Fundraising & Partnerships Officer – Maternity Cover.

The role

As our Fundraising and Partnerships Officer, you’ll play a key part in helping us raise the income needed to support vulnerable young people through housing, health, and wellbeing services. Your primary focus will be securing grants from trusts and foundations, but you’ll also get to flex your fundraising skills across a variety of income streams, including corporate partnerships, community initiatives, and events.

You’ll have the opportunity to manage relationships, research opportunities, and take ownership of the fundraising pipeline — all while being part of a friendly, values-driven organisation dedicated to empowering young people.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts and Foundations

Corporate Fundraising

• Develop partnership proposals and deliver high-quality stewardship.
• Support ongoing communication with corporate supporters.
• Identify and approach potential corporate sponsors.

Fundraising Events & Community

• Assist in organising YMCA Cornwall events and support third-party fundraising.
• Engage with local supporters to help them meet fundraising targets.
• Promote and support local fundraising activities and maximise Gift Aid claims.

General Duties

• Represent YMCA Cornwall at meetings and networking events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather impact data and funding needs.
• Maintain accurate records and produce regular fundraising reports.
• Support a culture of fundraising across the organisation.

About you

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a flair for building relationships, writing compelling proposals, and securing funding? YMCA Cornwall is looking for a motivated and versatile Fundraising and Partnerships Officer to join our team and help drive vital income to support our work across the region.

• Demonstrable success in trust fundraising or a similar fundraising role.
• Excellent written communication and research skills.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal abilities.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects.
• A team player with a passion for youth empowerment and community impact.

The benefits

• Starting Salary: £33,344.82 per annum (pro-rata)
• Contract: 12 month maternity cover. Part time. 30 hours per week (5-month probation period with review at 2 months).
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive and flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Hybrid working considered (office base in Penzance).
• Generous 8% pension with 3% personal contribution and 5% given by the organisation.
• Flexible working policies to fit around your commitments.
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme plus cycle allowance when used for work – secure lockable storage.
• Employee discount scheme with Blue Light, and Charity Worker Discounts.
• Workplace Health Scheme and Employee Assisted Programme.
• Dedicated parking.
• Investors in People Accredited.

Location

YMCA Cornwall, Penzance (Hybrid options considered)

To apply

The full job description and person specification can be found here.

To apply, please complete the application form here, and return it to Louise Mallas by Friday 8th May 2026. louisemallas@ymcacornwall.org

More information

Closing Date: 8 May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 18th May

Start Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026