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Partnership and Events Manager
Twickenham, London (Hybrid: four days office-based, one day remote)
Permanent, Full-time
Salary £35,000 per annum
About the Harlequins Foundation
The Harlequins Foundation is the charitable arm of Harlequins Rugby Club. Working across London and the South East, the Foundation uses the power of sport to support young people and communities to thrive.
The Foundation supports thousands of individuals each year, helping to improve wellbeing, develop essential life skills and create opportunities for people who may otherwise be excluded from sport and education.
They have ambitious plans for growth and are now seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded fundraiser to help strengthen and diversify income generation through partnerships and events.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, Events and Partnerships, this is a diverse and rewarding role where you will lead an integrated programme of corporate partnerships, fundraising events and community fundraising activity.
You'll be responsible for developing a pipeline of corporate supporters, creating compelling partnership opportunities and stewarding relationships that deliver long-term value for both partners and the Foundation.
Alongside this, you'll oversee the delivery of a portfolio of fundraising events including the Rival Ride, Touch Tournament, Foundation Dinner and matchday fundraising activity, ensuring every event delivers exceptional supporter experiences and maximises income.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising events and community fundraising activity.
- Develop and grow a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects aligned to the Foundation's mission and programmes.
- Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring excellent relationship management and impact reporting.
- Develop new opportunities around staff engagement, volunteering, payroll giving and sponsorship.
- Identify opportunities to integrate partnerships, events and community fundraising activities.
- Lead and develop two members of the fundraising team.
About You
We're looking for an enthusiastic relationship-builder who combines strong partnership development skills with event management experience.
You may already be working within fundraising, partnerships, sponsorship, CSR, community engagement or events and be looking for an opportunity where you can make a tangible difference while helping to shape a growing income stream.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected sports foundation with clear ambitions for growth. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful corporate partnerships, deliver impactful fundraising events and help generate the income that enables young people and communities to access life-changing opportunities through sport.
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To Apply
To request a candidate pack and register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please send your updated CV to Kevin@charitypeople.co.uk
If your profile closely matches our requirements, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange an introductory conversation.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 9am Thursday 8th October
- First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 14 October (30-minute online interview)
- Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 21 October and/or Friday 23rd October 2026 (in person at The Stoop, Twickenham)
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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