Fundraising Manager

Organisation: Access to Sports Project
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year
Location: London, Islington
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 24 May 2026
Job Description: Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth.

Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years.

The Opportunity

The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships.

Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time.

While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time.

You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by:

Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy
Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline
Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding
This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding

Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports
Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities
Research, develop and submit new funding applications
Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies

Systems, Data & Insight

Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement
Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management
Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements
Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees

Relationship Management & New Business

Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters
Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits
Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities
Fundraising Strategy & Delivery

Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant
Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets
Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation
Collaboration & Culture

Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact
Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team
Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve
You’ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You’ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven.

Essential

Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants).
Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills
Excellent relationship management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities
Strong organisational and project management skills
Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders

Desirable

Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving
Experience implementing or working with a CRM
Experience in a small or growing charity environment

Personal Qualities

Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy
Comfortable being hands-on and “mucking in” as part of a small team
Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income
A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus)

Safeguarding & Values

Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity
Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one
A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport
Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre
The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
How to apply: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-access-to-sports-project/fundraising-manager/1065743?organisationName=the-access-to-sports-project&jobTitle=fundraising-manager