Job title: Corporate Fundraising Executive - 4006
Salary: £31,670 to £36,660
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: 20th August @23.59
Please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Please note: We are looking for candidates with proven stakeholder management 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.
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 heritage preservation charity, we use 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 a proactive, relationship focused Corporate Fundraising Executive to help grow our corporate partnerships programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in fundraising. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help manage relationships with our existing corporate supporters, identify new partnership opportunities and support the delivery of a range of fundraising and engagement activities.
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Managers and Fundraising Events Manager, you will secure exciting auction items for our flagship fundraising event and support the growth of our Corporate Membership and Sponsorship programmes.
If you have a background in membership, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement or business development, this role offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fundraising, events, relationship management and business development within one of London's most iconic museums.
A confident communicator, you’ll bring initiative and flair 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 opportunity to help secure support that will shape our future.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support the delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on corporate partnerships, sponsorship and membership.
- Help build and maintain a pipeline of corporate prospects aligned with the Museum's mission and strategic priorities, undertaking research and due diligence.
- 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 of developing and managing relationships with a range of corporate stakeholders and delivering excellent stewardship
- Demonstrable track record of generating income through corporate relationships and meeting or exceeding income targets.
- 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:
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practice.
- Understanding of the museum, cultural or visitor attractions 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
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.
