Fundraising and Partnership Lead

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Living Sport To improve health, happiness and wellbeing by supporting people to be active. We strive to increase opportunities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to be active and participate in physical activity and sport. We work by connecting, influencing, developing people and organisations to deliver high quality events and activities across local communities. Fundraising and Partnerships Lead We are entering an exciting new phase of growth, and we are looking for a passionate and strategic Fundraising and Partnerships Lead to help us secure the resources we need to expand our impact. As our Fundraising and Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving Living Sport’s income generation strategy. You will lead on developing and managing relationships with funders, writing compelling bids and growing support from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and CSR programmes. Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire Key Responsibilities Lead on fundraising strategy implementation with a focus on trusts and foundations, corporate giving and CSR Identify, research and secure funding opportunities, developing high quality bids and proposals Build and maintain excellent relationships with funders and partners Develop engaging corporate partnerships, connecting businesses with meaningful opportunities to support physical activity initiatives Monitor funding pipelines and income targets, providing regular progress updates and insights to the leadership team About You We’d love to hear from you if you: Experienced fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and crafting compelling stories for support Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners Strong bid writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex projects into engaging proposals Excellent relationship management and funder stewardship experience Understanding of CSR and corporate fundraising, and how businesses can support social impact initiatives Experience in charity, health or sport sectors Are flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends when needed Have a full UK driving licence and access to transport We offer As a high energy and ambitious team, we are looking for a colleague who will help us meet our aims, who lives our values and culture. We believe in empowering our staff and work based on trust and respect in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and a commitment to health and wellbeing for our team as well as a positive culture. Health Shield Health scheme including health cash plans and wellbeing services Cycle to work scheme Access to a pension scheme Hybrid working - staff are expected to work at the office twice a week 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (3 days allocated for Christmas and New Year) Equal opportunities Living Sport is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults participating in sports and physical activity from harm. For further information please consult the Living Sport website www.livingsport.co.uk. As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and adults at risk, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check. Apply Please submit a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for the role against the attached Job Advert and an up-to-date CV that covers all work to date including relevant role-related experience and/or qualifications and any gaps in employment. Please send your covering letter and up to date CV to hr@livingsport.co.uk For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sally Gibson, Head of Development and Innovation sally.gibson@livingsport.co.uk Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Part-time Job function Other Industries Wellness and Fitness Services #J-18808-Ljbffr