Fundraising Lead: Strategic Grants & Foundations Growth in London

Fundraising Lead: Strategic Grants & Foundations Growth in London

London Full-Time 27000 - 32000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead fundraising efforts and build relationships with trusts and foundations to drive income growth.
  • Company: A passionate football charity transforming young lives through the power of sport.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Office-based role in Camden Town with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and help empower young people through football.
  • Qualifications: Strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

The predicted salary is between 27000 - 32000 £ per year.

Our client is a football charity on a mission to transform the lives of young people through the magic of football, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to play regardless of ability to pay, and delivering programmes that support young people’s development on and off the pitch.

Location: Camden Town (Office Based 5 days a week)

Salary: £27,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on industry relevant experience)

Overview

Two graduate roles are available at the organisation: Fundraising Lead and Programme Operations Coordinator. The roles work together to support programme delivery and income growth.

Responsibilities

  • Programme Operations Coordinator: Plays a central role in the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Working within established processes and with guidance from the Senior Programme Coordinator, you will coordinate scheduling, resources, records, and communications so that every session runs smoothly and to a consistently high standard.
  • Fundraising Lead: Focuses on the organisation’s largest income stream, Trusts and Foundations. You will operate in a fast-moving environment where agility, independent thinking, and proactivity are essential. You will build and manage funder relationships, lead on significant funding bids, and help shape the strategy that drives income forward.

About You / Qualifications

  • A strong academic background or equivalent professional experience. Graduate from a top university with a 1st or high 2:1 and high A’Level results.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
  • Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organisation professionally in external meetings.
  • Outstanding written communication skills - clear, persuasive and tailored to different audiences.
  • Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise information quickly.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to juggle competing deadlines.
  • A fast learner who embraces feedback and continuously looks to improve.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK with no future sponsorship required.

To learn more about both roles, please visit our website and hit apply.

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Fundraising
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