Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer - Cambridge

Cambridge City Council; Kingston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local city council in the UK seeks a dynamic individual to lead sponsorship initiatives for its cultural events. The role will require developing and executing fundraising strategies, identifying potential funders, and building partnerships. Candidates should have experience in fundraising, a passion for community events, and be able to support event leads effectively. The role also offers a hybrid working pattern with competitive benefits, making it ideal for those keen on making a community impact.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile and Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development, ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors.
• Passion for community events in Cambridge and drive to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sponsorship and fundraising strategies for Cambridge's cultural events.
• Identify and approach potential sponsors, funders and grant bodies.
• Prepare and submit proposals and bid documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors and funders.
• Advise and support managers and colleagues on partnership opportunities.

Skills

Sponsorship experience

Fundraising expertise

Partnership development

Community engagement

Job description

Job Description

Reference: CCC00507

We're looking for a determined, creative and resilient individual to lead on securing sponsorship and external funding to support some of Cambridge's most iconic cultural events, including the Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guildhalls programme, and the City Events programme. You'll take ownership of identifying and approaching potential sponsors and funders, developing proposals, and building meaningful partnerships that help sustain and grow these much-loved events. Working closely with event leads, the Audience Development Officer, the Creative Partnership team and others, you'll also identify potential grant funders and lead on the development of successful bids. As our in‑house expert in fundraising and sponsorship, you'll provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the service, helping to shape our approach to partnership working and income generation.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage sponsorship and fundraising strategies for Cambridge's cultural events.

Identify and approach potential sponsors, funders and grant bodies.

Prepare and submit proposals and bid documents.

Build and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors and funders.

Advise and support managers and colleagues on partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development, ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors.

Passion for community events in Cambridge and drive to make a real difference.

Benefits

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance (25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework – including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Working Pattern

Hours: 29.6 hours per week (4 days per week, some weekends required).

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.

Location

Hybrid working between the Cambridge office (Parsons Court) and home.

More Information

You can find more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment and Our People & Culture Strategy.

Application Process

To be considered for this role, please click 'Apply Online' and submit an application. If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self‑Serve (ESS) and accessing the 'Useful Links' (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and clicking on 'CCC Job Opportunities'.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.