualifications: Demonstrable experience securing income from trusts and foundations Experience of securing capital funding, and multi-year, core and programme funding Strong relationship building skills Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting Developing relationships with major trusts and foundations Excellent organisational and project management abilities Summary of Key Milestones We will commence first round of interviews: From Wednesday 30th September Should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date, applications will close early.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow an established, high-performing fundraising team, shaping the next phase of Teens Unite's growth as we enter the most ambitious chapter in our history. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the delivery of an ambitious five-year income strategy that broadens and deepens relationships with major donors, philanthropists, corporate partners and leads the charities capital appeal. You will redefine how the charity approaches modern philanthropy, creating innovative partnerships that generate shared value while increasing both impact and income. Who we are: Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support. We're an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer. We're not here to cure cancer. We're here to empower young people to rebuild their lives and thrive beyond a diagnosis. As we approach our 20th anniversary, we are entering the most exciting and ambitious chapter in our history. We have bold plans to treble the number of young people we support, grow our income beyond £3 million per year and open the Home of Teens Unite, England's first purpose-built retreat for teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer. To help us achieve this vision, we are looking for an exceptional fundraising leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy. This is a rare opportunity to join a charity with a proven model, strong foundations and ambitious growth plans. You'll inherit an experienced and successful fundraising team whilst playing a leading role in shaping the next phase of our development. Most importantly, you'll help ensure thousands more young people affected by cancer can access the support, experiences and opportunities they deserve and build a facility that will support generations to come. The role: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy will provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity at Teens Unite. You will oversee and develop our income generation strategy, ensuring existing income streams continue to grow whilst creating new opportunities for transformational support. A key focus of the role will be philanthropy, major donors and capital fundraising. You will build meaningful relationships with major donors, high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, trusts, corporate supporters and strategic partners, creating opportunities for significant investment in the future of Teens Unite. You will also play a central role in securing funding for the Home of Teens Unite, a transformational project that will create England's first dedicated retreat and support centre for young people living with and beyond cancer. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to wider organisational strategy and help guide the charity through an exciting period of growth and development. Key Responsibilities: We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional relationship-building skills. Someone who can inspire supporters, lead a talented team and deliver ambitious growth. Strategic Leadership Lead the development and delivery of Teens Unite's fundraising and philanthropy strategy. Develop plans to support the charity's ambition of becoming a £3 million income organisation. Identify opportunities for sustainable income growth across all fundraising streams. Provide regular fundraising performance updates to the Chief Executive and Board. Philanthropy & Major Giving Build and manage a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and major supporters. Cultivate, solicit and steward significant gifts and long-term philanthropic partnerships. Create high-quality donor engagement plans and stewardship programmes. Capital Appeal Leadership Play a leading role in securing funding for the Home of Teens Unite. Develop and manage a pipeline of prospects capable of supporting the capital appeal. Create compelling cases for support linked to the project. Deliver significant philanthropic investment in support of the appeal. Team Leadership Provide strategic oversight, management and support across all income streams. Create a positive, high-performing and collaborative culture. Ensure individual fundraising strategies align with wider organisational goals. Responsible from growing current annual income for £1.4million per annum to £3million per annum over the next 5 years. Why this role is different: This isn't a role where you'll inherit a struggling fundraising programme and spend your first year fixing problems. You'll join an organisation with: A strong reputation and clear purpose A committed and experienced fundraising team Existing successful income streams Significant growth opportunities An ambitious capital appeal Clear board and leadership support A vision capable of inspiring major supporters and philanthropists You'll have the opportunity to build a major donor programme from the ground up, shape the future fundraising strategy of the organisation and play an integral role in delivering a truly unique national project. Who you are: We're looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraising leader who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing charity. You may currently be working as: Head of Fundraising Senior Philanthropy Manager Major Donor ManagerSenior Fundraising Manager Most importantly, you'll bring: Essential Significant experience in major donor, philanthropy or high-value fundraising. A proven track record of identifying and securing five and six-figure gifts. Experience managing and developing fundraising teams. Strong relationship-building and networking skills. Experience building and managing fundraising pipelines with high-net-worth individuals. Excellent communication and influencing skills. The confidence to engage and build relationships with senior stakeholders and major supporters. Experience of capital appeal fundraising. Desirable Experience within youth, health, cancer or social impact organisations. Knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising. Reporting to: Chief Executive Direct reports: Trusts & Grants Manager, Events & Challenges Fundraising Team and other fundraising staff as the charity grows What We Offer: Performance-related bonus Hybrid and flexible working 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Christmas office closure Pension contribution Professional development and training Recently refurbished offices with free on-site parking The opportunity to help shape a nationally significant project and positive change the cancer care landscape for young people. Direct access to the Chief Executive and Board Summary of Key Milestones We will commence the first round of interviews from Wednesday 30th September Should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date, applications will close early.