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Candela VR
Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

What will you be doing?

Candela is a volunteer-run nonprofit. We're growing our funding base in 2026, and this role is about making that happen. Working alongside our directors, you will have the opportunity to:

Sponsorship and funding:

  • Identify and approach potential sponsors, starting with companies whose values or sector align with our mission: we teach physics through VR experiences including solar energy and fusion, so there's a natural fit with energy, renewables, and sustainability companies
  • Research and apply for relevant grants, particularly in education, STEM access, and social impact
  • Help develop and refine our sponsorship packages and pitches for different audiences
  • Develop and manage a funding pipeline

Partnerships and relationships:

  • Develop relationships with companies who could support us through funding, equipment donations, or employee volunteering
  • Explore partnerships with organisations in the energy and sustainability sector who may have CSR budgets or outreach programmes aligned with what we do
  • Help us build credibility and visibility with potential supporters

Note: As we're a small team, you'll have real ownership over this area. You can shape the approach based on your own experience and networks.

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in fundraising, business development, partnerships, sponsorship, or grant writing - whether professional or through voluntary/community work
  • Confidence approaching organisations and building relationships, particularly at a corporate or institutional level
  • Strong written communication since you'll be drafting proposals, emails, and applications
  • Someone who can commit roughly 3–7 hours per week, with flexibility around your schedule
  • Passion for education, equity in STEM, or making technology accessible to young people

Nice to have: a background in energy, renewables, or sustainability, but this isn't essential. What matters most is your ability to build relationships and secure support.

What difference will you make?

By leading on this, you'll be directly contributing to our goals to:

  • Educate students aged 14–18 on the real-world applications of physics using VR
  • Increase equitable access to super-curricular STEM activities in disadvantaged communities
  • Show young people that physics can lead to exciting careers beyond academia

Organisation
Candela VR View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer
Posted on: 22 March 2026
Closing date: 03 May 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Education, Partnerships, Science, Sustainability, Corporate Fundraising, Grants

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.