Sponsorship And Fundraising Manager

Merrifield Consultants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional membership organisation in healthcare seeks a Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager to develop and implement their fundraising strategy. The role requires proven fundraising experience and collaboration across departments. This position offers a salary of £51,000+ and hybrid working options from Central London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level fundraising and sponsorship roles.
• A track record of generating income from various sources.
• Experience developing and securing commercial sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy.
• Map, coordinate, and manage relationships with sponsors and funders.
• Generate income through various fundraising methods.
• Create and deliver sponsorship packages for events.

Skills

Senior-level fundraising experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

We're delighted to be working with a respected professional membership organisation in the healthcare sector, as they look to appoint a Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager to join their established Membership, Marketing and Communications team. The Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager will take the lead on developing and delivering the organisation's sponsorship and fundraising activity, engaging with funders, sponsors, and partners to support a range of events, research projects, and learning initiatives.

Role details

Job Title: Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager

Organisation: Membership Body

Salary: £51,000+

Location: Central London, Hybrid working options

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Closing date: Friday 31st October 2025

This organisation plays a leading role in setting standards, providing professional development, and promoting excellence across their field. They are now entering an exciting period of growth - widening their opportunities for sponsorship and fundraising and ensuring these are both strategic and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of the organisation's first fundraising strategy, including a clear action plan for delivery and return on investment.
• Mapping, coordinating, and managing relationships with sponsors, funders, and sector partners.
• Generating income through individual giving, trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and commercial sponsorships.
• Creating and delivering sponsorship and exhibitor packages for events, products, and services.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments - including Events, Research, and Learning - to identify opportunities and ensure successful delivery.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level fundraising and sponsorship roles.
• A track record of generating income from a variety of sources, including individual giving, high net worth donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Experience developing and securing commercial sponsorships or industry partnerships for events and content.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship and influencing skills, with a collaborative and strategic approach.

To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.

Equal opportunity

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.