Strategic Lead – Funding and Enterprise

  • Employer Northamptonshire Sport
  • Town / City Northampton
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Salary £33997 per annum
  • Position Type 2.5 Year(s) Contract
  • Closing Date 30/09/2024
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Are you passionate about sport and physical activity? Do you have experience in fundraising, bid writing or grant management? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people across Northamptonshire? 

If so, then you might be interested in joining our team as a Funding and Enterprise Officer.  

Job Info 

  • Salary: £34,000 (Band 3)
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Contract: Fixed-term (to March 2027)
  • Location: Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton NN4 8AW
  • Closing date: 30th September 

Contact information 

Contact name: Martin Barnwell 

Contact email: martin.barnwell@northamptonshiresport.org 

Contact telephone: 07834 495842 

About us 

Northamptonshire Sport is a leading physical activity, health and wellbeing charity based in Northamptonshire, delivering national initiatives locally. We collaborate with local and national partners to change the system, influencing strategy, policy and approaches, tackling inequalities and supporting communities to change lives through widening participation in physical activity. We also deliver sport participation events, physical activity programmes and wellbeing projects. 

About the role 

As a Funding Enterprise Officer, you will be responsible for securing external funding from a range of sources, such as trusts, foundations, companies, and public sector bodies. You will also manage the relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring that their expectations and requirements are met. You will work closely with our partners and stakeholders, such as local authorities, sports clubs, community groups, schools, and health organisations, to identify their needs and match them with suitable funding opportunities. You will also support them in developing high-quality applications and monitoring and evaluating the impact of the funded projects. 

About you 

You will have considerable experience of constructing business cases, value propositions and funding bids, with a strong track record of success. With knowledge and expertise around grant funding, commissioning, fund raising or income generation you will be able to support others through advising, training or mentoring.  

The closing date for applications is 30th September 

Interviews will be held on 7th October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

For an informal discussion about this post contact Martin Barnwell 07834 495842 

Northamptonshire Sport recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.? 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who apply under the Disability Confident scheme are guaranteed an interview if the minimum criteria score is met.? 

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply online, don’t worry – there are other ways to get your application seen. Contact – hr@northamptonshiresport.org

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