Role Overview-
Ipswich Town Foundation is seeking to recruit a Head of Income Generation to lead, develop and deliver the organisation’s income generation activity, with a specific focus on corporate partnerships, events and community fundraising initiatives.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role ensures the charity generates sustainable income through strong partnerships, engaging fundraising events and effective stewardship, supporting the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
The postholder will lead a proactive fundraising culture, working closely with all departments and the commercial team at Ipswich Town Football Club to maximise income and enhance the Foundation’s profile and relationships.
Ipswich Town Foundation
Ipswich Town Foundation is the official charity of Ipswich Town Football Club. We care deeply about the people in our community and believe in their potential. Each week, we engage with almost 9,000 young people and vulnerable adults on a weekly basis through our diverse range of programmes across health and wellbeing, social inclusion, youth engagement, football development, and education and employability. Through the commitment of our staff and partners, we are delivering meaningful opportunities and life-changing impact across Suffolk.
Vision
An empowered, inspired and inclusive community to be proud of.
Mission
The Ipswich Town Foundation exists to provide impactful and inclusive activities to improve health, skills, opportunities, and lives of all generations across Suffolk.
By using the presence, power, and reach of Ipswich Town FC, we aim to inspire individuals to realise their potential both on and off the football pitch and create pride in their communities.
Core Values
- Honesty
- Hard Work
- High Standards
- Willingness to Learn
- Integrity
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising, Strategy & Performance
- Implement and lead the delivery of all fundraising activity driven from strategy provided by COO, focused on corporate partnerships, events and community fundraising.
- Manage budgets for fundraising activities to ensure KPIs and income targets are achieved.
- Identify new fundraising and partnership opportunities to diversify income.
- Line manage the Fundraising & Partnerships Officer, to ensure partnerships, events and initiatives are planned, organised and executed well.
Income Generation
Lead the way in using Ipswich Town Foundation’s USP to generate and grow income across multiple revenue streams, including:
- Friend of the Foundation – secure and manage ‘corporate’ and ‘supporters’ Friend of the Foundation and build lasting relationships with local businesses.
- Corporate Partnerships – secure and manage long-term strategic partnerships of Foundation programmes.
- Events – Oversee and build a calendar of innovative and engaging fundraising events for supporters to participate in whilst generate crucial income.
- Community Fundraising – Develop and grow community fundraising initiatives involving supporters, schools and other local organisations.
- Individual Giving & Major Donors – Identify opportunities to recruit and steward high-net worth individuals. Develop and enhance donor journeys to increase lifetime value and supporter retention.
- Long-Term Facility – Work with CEO and COO and relevant trustees on fundraising aspects of the facility build
Relationship Management/Donor Stewardship
- Lead an outstanding culture of stewardship with funders, corporate partners, individuals, major donors and community fundraisers to maximise the value of long-term relationships.
- Represent the charity at external events and functions such as networking to enhance visibility and develop fundraising opportunities.
- Work closely with all department heads, especially the Head of Insight, Impact and Development to relay the impact of our programmes to key stakeholders you may engage with.
- Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure fundraising campaigns are well-promoted and successes communicated to foster effective donor stewardship.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure fundraising activities comply with the charity’s safeguarding protocols.
- Ensure all partnerships the Foundation enter into are values-led.
- Prepare monthly Fundraising monthly reports, along with comprehensive reports for Trustee meetings, approved by COO.
Safeguarding
- Ensure full compliance with Ipswich Town Foundation safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and report concerns in line with policy.
- Undertake relevant safeguarding and CPD training as required.
WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN?
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefit package:
- Competitive salary
- Access to Ipswich Town match tickets
- Ipswich Town training kit
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted Ipswich Town merchandise
Applicants should be aware that due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individuals during the recruitment process.
Closing date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Ipswich Town Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ipswich Town Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.
If you have the required skills, please apply by completing an application form via the Jobs & Careers page at itfc.co.uk.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
