General Manager

Magic Me is the UK’s leading provider of intergenerational arts activities, working with people most impacted by covid, young and older people, including care home residents.

The arts have a vital role to play in post-pandemic community building, and this is a crucial and exciting time in Magic Me’s development.

Could you be our new General Manager, the chief steward of Magic Me’s overall organisational health? A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, alongside the Director and Programme Director, can you help shape and deliver the organization’s strategy and vision?  Can you be responsible for the financial, HR and operational systems of Magic Me and co-lead the implementation of our Anti-Racism Action Plan? Your work will enable our team of staff and artists to design and deliver high-quality, innovative arts programmes with our communities of participants and partners across London and Essex.

Person Specification: Essential

• A passion for the work of Magic Me, the power of the arts within community building, and for challenging ageism.
• Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusion and an understanding and proven experience of working within a culturally diverse community.
• Experience of financial admin and management for charities including: creation of management accounts; liaising with finance professionals e.g. external accountant Confident with all things financial and able to navigate, create and enjoy budgets.
• A proactive mindset with a view to optimizing current systems. An interest in ongoing learning and development.
• Demonstrable experience of organisational management.
• Collaborative, flexible and highly skilled in organising a diverse workload with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills to connect and engage the whole Magic Me team, its stakeholders, participants and the wider community.

How to Apply

Download the Application Pack and full details on our website: 

Deadline for applications: Send your application to us by Monday, 15th November. We will not be able to consider applications received after this deadline.

We welcome and encourage applications from Deaf and disabled people, Asian and Black candidates, and those from other minoritised ethnic communities. Our board and staff are actively working on a new anti-racism strategy. We believe that by increasing the diversity within our organisation and leadership, we will improve the quality of our work.

Access All Areas seeks a flexible, pro-active and people-focused Access Administrator to join the Access All Areas team to manage access related administration including Access to Work, universal credit and invoices for work, particularly for our company of learning disabled and autistic Associate Artists.

You will be well organised and have excellent attention to detail, with strong basic finance skills. Your excellent communication will mean that you can clearly share financial information with all colleagues and learning disabled and autistic artists.

About Us 

Access All Areas makes award-winning, disruptive theatre by learning disabled and autistic artists. 

Our performances create intimate moments of interaction between artists and audiences; occupying unexpected spaces in venues, on the streets, and in public buildings. We’ve toured our work across the UK and internationally.

Through our Performance Company we support the artistic development of some of the world’s leading learning disabled creatives, who are all graduates of our award-winning Performance Making Diploma held at the Royal School of Speech and Drama. Our Transforming Leadership programme is changing ideas of who can lead and how, and ensuring that learning disabled and autistic creatives have a voice at all levels of our culture. 

Job Description 

Responsibilities

• To manage the process of making claims to Access to Work for artists and staff, working with the Executive Director, Support Workers, and Associate Artists.

• To manage new applications or renewal applications for Access to Work grants for artists.

• To work closely with our company of learning disabled and autistic artists, and their legal appointees if appropriate, to support Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance claims and reporting.

• With our Access Manager, to support and advocate for Associate Artists at occasional external meetings related to finance, benefits, or Access to Work grants, such as job-centre or universal credit meetings.

• To manage all invoices for and with our Associate Artists, working with our Programme Manager and Accountants to ensure timely payment for artists.

• To manage any issues relating to self-employed status for artists, including freelance tax returns.

• To support the Access Team with administration.

• To ensure any personal financial information relating to our Associate Artists is stored systematically and securely.

• To help maintain company databases.

• To present financial and other information to Associate Artists in a clear accessible format (Easy Read training will be provided)

• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Person Specification

Essential

You must:

• have experience of office administration.

• have uncompromising attention to detail.

• have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• have good basic maths skills.

• be familiar with MS Office products, including Microsoft Excel, and have good basic IT skills.

• be interested in disability, theatre or the arts.

• have a pro-active, flexible, patient and kind approach to work.

