Find your place in the field of good food

Our goal is to connect good people with good food. We advertise sustainable food jobs and training opportunities to help jobseekers and employers find each other.

Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Fundraising Relationship Manager

The Country Trust
Remote working

Posted: 8 Dec 2025

Deadline: 11 Jan 2026

Compensation: £33,000-£40,000 FTE depending on experience

Paid Full-time Part-time Flexible hours Permanent Remote working

Job description

Fundraising Relationship Manager

• Hours: 30-35 hours to be discussed. Overnight travel required occasionally
• Annual leave: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Pay: £33,000-£40,000 FTE depending on experience.
• Location: Home-based, England. The North West and the Midlands are of particular interest, but other locations could work, provided you are within easy reach of Country Trust activity.
• Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.  

What you'll do

We’re looking for a Fundraising Relationship Manager to nurture and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, identify new opportunities, and help shape our exciting Gaming for Good work. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser or you bring transferable skills from sales, account management or marketing, you’ll play a key role in securing income that directly benefits thousands of children each year.

You’ll build warm, purposeful connections, create tailored, compelling proposals, and provide inspiring updates that keep supporters engaged and motivated. This role is perfect for someone who loves meeting people, spotting potential, and telling stories that bring our mission to life.

About you

We’re open to applicants who are new to fundraising but have excellent communication skills, creativity, strong organisational habits, and a genuine passion for what we do. You’ll work from home, with occasional travel to meet supporters and visit our programmes, supported by a friendly and collaborative team spread across the country.

About The Country Trust

The Country Trust is a growing, energetic charity helping children in disadvantaged children connect with the land that sustains us all. Through food, farming and countryside experiences we provide opportunities that build confidence, curiosity and real-world learning that can transform their futures. 

Application information

Please apply at https://www.countrytrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.

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