"Fundraising Manager" Jobs

Pay: £33,920-£40,280 pro rata, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent. Full time, 0.8 or job-share
Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST

We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site - New River Head Clerkenwell - into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.

We’re seeking a brilliant person - or people - to join the team as Philanthropy Manager at an exciting time for the Centre with construction about to begin on our new home.

The Philanthropy Manager will secure gifts from Individuals, Trusts and Foundations in the range of £1,000-£50,000+, and will work closely with the Head of Development, Centre Director and Board to steward gifts at the £50,000+ level.

You will be a relationship-focused fundraiser with experience of face-to-face fundraising, excited by the opportunity to play a key part in launching a major new cultural institution. You will use your experience and key moments on the way to opening to refine, refresh and grow our established giving circles. You will also identify and develop new ways that individuals can support the Centre and our programming before we open our doors in February 2026.

You will be an inspiring and committed ambassador for the Centre and its mission, in person and in writing. You will also be a great team-player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the Centre to deliver a dynamic and creative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship. Your work will reflect our values of compassion, curiosity, equity, relevance and rigour.

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration champions art that is dynamic and diverse; we want our team to reflect that. We’re an inclusive and flexible employer, happy to hear from full-timers, part-timers and job-shares.

In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants and applicants of African, Caribbean, Central Asian, East Asian, Latinx, South Asian, South East Asian and West Asian heritage whose applications meet the essential criteria listed in the Philanthropy Manager Job Pack.

Please download the job pack from our website for more details on the role, what we are looking for and how to apply. If you have any queries, please email us.

We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please email us to let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process.

An online information evening for this role will take place on Tuesday 24th September from 6pm – 7pm.This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about our work and ask questions about the role. If you would like to attend, please email us and ask us for joining details.

Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Leeds Castle in their search for a Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) to join the team for a 12-14 months. Leeds Castle is situated in a beautiful and historic spot in Kent, with great connections to surrounding cities.

The fundraising team at Leeds Castle was established relatively recently, in January 2023, and is responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, public bodies and individuals. There is a vast ongoing cost to care for a 900-year-old Castle and Estate and they need to generate income above and beyond the successful visitor & hospitality businesses. The postholder will play a crucial role in delivering a funding strategy to support their new multi-million-pound project ‘safeguarding the Castle for the next 900 years’.

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience in trust and foundations fundraising, with a clear record of funding achievement. Working with the Head of Audience Development & Fundraising, you will drive forward their fundraising strategy, strengthen the trusts and foundations pipeline and apply for match funding opportunities. The successful candidate will be resilient and highly motivated, an excellent writer with a strong attention to detail.  They will be a good researcher and relationship builder, keen to secure great financial results to support Leeds Castle’s ambitions.

The new fundraising department will focus on creating a fundraising strategy, setting up systems and processes, researching approaches and building their pipeline of funders almost from scratch. They have already had great success in securing funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, so need to expand and build their funding pipeline and look to engage new funders.

This is a hybrid role, that will require some attendance from their office in Leeds Castle in Kent. The salary will be £42k - £45k, depending on experience and flexible working conditions can be considered.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.   

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

JOB PURPOSE
Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is looking to appoint a highly experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant income through bid writing, tenders, corporate partnerships and other fundraising to join our team.

Working with our senior management team and board to help shape organisational strategy and align fundraising activity to meet ambitious goals, the right candidate will leverage their experience and contacts to consolidate existing income streams and identify new opportunities for growth.

WHO WE ARE

Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the north of England and internationally. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. Global Grooves is a fully Charitable Community Benefit Society with limited liability registered with the FCA. Society number 7807.

Details in a snapshot

Job title: Head of Development & Fundraising
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata. Part Time Role: 3-5 days per week (*there may be opportunities to extend to up to 5 days, if a business case can be made). Working hours can be flexible.
Reports to: CEO
Line management: Ad-hoc Freelance fundraising support.
Contract: Minimum 2 year fixed term contract, extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL. Hybrid working option is available.
Probation period: Reviewed at 6 months.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days a year plus public holidays. Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date. Vitality Health insurance following probation. Flexible working.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October

For more information and to download the job pack

The Tank Museum’s innovative and award-winning marketing team is highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe. 

The Membership & Fundraising Co-ordinator is a new role, the need for which has emerged from the museum’s continued growth.

The post holder with be tasked with formalising a fundraising function within the Museum: integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds to support the charitable objectives of The Tank Museum.

Primarily the role will focus on “public fundraising” activity (rather than making applications to grant making bodies), using the Museums existing and sizeable international online audiences as a base for support.

