Position: Partnership & Fundraising Officer Pay: £14.96 per hour (£29,172.00 per annum) Location: YMCA Norfolk Offices, Aylsham Road, Norwich with an element of home working Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 hours Help us build partnerships that change lives At YMCA Norfolk, we’re committed to supporting young people to belong, contribute and thrive. We’re looking for a driven and relationship-focused Partnerships & Fundraising Officer to help grow the support that makes this work possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building connections, developing creative fundraising approaches, and making a genuine difference in their community. The Role As Partnerships & Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in developing sustainable income streams through strong relationships and engaging fundraising activity. You’ll work closely with colleagues, supporters and partners to bring to life opportunities that support young people across Norfolk. What you'll be doing Building meaningful relationships Develop and maintain relationships with corporate partners, donors and supporters Represent YMCA Norfolk at events, networking opportunities and presentations Driving income and partnerships Identify and grow corporate partnership opportunities Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages and engagement offers Research and approach new prospects aligned to our mission Engaging and inspiring supporters Deliver impactful campaigns through storytelling, events and digital content Support major donor and legacy giving activity Help donors understand the real impact of their support Planning and performance Monitor and report on fundraising activity and income Maintain accurate records using CRM systems Contribute to strategic planning and future growth Further information can be found at – Partnership & Fundraising Officer Job Description What we're looking for You’ll be confident, proactive and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of people. You’ll bring: Experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development or a similar role Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to write engaging proposals and presentations Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach It would be great if you also have: Experience with corporate partnerships, major donors or legacy fundraising Knowledge of CRM systems and data-led engagement Insight into the local community or fundraising landscape The Organisation At YMCA Norfolk we are hope filled, inspiring and empowering. We aim to offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people within our community. As a value-driven organisation we want our identity to run through everything we do, so we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for not only the young people we serve but our staff too. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and most importantly – fun! For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]. Benefits Health Care Plan 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months Health and wellbeing events and activities Family friendly policies In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary Regular line management and support Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 12th June 2026 We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please email our HR Team via [email protected]