Desirable

It’s not essential, but it might be helpful in the role if you:

• have some experience of financial administration or processes.

• have experience of or a significant interest in working with people with learning disabilities or autism.

• have some experience in, or interest learning about, processes surrounding benefits or Access to Work.
 

• Responsible to: Executive Director

• Responsible for: N/A

• Other key relationships: Access Manager, Programme Manager, Company Coordinator, Accountants

This role is open to applicants living in any area of the UK. We aim to facilitate a fully flexible approach to working, to allow for caring responsibilities or access needs.

We are open to discussing a reduced-hours contract of 28 or 32 hrs per week, with pro-rated salary, to allow for caring or access needs.

Access All Areas are an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome people who identify as D/deaf or disabled; and Black, Asian and Global Majority applicants as they are currently underrepresented in the arts.

If you feel you meet all the requirements of the role but have difficulty applying due to access obstacles, please get in touch to discuss how we can make the process accessible for you.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form on our website.

We are looking for someone with experience in monitoring and evaluation processes, theories of change and social research to be our new Monitoring & Evaluation Manager. The person who takes on this role will lead on the creation, planning and delivery of our monitoring and evaluation, progressing our sector-leading impact measurement and reporting practices – described as “the best of the third sector” in Society Guardian. 

We have recently developed a new Theory of Change and will be finalising a new Evaluation Framework by early 2022, which details how we will measure our progress against these aims. As well as coordinating and managing monitoring and evaluation against these, there is an opportunity for the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to continue to shape and develop these to ensure that we continue to measure our impact effectively and communicate it in a compelling way. 

The role is suitable for someone currently in an administrative or officer role who is keen to step up, or someone already working at manager level and involved with monitoring, evaluation and learning activities who is keen to develop their skills within a vibrant arts charity. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of social change as it launches its next chapter of work in London, Manchester and Nottingham. 

Streetwise Opera is an arts organisation working with the homeless sector to inspire change and empower people to realise their own creative potential. We aim to transform lives by supporting people to make meaningful connections through the arts, rebuild social networks, improve wellbeing and develop new skills. 

We engage world-class artists to collaborate with diverse individuals affected by homelessness to create powerful works of art, and to positively impact how society views homelessness. And we use the arts to explore and innovate how homeless services can be best designed for individuals. 

Recruitment process

Download the application form on the vacancy web page.

Return a completed application via email by 10pm on Thursday 18 November 2021.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 December 2021.

We seek applications from all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the arts and homelessness sectors. To find out more, read our Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our workforce, including disabled people and/or people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

We welcome applications from people who have been affected by homelessness. Those who can demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification, and have lived experience of homelessness, will be guaranteed a first round interview. Please ensure that you communicate this clearly in your application. 

Introductory sessions on Zoom

We will hold introductory sessions on Zoom for anyone who is interested in applying to this role, to share more information about our work and answer any questions. Please note that attendance to this session is optional, and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

These will be on Monday 8 November from 1pm to 2pm, and Monday 15 November from 1pm to 2pm. The details for these sessions can be found on the vacancy web page.

If you are creative, relational, organised,  have experience with facilitating workshops, and love meeting and forming relationships with people, this might be the perfect role for you.

Talitha Arts is an integrative creative arts charity that offers creative arts workshops to those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, and homelessness). We are Talitha Arts is seeking an artist and/or arts therapist (from any creative arts background) as project manager for Talitha’s partnerships and programmes.

The majority of the role will include developing new partnerships, building on existing ones and project managing all of Talitha’s programming in the UK and abroad (including workshops, events and activities). We are looking for someone with experience in the creative arts and some experience leading/co-leading workshops (with children, older people, and/or vulnerable people) who is willing to be trained as a Talitha practitioner, as there will be a need to facilitate (within a wider team) 3-4 programmes per year. The role is mostly home-based but will require travel into London for all meetings and programmes. 

Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to training and workshops. Talitha is a charity with Christian foundations, and while this position is open to those of all faiths and none, we are seeking someone who is sympathetic to our Christian roots and values. 

At Talitha, we recognise the inequity regarding employment and opportunities brought about by structural oppression and marginalisation. Thus, we encourage and warmly welcome applications from underrepresented groups such as ethnic minorities, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates. 

If applying through CharityJob, lease include a cover letter along with your CV. 

Programme Manager

Job title: Artistic Programme Manager.
Salary: £25,000 per annum. 5 days per week. (Approx 37.5 hours. Note: We would consider job-share/flexible working hours).

Global Grooves is seeking a highly organised, motivated, and dedicated individual to help develop and manage our funded programmes and touring productions. The role will offer administrative and project management support to set up, deliver, market and evaluate projects associated with our learning and participation programme both on and off site as well as the project management and production of performances and touring work.

You will work closely alongside other Global Grooves producers, freelance artists and programme managers to deliver high quality participatory and performance events for a wide variety of participants, clients and funders. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to build on their proven track record in the arts and cultural sector and would like to be part of the development of our fantastic facilities at 'The Vale', Tameside’s brand new, and only multi-use cultural venue and Carnival centre of excellence.

We are committed to a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

To find our more and apply for this post

• Download the Job Pack and supporting documents from our website (by searching for ''Global Grooves Programme Manager''.)
• Prepare your application – this must include; a CV or details of your previous experience. A covering letter highlighting why you would like to work with Global Grooves. These should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and provide confidence you can meet the needs of the role and job description.
• For further information email Global Grooves (by searching for our website) for a phone, zoom or face to face chat.
• Send your application to us via email (details in the job pack on our website) with the subject line Global Grooves Programme Manager

Timeline

All applications must be received by 6pm 3rd December 2021

Applicants informed if invited to nterview by 10th December 2021

Interviews take place between 13th – 15th December 2021

Applicants informed of the outcome by 17th December 2021

Our new HoD will lead Talawa’s Development Team and be an active and contributing member of Senior Management helping shape and drive Talawa’s development strategy as we approach our 40th anniversary in 2026.

You will develop and implement an ethical fundraising policy to ensure that relationships with our funders benefit Talawa financially and creatively, and further our reputation and mission.

Working closely with the Joint CEOs, you will build Talawa’s fundraising reach to support our exciting growing artistic ambitions by creating innovative individual wealth networks within the Black community. With the Executive Director, you will shape Talawa’s approach to Arts Council England and major trust and foundation supporters both existing and new, to build on our position as the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. Using leverage from Talawa’s outstanding artistic work and its relationships with young and ethnically diverse audiences, you will create plans for corporate and commercial support and longer term, explore the potential for legacy giving.

You will contribute to Talawa’s overall business and strategic planning, bringing a development perspective to the Senior Management Team by leading and managing the Development function, including management of our Development Officer and ensuring that our collective, organisation wide fundraising approach is maintained and nurtured. You will enable our Board and ambassadors to act as effective fundraisers for Talawa, particularly with regards to building individual wealth networks.

Working with the Executive Director, you will assist with our next National Portfolio funding application to be written January to March 2022. You will create and deliver fundraising events, both in person and online, bringing together new and prospective individual and corporate supporters for our work. Your role will include: shaping compelling approaches and accompanying budgets, creating and delivering donor communications; bringing insights from our company and artists to our supporters; identifying and engaging with future philanthropic trends to maintain a strong overview of the fundraising landscape and ensuring that Talawa can leverage new opportunities. You will also carry out any other duties that may arise to fulfil the main objectives of the post and Talawa’s mission.

You will contribute to the embedding of evaluation across all our programmes to support fundraising and strengthen our case for support. At all times, you will ensure that Talawa’s fundraising activities are compliant with all relevant regulations, including GDPR and Fundraising Regulator guidelines.

