Community & Corporate Fundraising Lead

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust; Sutton Green; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust in Sutton, Surrey, is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead community and regional corporate fundraising, driving partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income for our pupils and students. The role combines relationship-building with campaign delivery.

The post offers hybrid working with two days per week in the office, travel across our sites, and a pro-rata option for term-time contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
• Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
• Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHCAT sites and external locations.

Responsibilities

• Securing community and corporate fundraising income
• Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
• Developing fundraising campaigns and events
• Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
• Supporting social media and fundraising communications
• Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
• Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Numerical skills

Job description

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust in Sutton, Surrey, is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead community and regional corporate fundraising, driving partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income for our pupils and students. The role combines relationship-building with campaign delivery.

The post offers hybrid working with two days per week in the office, travel across our sites, and a pro-rata option for term-time contracts.