Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer

Cambridge City Council

We’re looking for a determined, creative and resilient individual to lead on securing sponsorship and external funding to support some of Cambridge’s most iconic cultural events, including the Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guildhalls programme, and the City Events programme.

You'll take ownership of identifying and approaching potential sponsors and funders, developing proposals, and building meaningful partnerships that help sustain and grow these much-loved events. Working closely with event leads, the Audience Development Officer, the Creative Partnership team and others, you’ll also identify potential grant funders and lead on the development of successful bids.

As our in-house expert in fundraising and sponsorship, you’ll provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the service, helping to shape our approach to partnership working and income generation.

You’ll bring experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development, ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors. Most importantly, you’re passionate about community events in Cambridge and driven to make a real difference, helping ensure the city’s festivals and programmes continue to thrive and inspire for years to come.

What we can offer

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance – 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework – including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Hours: 29.6 hours per week.

Working Pattern: 4 days (some weekends required).

Contract: Permanent.

Salary: £37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.

Location: Hybrid working between our Cambridge office (Parsons Court) and home.

More Information

You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.

If you would like an informal chat, please email frances.alderton@cambridge.gov.uk.

Application Process

To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application. If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self‑Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.