This work will uphold and embody Talawa’s company policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversion and Inclusion policy.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with the London Sinfonietta to recruit their new Development Manager. The London Sinfonietta is one of the world's leading contemporary music ensembles. Formed in 1968, their commitment to making new music has led to the commission of 400 works and premieres of hundreds more. The Development Manager will lead on all fundraising for the organisation and it's an excellent time to join.

The Development Manager will lead income generation for the organisation from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and individual giving. You will work to a target c. £300,000 each year with fundraising efforts going toward concerts, touring, digital projects, talent development for young artists, and much more. Reporting to the Chief Executive & Artistic Director, the Development Manager will lead on all applications and reporting to trusts, foundations, and corporate partners and will be the primary point of communication for all supporters.

The selected candidate will have demonstrable experience in fundraising, raising funds through a range of income sources across trusts and foundations and individuals, spotting new opportunities for fundraising partnerships and gifts at every possible opportunity. You will ideally have some fundraising events experience too and will ideally have knowledge of music and/or orchestral working environments, but this is not essential.

To apply

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Head of Communications and Development

NCW is a dynamic literature house for contemporary writing. Our home is a Grade One-listed medieval building consisting of a 120-seat venue for live events, workshop spaces, a two-bedroom cottage for writers and translators and modern open plan offices. Dragon Hall is located on the historic King St on the banks of the Wensum River in the heart of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

NCW launched in summer 2018 but dates back to the early 2000s. Growing from just three staff in 2006, then under the name Writers’ Centre Norwich (WCN), the organisation has grown consistently under the leadership of CEO Chris Gribble. We are a friendly, hard-working team, passionate about working with a whole range of people and communities, supporting people to own and share their own stories.

This is a new role, combining our communications and development functions to best communicate our vision and activities to our audiences and stakeholders. You would be responsible for developing, leading, implementing and evaluating the organisation’s communications and development strategies as part of the organisation’s overall business plan. The role works across the organisation to drive innovation and creativity in order to increase reach, value, revenue and reputation. The Head of Communications and Development works closely with the Senior Management Team with the CEO, Executive Director, Head of Programmes and Head of Commercial and Operations) and manages a small Communications and Development Team.

Talitha Arts is an integrative creative arts charity that offers creative arts workshops to those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, and homelessness).

If you are a passionate leader who believes in the power of the creative arts to transform lives, are a natural team leader who loves to work with others, have experience working with vulnerable people, love to devise and develop creative arts workshops and training sessions, and are willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework, this may be the role for you.

We are seeking an artist and/or arts therapist (from any creative arts background) with experience in integrative arts practice to steer Talitha’s therapeutic arts workshops and training. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in a therapeutic arts field such as Art, Drama, Dance, and will be passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. The role is home-based but will require travel into London for all meetings and programmes. 

Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to training and workshops. Talitha is a charity with Christian foundations, and while this position is open to those of all faiths and none, we are seeking someone who is sympathetic to our Christian roots and values. 

At Talitha, we recognise the inequity regarding employment and opportunities brought about by structural oppression and marginalisation. Thus, we encourage and warmly welcome applications from underrepresented groups such as ethnic minorities, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates. 

If applying through CharityJob, please include a cover letter alonside your CV.

Nonclassical is a music promoter, record label and events producer presenting the best new classical, experimental and electronic music. We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our small, dynamic organisation as we seek to grow and expand on our mission supporting emerging artists and reaching diverse audiences with new classical, electronic and experimental music, nationally and internationally.

The role works closely with the executive team and board to manage the charity's finances on a micro and macro level, supporting strategic decision-making as well as day-to-day financial administration and reconciliation. 

We believe in the strength of diversity, and strive for Nonclassical's team to be representative of modern Britain. We are therefore actively seeking applications from people underrepresented in our workforce currently, in particular Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse people as well as those with a lived experience of disability.

