Cultural Services

Arts Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused cultural organization in Cambridge seeks a Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer to lead sponsorship initiatives for iconic events. This role involves identifying potential sponsors, developing proposals, and managing relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising within the arts and a passion for community culture. This position offers a permanent contract of 29.6 hours per week, supporting Cambridge's vibrant festival scene.

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, fundraising, or partnership development within arts or culture.
• Passionate about community events.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and models.

Responsibilities

• Develop a fundraising and sponsorship strategy with annual delivery plans.
• Identify and negotiate agreements with high-value sponsors.
• Monitor obligations to sponsors and develop proposals for grant funding.

Skills

Sponsorship for events

Project management

Relationship management

Corporate sponsorship

Fundraising techniques

Grant funding proposal writing

Job description

Published: Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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’ll be 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.

Hours & Working Pattern: 29.6 Hours (4 days a week)

Job closes 25/01/2026 at 11:59pm.

Job Requirements

• Delivering sponsorship for high profile events
• Project management and administration
• Developing and maintaining high quality relationships with sponsors and funders
• Seeking and managing corporate sponsorship
• Experience working in an arts‑based environment
• Drafting sponsorship agreements and contracts
• Budget‑management processes and techniques
• Writing grant funding proposals
• Awareness of corporate partners and potential funders in the Cambridge area
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques and models
• Equal opportunity and diversity legislation

Job Responsibilities

1. Working with the Marketing and Communications Manager, developing a fundraising and sponsorship strategy, with annual delivery plans for each programme area.
2. Working within the parameters agreed in the strategy and delivery plans, identify and negotiate agreements with high-value sponsors for major events, ensuring at all times that the event leads are involved and engaged in this process.
3. Work with the 3C Legal Team to put in place signed contracts with sponsors.
4. Monitor the delivery of obligations to sponsors, including existing high-level sponsors, liaising with marketing and events teams as necessary.
5. Identify potential grant funders and lead the development of proposals, working with event leads, the audience development officer, arts development team and others as appropriate.

• Job Title: Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer
• Artform: Events
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: East

How to Apply

Apply via Cambridge City Council jobs portal. Job closes 25/01/2026 at 11:59pm.

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