Job Description

Help us change lives through football.

At Bristol City Robins Foundation, the official charity of Bristol City Football Club, we believe football has the power to change lives - and we're looking for someone who can help us take that mission further.

This is an exciting new role with a blank canvas and huge potential. We're looking for a driven, dynamic and connected Events and Partnership Manager to help us raise income, expand our reach, and rally businesses and supporters around our cause.

You'll be the key link between the Foundation and the corporate world - building strong partnerships and delivering stand-out fundraising events that inspire action and drive growth.

What you'll do:

Develop and deliver a calendar of creative, high-impact events Build and maintain a pipeline of like-minded business contacts and sponsors Lead on sponsorship proposals and activation plans Collaborate with the Comms and Fundraising teams to amplify impact Help us work towards ambitious income targets through events and partnerships.
What we're looking for:

Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, or event delivery A natural connector who builds relationships and turns conversations into results Vision, drive, and initiative - someone who sees opportunity and acts on it Confident communicator and enthusiastic event host Based in or connected to the Bristol/South West business community (desirable)
Why now?

This is a unique chance to help shape a growing area of our organisation and we want the right person at the heart of that journey.

Join us.

If you're ambitious, passionate about community, and ready to take the next step in your fundraising or events career, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days) 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice Flexible Working Environment Pension scheme Employee Assist Programme Generous CPD budget Free Eye Test Free Flu Jabs Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone) 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes:

Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying. Please note, we do not accept a CV. If you have any issues uploading your form, please email Clare.Rose@bcfc.co.uk Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Interviews week commencing the 8th September 2025 Contract: Full Time - Starting asap. Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form through the following link: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/42462?identifier=therobinsfoundation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,799.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS3 2EJ

Application deadline: 03/09/2025