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Location: St Mary's Stadium

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List

Salary: Up to £26,228

Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our communities thrive.

What is the role?

As our Partnerships Administration Officer you will provide the administrative support to the Partnerships & Fundraising team while raising funds from corporates, individuals and community sources, to support our vital community work.

You will be the key function to ensuring that our partners and donors receive the recognition and fulfilment they need, whilst managing their stewardship through our CRM platform.

What will you be doing?

Your primary responsibility will be supporting the Head of Partnerships and Partnerships Manager with various administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, taking notes and collating information while keeping the CRM system, patron wall and digital content up to date and utilised effectively.

You will develop and coordinate administrative processes for the smooth running of the team and to ensure all information is collated and financial targets are hit while working with the finance team to ensure the debtors list is managed effectively and payments made in a timely manner.

You will support on the planning, creation and implementation of an annual calendar of high-quality fundraising events while creating an effective process for managing attendee information and all post-event surveys and communication. You’ll also support event leads to coordinate our events, ensuring that all sales are recorded and that information is sent in a timely manner.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team you will ensure all supporters receive timely and relevant content updates through CRM communications, to keep them connected with the charity and our impact and aware of upcoming events in advance.

Is this you?

You are proactive, dynamic and adaptable with outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while scheduling busy diaries.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A keen eye for detail, allied with the ability to implement processes and structure to collect information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people from a range of backgrounds and form positive relationships.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of stewardship and its role in successful fundraising.
• Someone who cares about Southampton, and can demonstrate a connection with the focus areas that we address.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

• Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is Sunday the 12th of April.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.