DEADLINE: 11.59PM FRI 12 NOV

Fundraising and Communications Manager

Magic Me is the UK’s leading provider of intergenerational arts activities, working with care home residents and other people most impacted by covid. We are looking for an experienced, confident, fundraising and communications professional to establish this brand-new role, for an initial 12-month contract, to start as soon as possible.

The arts have a vital role to play in post-pandemic community building, and this is a crucial and exciting time in Magic Me’s development. Join us and lead the creation and delivery of a new fundraising strategy to continue this vital work, including a major bid to Arts Council England for NPO funding in early 2022.

Can you:

• Write, lead and deliver a clear fundraising strategy for Magic Me, in partnership with the Director and Programme Director?
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential new funders, whilst nurturing relationships with existing supporters?
• Develop and write compelling, successful bids with a focus on trusts, foundations and livery companies?
• Lead the writing of bids, including an NPO bid to Arts Council England.
• Review and update Magic Me’s communications, our messages and channels, e.g. social media, newsletters.
• Oversee Magic Me’s website, writing copy and working with colleagues to create new content.

Salary: £28,000 pa, 28 hours per week for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (pro rata £35,000 Full-time role) Interested in applying for this role as a freelancer? Please contact us.

We welcome and encourage applications from disabled people, Black and Asian candidates, and those from other minoritised ethnic communities. Our board and staff are actively working on a new anti-racism strategy. We believe by improving the diversity within our organisation and our leadership, we will improve the quality of our work.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please read the full Application Pack and complete the Personal Details Cover Sheet and Monitoring information Form.

You are required to send the following: anonymised cover letter, anonymised CV and the accompanying forms (more details of this is found in the application pack) to our email address. Please ensure you follow the directions on the forms carefully, so your application can be processed fairly and anonymously.

NB To ensure the shortlisting process is anonymous and fair, please do not include your name on your CV or covering letter. Instead, please include this information in the Personal Details cover sheet. The selection panel will not see your Personal Details or Applicant Monitoring Information when shortlisting applications.

Deadline for applications: Send your application to us by 9 am on Thursday, 4th November. We will not be able to consider applications received after this deadline.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

• MONDAY 11 OCTOBER – Adverts out and recruitment starts.
• THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER – Deadline for applications.
• FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER – Shortlisting and candidates notified.
• WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER – Interviews. Decision.
• START DATE – As soon as possible.

Established in 1995, Bow Arts Trust has grown to become one of London’s leading affordable workspace providers for emerging artists and creative professionals. We champion lifelong learning and inspire future generations of young people to access the arts.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Officer Manager to join the Bow Arts team. The role holds a key position in the Core Services team at the centre of the day-to-day operations of the organisation, acting as a vital support to our 4 delivery departments: 

• Learning 
• Studios 
• Arts and Events 
• Enterprise and Placemaking 

The Office Manager will play a key role in ensuring our operating systems remain effective and fit-for-purpose.

Bow Arts has a staff of 23, based mainly in our office at our Bow Road site (although hybrid working is currently in place) and is a friendly fast paced environment to work in. There is no direct line management of other staff in this role, however there is a requirement to work closely with, and coordinate back with, colleagues across all departments. The role requires attendance at evening Trustee meetings. 

Due to our work with young people, all staff are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

JOB TITLE: Hospital Engagement Manager

PAY BAND: Band 6

CONTRACT: Permanent (with 6-month probation period) HOURS: Full time

DEPARTMENT: Frimley Health Charity

LOCATION: Frimley Park or Wexham Park Hospital with cross site working

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Fundraising

DIMENSIONS OF JOB:

As a senior member of the fundraising team, you will take a strategic approach to leading the development and management of our hospital engagement to both the public and NHS staff to maximise income and meet annual targets in addition to our community fundraising. You will be accustomed to dealing with senior level figures and managing the highest-level relationships between the Trust, the Charity, and supporters in the community.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the Hospital Engagement Manager is an important link between the charity, the hospital, and the local community. The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire the patients, visitors, and our NHS staff to choose Frimley Health Charity as their preferred charity to support whilst also spending time engaging the local community to play an active role in supporting their local hospital charity.

