Fundraising & Relationship Manager

linkup; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community youth charity located in Grimsby is seeking a Fundraising and Relationship Manager to secure sustainable income for services aimed at improving the lives of young people. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship building and income generation skills, experience with CRM systems, and a genuine passion for the local area. Benefits include a workplace pension, free gym access, and 33 days of annual leave. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary ranging from £30,000 to £34,000.

Benefits

Workplace Pension

Free gym access

Access to Onside's Talent Academy

Bespoke training and mentoring

Access to the employee assistance programme

33 days holidays

Birthday holiday leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in income generation.
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors.
• Experience with proposal preparation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Secure major donor gifts from individuals and corporates.
• Manage community fundraising and events.
• Produce high-quality donor reports and track progress.

Skills

Relationship building

Income generation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Job description

Fundraising and Relationship Manager

Fundraising and Relationship Manager Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting and play a key role in supporting the future of young people in North East Lincolnshire We are looking for a Fundraising and Relationship Manager to join an ambitious team. As an equal opportunities' employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

About the Role

As Fundraising and Relationship Manager, you'll work within an ambitious team, securing sustainable income to ensure that the Youth Zone can deliver high-quality, safe and inclusive services for young people. This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising and Communications team, helping to generate the income needed each year to keep the Youth Zone sustainable.

• From working with High Net Worth Individuals and organisations on the Founder Patron campaign, to working on Corporate Partnerships, individual giving campaigns, major gifts and high value supporters to supporting and growing community‑led fundraising, planning and delivering events, campaigns and appeals.

About You

You will need strong relationship building skills, with a proven track record of income generation. Being able to tell good stories around local case studies to build a picture of why a Youth Zone is needed in NEL, along with presentations skills and experience of working is a must. You'll bring excellent administrative skills to the role. The team work with a CRM system and require accurate preparation of proposals, gift agreements, and reports. Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities are essential. Most importantly, you have a genuine passion for our local area and for improving the quality of life of our members.

• Income generation through personally securing major donor gifts from high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and/or corporates.
• Lower level community and corporate gifts, with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management.
• Developing a new pipeline of HNWIs and/or corporate prospects and being pro‑active in converting these to active donors.
• Supporting community‑led fundraising and events, campaigns and appeals.
• Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to proposal, sign‑up and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes.
• Producing high‑quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data and case studies.
• Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, networking events or presentations, with confidence and professionalism.
• Working to and achieving personal targets and KPIs.

About the Organisation

This is a brand‑new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community‑centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8‑19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under‑represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Free gym access
• Access to Onside's Talent Academy
• Bespoke training and mentoring
• Access to the employee assistance programme
• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Birthday holiday leave

Application Details

Location: Grimsby
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026
First Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026

INDNFP PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Fundraising and Relationship Manager • Grimsby, UK