Volunteer Academic Partnerships Managers

What will you be doing?

As one of Fair Game’s Academic Partnership Managers, you will:

Develop and maintain Fair Game’s collaborative and strategic relationships with Universities. Identify the various funding streams that can support Fair Game’s research objectives. Prepare project briefs, funding applications, partnership pitch decks, letters, and other supporting material in line with the agreed commercial and research plan and objectives. Engage business development teams and academics to develop research proposals, while coordinating with Fair Game’s Research Project Managers. Support drafting of collaboration, commercial and partnership agreements. Support the Commercial team in developing and delivering Fair Game’s multi-stream fundraising and partnering strategy.

As an organisation, we believe that we are not perfect. We welcome creativity and will always strive to improve.    

What are we looking for?

Excellent IT and writing skills Excellent networking and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and good organisation skills Experience in preparing research proposals for funding Knowledge of UKRI and other similar funding opportunities A commitment to Fair Game’s values A passion to change football for the better

What difference will you make?

Fair Game is entirely volunteer-run, and we need a passionate individual who can support Fair Game’s commercial objectives.