This is a pivotal role in the development of Frimley Health Charity donor engagement and will play a significant part in generating charitable fund income for the charity. The Head of Fundraising will empower the Hospital Engagement Manager and the rest of the fundraising team within the overarching fundraising strategy in terms of planning and financial control.

This is a senior post, and the post holder will be required to inspire staff and services, through best practice in fundraising, to achieve targets set and must be capable of undertaking the facilitating, networking, and influencing where necessary to maximise Frimley Health Charity’ s fundraising potential.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategy and Planning

1.1. To develop and implement a multi-year strategy and activity plan for hospital engagement with the Head of Fundraising to agreed targets and plans to significantly grow income.

1.2. Develop, manage, and maintain accurate systems to record, report and analyse all activities in relation to hospital engagement fundraising.

1.3. Although guided by organisational fundraising strategy and policies in most situations the post holder is responsible for the development of policies and procedures for hospital engagement fundraising which will have an impact across the whole Trust and in the community around.

1.4. Using research tools create donor profiles to inform case for support and stewardship plans.

1.5. Identify and develop necessary systems and processes to support the growth of hospital engagement income across the charity

1.6. Develop, implement, and monitor annual action plans, budgets, and income forecasting, ensuring internal reporting is completed.

1.7. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and developments which affect the charity.

General information Due to the dynamic nature of the sector in which we work, job descriptions are subject to review. Jobholders are expected to be flexible and may be required to undertake duties which are not described in those above. Reviews will be undertaken when necessary by line managers in consultation with post holders. The charity’s normal working hours are 37.5 hours a week, but it is necessary to be flexible due to specific deadlines or the nature of our fundraising activity. You will be expected to attend some events at weekends and in the evenings. The staff work as a team and we expect all staff to support each other and have the flexibility to get involved in activities as and when it is needed and appropriate. 

Full Time, Fixed Term 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

This role can be based at either Boston Spa or St Pancras 

 Opportunities for hybrid home/onsite working

 The British Library is home to a world of discovery for researchers, writers, thinkers, artists, creatives and scientists alike. We have over 170 million items in our collection, from Magna Carta and Shakespeare’s first folio, to Beatles’ lyrics and Angela Carter’s archive. Our philanthropic supporters help us open up this world of ideas and inspiration for everyone. Their support enables us to share our collection as widely as possible by developing learning programmes for young people, supporting growing businesses, inspiring diverse communities, broadening our exhibitions and events and improving our physical spaces.

The Library is in the quiet phase of an ambitious multimillion pound fundraising campaign. Working as part of a dedicated and ambitious development team, the Individual Giving Manager will make a significant contribution to team targets, with a particular remit to expand the Library’s individual giving prospect pipeline, building relationships and devising creative strategies to unlock the potential of the Library’s Patrons programme, both nationally and internationally. You’ll also line manage the Individual Giving Officer and work closely together to build the Library’s lower value giving programmes, direct marketing, onsite giving and appeals. Managing your own portfolio, you will also have responsibility for the cultivation and stewardship of donors towards the Library’s legacy giving programme.

You will have significant experience of individual giving, and a proven track record of success in running successful regular giving programmes. You will also have experience of managing your own portfolio of donors, planning successful stewardship and cultivation programmes (including a varied and busy calendar of events) and skills in managing a donor or customer database (the Library uses Raiser’s Edge). You will be able to work on your own initiative, pro-actively identifying fundraising opportunities to meet the team’s stretching annual targets. A collaborative, determined, open and honest approach to align with the Library’s values and purposes will also be vital.

 As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.

 In return we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits.  Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes a minimum of 20.6% (this may be higher dependant on grade. Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays.

For further information and to apply, please visit the British Library Website, job reference :03829

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Interview Date: week commencing 8 November 2021