Sported, Fundraising Lead

Location:  Flexible (UK-wide)

Sported is looking for a proactive, experienced Statutory Fundraiser who can develop and implement a new strategy in this area, working alongside the Deputy CEO, Managers in each home nation and our advocacy lead.

The role offers significant autonomy, aiming to develop connections, promote models of delivery and generate income for Sported and its groups by illustrating the difference they make and advocating for them.

Whilst the primary focus is statutory funds, the role also requires the management and development of existing trust and foundations relationships (including Garfield Weston, National Lottery amongst others).

As a 50-strong organisation already helping over 3000 community groups, Sported is looking to play an even more significant role in the sport for development sector.

You will be joining a diverse team of exceptional people from across the UK, all with an enviable purpose and drive to deliver the best service to our network of groups, Volunteers and Partners. Sported supports communities across all regions of the UK.

Essential knowledge and experience:

  • A track record of securing income from a range of statutory and trust sources and advocating for strategy change
  • Strong understanding of statutory and trusts landscape – with a particular focus on government’s community agenda
  • Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
  • Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
  • Experience of working with internal and external parties to develop partnerships bids
  • Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organisational priorities.
 

Essential skills & attributes: 

  • Highly-motivated and self-driven with an ability to prioritise workload and operate with limited direction
  • Outstanding communication skills, particularly writing
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strategic outlook and ability to connect dots internally and externally
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
 

To view full details of the Fundraising Lead role, please view our Job Pack.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds especially from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities as well as those with lived experiences of tackling inequalities, as we believe diverse voices are instrumental in creating transformational change. 

Closing date for applications: midday on Monday 13 February 2023 (extended)

To apply for this role please, click here.