Fundraising & Partnerships Officer (SR-SE-FP-2026-165-LD)

You will play a key role in building meaningful relationships with CERN’s current and prospective donors throughout the entire donor cycle, while managing formal obligations such as proposal preparation and reporting. In doing so, you will help generate financial and strategic support for CERN by identifying funding opportunities, securing donations and grants, and building partnerships with corporations and foundations. Development and implementation of fundraising strategies for CERN fundraising projects. Identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors, including planning and conducting of donor meetings, events, and experiences. Research and pursue of funding opportunities with foundations, including writing proposals and reports. Track, analyse, and report on fundraising performance and partnership impact. Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising with project goals, prepare donor agreements and reports. Conceptualise and produce communications materials for fundraising purposes. Support Due Diligence process.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. At CERN, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Fundraising, International relations or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grants management, donor reporting and stewardship within a non-profit charitable context.

• Proven ability to meet financial targets and manage multiple projects.

• Experience contributing to initiatives aligned with organisational mission and values, delivering measurable impact.

• Experience in fundraising for Science and Education or a related field is an asset.

• Experience in using software for Graphic Design is an asset.

• Experience in an international context is also an asset.

• Fundraising; in particular in science and education fields in a international set up.

• Stakeholder relationship management.

• Event organisation and management.

• Use of a fundraising CRM; and Office Software Packages.

• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.