Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

At Innov8 Workshops, we support children and young people to build confidence, develop skills and create brighter futures through alternative education, wellbeing and community programmes.

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to help shape and grow our fundraising function.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity and play a key role in securing the funding, partnerships and support needed to create lasting impact across Suffolk.

Why Join Us?

Vitality Healthcare Plan – GP appointments, talking therapies, eyecare and much more
Blue Light Card Discounts
Charity Worker Discounts & Cashback Schemes
Supportive, Values-Driven Culture where you can make a real difference every day

What You’ll Do

  • Secure funding from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and other income sources.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
  • Develop new partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Write compelling funding applications and proposals. 
  • Develop donor stewardship and supporter engagement activities.
  • Represent Innov8 externally and raise awareness of our work.
  • Monitor income, opportunities and fundraising performance.

What You Will Bring

Essential

  • Experience securing funding, generating income or developing partnerships.
  • Experience building new projects, initiatives or income streams.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience writing successful funding applications, grants or bids.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results.
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience securing significant grant funding and delivering income growth against fundraising objectives.

  • Experience developing or growing a fundraising function.
  • Experience developing corporate partnerships or sponsorships. 
  • Understanding of alternative education, SEND, youth services, wellbeing or employability programmes.
  • Experience using CRM systems to manage fundraising pipelines and donor relationships.

 

Apply Now – Closing Date: 29th November 2026

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Organisation
Innov8 Workshops View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

Innov8 Workshops – Unlocking Potential, One Young Person at a Time At Innov8 Workshops, we provide alternative education for learners from Key Stage

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Posted on: 13 November 2026
Closing date: 29 November 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: FM 26027
Tags: Fundraising, Partnerships, Community Fundraising

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