Head of Partnerships and Fundraising

Head of Partnerships and Fundraising

Culture Network LCR CIC Closing date: Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Contract
North West

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Head of Partnerships & Fundraising at The Culture Network LCR: build funding pipelines, ABID subvention deals & sponsorships that boost cultural programmes and fill hotel beds.

Job Description

The Culture Network LCR is a membership CIC representing more than 80 cultural organisations across the Liverpool City Region. As our Head of Partnerships & Fundraising, you'll build the funding and partnership pipeline that turns the region's cultural programme into investment: ABID subvention propositions, funding bids, sponsorship and commercial partnerships that fill hotel beds and strengthen the Network itself.
You'll work hand in hand with our Marketing & Communications Manager, who makes sure the activity you fund is seen and reaches the right audiences. The role is funded by the Liverpool Accommodation BID (hotel bed levy); continuation is subject to a formal ROI assessment of the ABID partnership.

What You'll Do

Horizon-scan members' forward programmes and their visitor economy potential, spotting what can extend stays and fill off-peak periods
Build and manage a live pipeline of funding opportunities: public, private, trust, foundation and commercial
Act as the single point of contact between members and ABID for events subvention
Build sustained relationships with ABID, levy-paying hotels and destination partners, co-developing joint propositions
Set a clear ROI framework and report quarterly to the Board, ABID and hospitality partners

Job Requirements

The Culture Network LCR is a membership CIC representing more than 80 cultural organisations across the Liverpool City Region. As our Head of Partnerships & Fundraising, you'll build the funding and partnership pipeline that turns the region's cultural programme into investment: ABID subvention propositions, funding bids, sponsorship and commercial partnerships that fill hotel beds and strengthen the Network itself.
You'll work hand in hand with our Marketing & Communications Manager, who makes sure the activity you fund is seen and reaches the right audiences. The role is funded by the Liverpool Accommodation BID (hotel bed levy); continuation is subject to a formal ROI assessment of the ABID partnership.

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Horizon-scan members' forward programmes and their visitor economy potential, spotting what can extend stays and fill off-peak periods
Build and manage a live pipeline of funding opportunities: public, private, trust, foundation and commercial
Act as the single point of contact between members and ABID for events subvention
Build sustained relationships with ABID, levy-paying hotels and destination partners, co-developing joint propositions
Set a clear ROI framework and report quarterly to the Board, ABID and hospitality partners

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Fundraising
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    North West

How to Apply

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4455318799/ Apply via the Linkedin listing link by 10am on Monday 14th September 2026.