Partnerships & Fundraising Executive in Burnley

Department: Marketing

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with occasional and weekend work

Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026

Salary: £24,984 - £27,587 per annum

About Us: Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award‑winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire. We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Partnerships / Fundraising
• Lead Generation & Sales: Proactively source, pitch, and recruit new corporate partners, sponsors, and ambassadors.
• Account Management: Serve as point of contact for existing partners, ensuring contractual obligations are met and maximizing partner retention.
• Relationship Building: Host key account meetings, networking sessions, and stakeholder calls to identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Asset Management: Administer partnership assets, benefits, and communication plans to guarantee maximum value for all stakeholders.
• New Business Development: Research prospective corporate partners, write compelling funding pitches, and cold call to generate fresh income streams.
• Build and maintain positive, long‑lasting relationships with corporate partners and stakeholders.
• Review and facilitate the delivery of corporate partnership SLA terms to ensure an excellent partnership experience.
• Create and maintain a partnership‑focused CRM system.
• Co‑ordinate and execute partnership activations / contracts and proposals.
• Maintain a customer‑relations‑focused approach to support the growth and organisation of the charity/fundraising network.
• Consistently achieve and exceed defined performance targets and key KPIs for partnerships & fundraising initiatives to maintain high standards of delivery and continuous improvement.
• Fundraising Events
• Co‑ordinate the organisation and delivery of events (including presence at the event).
• Responsibility of logging new charity events for approval.
• Work closely with the operations team to plan and implement programme‑specific events, sharing expertise and providing impactful community events.
• Support on certain / seasonal events to promote the charity and associated facilities, in the run‑up to and on matchdays.
• General
• To understand and implement the charity’s safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role, and use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the charity’s values.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade 4‑9) including Maths & English.
• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a fundraising/events role.
• Confidence in working with new people or unfamiliar situations.
• Excellent IT and MS Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal communication – exceptional relationship building ability, able to engage confidently with partners, donors, businesses, and community stakeholders.
• Telephone confidence – comfortable making outbound calls, pitching opportunities, following up leads, and maintaining professional, persuasive conversations.
• Verbal and written communication – able to articulate Burnley FC in the Community’s mission clearly and compellingly, adapting tone and style to different audiences.
• Fundraising knowledge – understanding of fundraising principles, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and donor stewardship.
• Organisational skills – able to manage multiple leads, deadlines, and partner relationships simultaneously with accuracy and professionalism.
• Team collaboration – works effectively within a passionate, community‑focused team environment, reflecting the charity’s inclusive values.
• IT proficiency – competent in CRM systems, email communication, and standard office software to track partner engagement and fundraising activity.

Application Process: Please submit your CV via our careers page here. We cannot admit CVs submitted via email.

Sourcing & Safeguarding Statement: Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the charity.

Equal, Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement: Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement: Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all of our staff.

Contact: Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification.