Job title: Corporate Fundraising Executive
Salary: circa £32,000
Grade: Band 1
Contract type: London Transport Museum (LTM)
Reference: 4006
Team: Development - Trading
Contract details: Full-time
Location: London | Hybrid working
Application closing date: 22nd June at 23.59
Please note: We are looking for candidates with proven fundraising experience. Applicants invited to interview will be expected to clearly demonstrate this experience through their CV and provide strong examples during the interview process
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Overview of the role
Help build our corporate partnerships programme at a defining moment in our history.
London Transport Museum is the world’s leading museum of urban transport. As an education and preservation charity, LTM uses the powerful link between transport and the growth of London, culture and society since 1800 to tell the story of London’s journey over the past 200 years. The Museum’s purpose is to ignite curiosity to shape the future.
As we embark on an ambitious capital campaign to reimagine London Transport Museum, we are seeking two proactive, relationship-driven Development Executives to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of corporate partnerships at the Museum.
You will nurture a portfolio of long-standing corporate supporters, ensuring partnerships deliver mutual value. You will support with identifying and developing new business opportunities, crafting compelling funding and partnership proposals and personally manage a pipeline of corporate prospects, delivering exceptional stewardship that strengthens long-term commitment from both Corporate Sponsors and Members.
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Managers and Fundraising Events Manager, you will secure exciting auction items and table sales for the London Transport Dinner & Auction and support with building compelling events for the Interchange thought leadership programme.
A confident communicator with a proven track record in relationship management, you’ll be highly motivated, bringing initiative and flair, strong planning, organisation and research skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you’ll be motivated by the Museum’s mission and excited by the chance to help secure the transformational support that will unlock our next chapter.
If you’re an experienced relationship builder with a strong background in fundraising or stakeholder engagement, ready to make a visible, lasting impact and help shape the future of one of London’s most iconic museums, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on corporate partnerships.
- Identify, research and secure new corporate partnership, membership and sponsorship opportunities aligned with the Museum’s strategic priorities.
- Research, build and maintain a pipeline of qualified corporate prospects, conducting thorough Due Diligence to ensure alignment with the mission and values of the Museum.
- Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and partnership packages that deliver mutual value for the Museum and corporate partners.
- Act as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of corporate partners, providing high‑quality stewardship and ensuring long‑term engagement and retention.
- Ensure all contractual benefits and obligations are delivered accurately, on time and to a high standard.
- Coordinate partnership activity across internal teams, including marketing, programming and events, to maximise partner value and visibility.
- Lead or support the delivery of partnership‑related events and activations, ensuring a professional partner experience.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of partnership activity, income and communications within the CRM system.
- Produce high‑quality partnership communications, including proposals, reports, updates and newsletters.
- Monitor partnership performance and prepare clear reports that support renewals, growth and long‑term stewardship.
- Regularly review and update the content of the Museum’s website and digital supporters screen to ensure messaging is consistent with brand and strategic objectives.
- Provide administrative support for the Museum’s corporate partnerships, including minute-taking, maintaining financial records, compiling partnership data for evaluation, and responding to enquiries.
What we’re looking for
Essential skills and experience:
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising, sponsorship or partnership development practice.
- Proven experience working in a corporate partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising or stakeholder management role.
- Experience of managing relationships with stakeholders and account management at a senior level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive proposals and present confidently to senior audiences.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and deadlines simultaneously.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in written communications and contractual documentation.
- Confident user of MS Office and CRM/database systems to drive income generation.
- Proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience of supporting or delivering partnership related events or activations.
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as the programme requires to support the delivery of events and networking opportunities.
Desirable:
- Demonstrable track record of generating income through corporate relationships and meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practice.
- Understanding of the museum, cultural or visitor attraction sector.
- Experience of working with internal teams to deliver integrated partnership activity.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work for a world-renowned cultural institution
- A collaborative and values-driven environment
- Hybrid working and flexible benefits
- The chance to make a real impact in supporting the Museum’s future
Application Process
- Please apply using your CV only
- Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
- PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
- 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
