Non-Profit & Social Impact, Fundraising ​/ Charity, Community Health

At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), we enrich lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, we support over 39,000 disabled children and adults through activities including riding, carriage driving, and equine assisted programmes such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. We are pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in disability sport, and the only major UK charity focused specifically on the health and wellbeing benefits of bringing people and horses together.

We welcome people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long‑term health conditions, and neurodiversity. With 24% of the UK population classified as disabled, we make a lasting impact through the therapeutic power of horses.

We are now looking for a Partnerships officer to join our Fundraising Team at our national office in Warwickshire and help us to continue our work.

Closing Date 27th November 2026

We are looking for a confident and proactive Partnerships Officer to help support the growth of our income across community fundraising and corporate partnerships. This is a hands‑on role that will support the development and delivery of our Corporate and Community and Events portfolio. We are looking for someone with at least one year's experience in a fundraising role who is organised, enthusiastic and confident building relationships.

You'll be involved in developing relationships with potential supporters, businesses, supporting In Memory and Individual Giving and getting involved in fundraising activities and events. This role offers exposure to a broad range of fundraising activity, giving you the opportunity to build on your existing experience across community fundraising, supporter engagement, corporate partnerships, individual giving and trusts and foundations. As we move into a new fundraising strategy, you'll have the opportunity to play an important role in putting our plans into action and helping to grow our fundraising.

This role involves regular travel to meet donors, supporters and colleagues across the region. The postholder must therefore hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

• Work with the Community & Events Fundraiser and Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop, grow, delivery and growth fundraising opportunities and maximise supporter relationships.
• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events and campaigns, taking ownership of agreed activities where appropriate
• Manage a defined portfolio of small events, community activities and corporate partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with individual supporters, groups and organisations and potential corporate partners to encourage supporter‑led activity.
• Research new funding opportunities and assess their suitability and eligibility.
• Attend events, presentations, engagement events, supporter‑led fundraising events and activities to provide on the day support as required, including some evening and weekends.
• Contribute to managing RDAs fundraising function data, ensuring accuracy of data and information on RDAs CRM system to comply with internal requirements and GDPR.
• Work with Member services, Coaching and Participation, Finance Teams and other staff to formulate proposals, maximising opportunities for raising funds to support core functions and projects.
• Support with organising relevant cultivation events/visits to the RDA groups and approved centres, special thanks and stewardship delivery outcomes, talks, events, tours and hospitality.
• Take personal responsibility for delivering the assigned portfolio and achieving agreed income and expenditure targets.
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