Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer (Hybrid)

  • Entry-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 26 January 2026
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Job Description

Company Description

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.

MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.

MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.

At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF’s operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff. MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF’s values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.

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PositionJoin Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as our Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer, and play a vital role in our fundraising team. This position manages a portfolio of high-value Trust and Foundation (T&Fs) donors with complex and varying requirements. They will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead to drive transformational new business, directly generating essential revenue for MSF’s medical humanitarian operations worldwide. We are looking for exceptional candidates with specialised experience working with T&Fs and high-value donors, and a record of building strong, long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and results-driven professional, with the ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a fantastic and supportive team.


Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)

Job Purpose:

The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for supporting with the implementation of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy.

They are responsible for managing a portfolio of key T&F relationships, typically giving at the £50,000 - £250,000 level. In addition, they will drive new business from prospective T&Fs capable of giving between £100,000 - £250,000 and will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead on new business activity above this level.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of T&F fundraising including, report writing, application and proposal writing, and knowledge of restricted funding models.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of high value major donors with a range of requirements.
  • Proven track record of developing new business relationships and delivering income from prospective major donors.
  • Proven experience of planning and delivering strategic activities.
  • Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
  • Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Experience of presenting to senior decision makers.
  • Proven ability to negotiate, influence and communicate with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
  • Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and deadlines with the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
  • Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and internationally.
  • Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Interest in international, humanitarian work.
  • Commitment to the aims and values of MSF.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
  • Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
Other information

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.

Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Recruitment timetable:

  • Closing Date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
  • First round interviews: Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Thursday 19 February 2026
  • Second round interviews: Monday 23 February 2026 - Wednesday 25 February 2026
  • Projected Start Date: Dependent on applicant availability

DEADLINE: 8 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)

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