Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer - Cambridge

Cambridge City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a determined individual to lead sponsorship and fundraising for Cambridge's iconic cultural events. Responsibilities include developing proposals, building partnerships, and providing support across various teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in sponsorship or fundraising, particularly within the arts or events sectors. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Agile and Flexible working

Annual leave purchasing scheme

Professional Membership Fees paid

Staff reward and recognition framework

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development.
• Ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors.
• Passion for community events in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Lead on securing sponsorship and external funding for cultural events.
• Identify and approach potential sponsors and funders.
• Provide advice and support across the service for partnership working and income generation.

Skills

Sponsorship

Fundraising

Partnership development

Community events

Job description

Reference: CCC00507

Job Description

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, 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.

Required experience: sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development, ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors. You should be passionate about community events in Cambridge and driven to make a real difference, helping ensure the city’s festivals and programmes continue to thrive and inspire for years to come.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 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 of 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
• Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Schedule and Contract

• Hours: 29.6 hours per week
• Working pattern: 4 days (some weekends required)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid working between Cambridge office (Parsons Court) and home
• Salary: £37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro‑rata for part‑time
• Package: Part‑time basis, 37 contractual hours

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 click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

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