Development Manager (FTC) in Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge

Salary: £44,000‑£48,000 p.a. full‑time equivalent, dependent on experience

Basis: Fixed‑term contract (12 months). Full‑time, part‑time or flexible.

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

The role

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high‑value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long‑term support for our work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
• Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
• Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
• Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
• Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
• Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
• Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
• Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
• Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. You should have:

• Experience in securing and developing long‑term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
• Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
• Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
• Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
• Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
• Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
• A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
• Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly. All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission‑aligned non‑profit organisations in over 60 countries. We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full‑time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company‑wide closure at the end of each year.
• Pension. We provide an 8 % employer contribution on top of your minimum 4 % employee contribution.
• Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
• Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
• Travel to work. Through our Cycle‑to‑Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.