Specifically, this will include:

• The management of The Tank Museums membership schemes (Friends, Patreon & YouTube Membership) – developing retention and recruitment strategies, measuring and reporting on satisfaction, and member communications/engagement.
• Seeking corporate sponsorship opportunities for The Tank Museum’s online activity & assist in the management of existing key strategic partnerships relationships.
• Manage fundraising projects (such as vehicle conservation/restoration projects), liaising with internal colleagues, ensuring targets are met, and our communities of supporters engaged and appreciated.
• Identify opportunities for small scale fundraising projects – for example, where capex can be supported by public donations.
• Running e-bay auctions, raffles, etc, in support of museum fundraising objectives.
• Establish administration required to support existing fundraising activity (such as a new CRM system) – and the potential for increased activity in the future.

·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation? 

·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges? 

·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education? 

·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data? 

·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications? 

·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?

·Do you have line management experience? 

If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you! 

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.

New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.

The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters. 

The Development Manager will co-ordinate fundraising activity at Ushaw with a specific focus on developing funding from public funding bodies such as ACE and NLHF, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships with key funding stakeholders and supporting Ushaw’s financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting grant applications.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations who have not previously supported Ushaw.
• Engage with key external (including ACE, NLHF, REPF, Historic England) and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Maintain and grow the existing database of potential funders using Ushaw’s CRM system Donorfy. Conduct prospect research to develop funding pipeline.
• Work with the finance team to support grant/fund management.
• Manage all grant awards appropriately, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and administration is carried out effectively.
• Prepare reports and supporting documents for Trustee meetings.
• Be responsible for tracking grant income and delivering key fundraising KPIs
• Work with senior leadership team colleagues and contribute towards wider organisational strategic goals and KPIs.
• Maintain professionalism and strict discretion and confidentiality.
• Support other aspects of fundraising activity, including Friends of Ushaw & Ushaw partners

We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Trusts and Foundations Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. The role will work with the Director of Development to manage their varied portfolio of trusts and statutory relationships.

You will build long-term relationships with trusts and foundations to maximise income for the Bletchley Park Trust. You will also support with prospect research for programmatic and capital funding. The role will manage an existing portfolio of high-value funders including Garfield Weston, as well as source new prospects.

To be successful in the Trusts and Foundations Manager role, you’ll need:

• Demonstrable experience of fundraising from trusts, foundations and statutory donors.
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders to identify new funding options and excellent relationship management approach both internally and externally
• Experience in prospect research and identifying potential trust and statutory funders

Salary: £38,000-£40,000
Contract: Temporary – 12 Months 
Location: Bletchley Park

Closing date: 7^th October
Interviews: 1^st Stage – 14^th-15^th October, 2^nd stage – 20^th October

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]. 
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

The Development Coordinator is a new role created to enable the Worthing Theatres & Museum Development team to raise crucial funds that will support the organisation in achieving its ambitious goals.

WTM has recently undergone a significant fundraising review and a new strategy is now in place. This strategy reflects the organisation’s need to increase fundraised income over the next 3 years (2024 - 2027) to meet its ambitious creative and capital plans to deliver on its mission to offer transformative creative experiences for the community of Worthing.

The postholder will work closely with the Head of Development and Development Manager to deliver the ambitious fundraising strategy for WTM. They will be responsible for raising funds of up to £10,000 per application from primarily Trusts and Foundations and some local corporate partners, and supporting the team with operational tasks including financial processes, events and communications.

Main Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Fundraising and Relationship Management

● Manage relationships with Trust and Foundation funders giving up to £10,000 per year including ongoing donor stewardship, reporting writing, crediting etc.

● Secure new income by applying for grants and funding of up to £10,000 to support a range of WTM projects from Trust and Foundations and from local businesses including researching trusts and businesses, identifying suitable projects within the WTM portfolio to apply for, writing bids etc.

Development Operations and Support

● Lead on supporter crediting for the department ensuring that all supporters are acknowledged in relevant digital and print materials across the year.

● Act as day-to-day point of contact for the Development team’s use of the Spektrix database ensuring best practice.

● Work with the Finance team to monitor Development income on a monthly basis and report back to the Head of Development and Development Manager.

See attachment for further responsibilities 

The Royal Ballet and Opera brings together world-class performers and trailblazing creatives teams to share unforgettable performances with audiences near and far. Equally, the Philanthropy and wider Development teams provide unparalleled donor experiences and opportunities to support a wide range of performances and learning events every year.

The Royal Ballet and Opera Development Office is a busy, in-person office that provides a world-class environment to be close to supporters, development colleagues, and performance staff and performers, and the majority of your time will be on-site as Philanthropy Manager in Covent Garden.

The Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of key philanthropic relationships and increase the value of the relationships with existing supporters. You will maximise income from philanthropists through new initiatives and promotion of a range of activities, including regular events.  The Philanthropy Manager will create and develop giving circles too and will work to an agreed plan for each approach and actively solicit gifts personally where appropriate.

The selected candidate will have an established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations and a demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships. You will bring a balance of experience and innovation and will ideally have an understanding of the art forms of opera, ballet, music and dance.

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.
     
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Senior Corporate Engagement Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. This role, which sits within their well-established Development Team, will act as the first point of contact for companies looking to engage with Bletchley Park, as well as working with the Director of Development to proactively identify and cultivate relationships with new companies.
The Senior Corporate Engagement Manager will build strong, long-term relationships with companies and their key internal stakeholders whilst maximising income for the Bletchley Park Trust.

To be successful in the role of Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience of relationship management and/or partnership development, ideally in a charity setting.
• Experience of planning, developing and delivering events and other benefits to a corporate audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ideally with a focus on writing & pitching briefs or proposals to companies.

 
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Contract: 12 Months fixed term contract, full time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid – Bletchley Park
Deadline: 7^th October 2024
Interviews: 14^th & 15^th October 2024

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

We are thrilled to partner with Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM), a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving its historic buildings and collections. This includes, Royal Pavilion & Gardens, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Hove Museum, Booth Museum and Preston Manor & Gardens. B&HM is a trading name for the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT),

B&HM stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment, thanks to its dedicated staff whose expertise brings history to life. With captivating exhibits and the stunning Royal Pavilion, visitors embark on a journey of discovery and wonder. Their commitment ensures each visit is a memorable experience, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared heritage.

B&HM is seeking a new Individual Giving Manager to join their talented and passionate small team. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, write, and deliver a robust individual giving strategy and activity program. With a focus on building strong, lasting donor relationships, the Individual Giving Manager will play a key role in driving increased support and engagement across all giving levels. This role offers the exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, whilst building meaningful connections and inspiring generosity with passionate B&HM supporters.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate with people on all levels both inside and outside the charity
• Understanding of direct marketing techniques used by charities to support campaigns and recruitment of supporters 
• Proven experience of working in either a fundraising environment (ideally individual giving) and/or within sales
• Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and agreed funding targets 

This is an incredible opportunity to join an innovative and progressive workplace that continually surprises and inspires. Come and join a passionate caring team where you'll champion progress, diversity, sustainability, and inspiration. Check out the candidate pack to learn more. 

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Charisma Charity Recruitment.Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid – Min 60% onsite

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th October 2024.Applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis. 

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, as we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment, with over 22 years working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations. 

If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.

A large complex Charity that operates on a global scale are looking for a Management Accountant deliver the annual budget and provide an excellent Business Partnering Service across the Organisation. The post holder will also be responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts and providing financial analysis and will work closely with Fundraising directorate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
• Preparation of monthly budget holder reports
• Partnering with budget holders, including overseas colleagues, in financially managing their cost centres and budgets
• To meet with budget holders on a monthly basis to understand the nature of variances from budget/forecast and corrective action in hand and challenge if necessary
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations for overseas bank accounts
• Contribute to the annual planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Support the Head of Management Accounts with preparation of the yearly budget
• Ensure the chart of accounts for each cost centre are aligned to the needs of the budget holder
• Assist the Head of Finance in preparation of the year end statutory accounts, including subsidiaries

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant / part qualified actively studying (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• An excellent understanding of forecast and budgeting cycles
• Charity sector experience within a large complex organisation
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

Salary: £51,500 per annum + excellent benefits (leading pension contribution)

Length: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Office

Location: Central London

Agency Reference Number: J79407

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out!

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Company: Art Explora ​

Job title: Community Programme Manager​​

Terms of Employment​​

Contract type: Full time ​

Working hours: Standard office hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, with an hour for lunch. Work outside these hours is required on occasions. ​

Salary range: £35,000-£38,000​

Holiday: 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas. ​

Pension: Generous workplace pension scheme ​

Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model for senior members of staff with a minimum 3 days per week at our office is at Somerset House. All staff have access to Somerset House Residents benefits. Reporting to: Jemima Montagu, Art Explora UK Director ​

Travel: Regular travel to projects and events required, primarily within London​

Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora’s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment.​

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK. No agencies please.​

Summary of position​​

Art Explora is looking for an experienced Community Programme Manager with a passion for arts engagement and cultural outreach to manage and build our innovative Community Programme for Art Explora in the UK. ​​

The Community Programme Manager will lead on and develop Art Explora’s key community programme streams – Arts at Home, Theatre at Home, Music at Home, Mini Art Explorers and Art Explorers at..., and manage Art Explora UK’s growing volunteer community. The Community Programme Manager will explore ways to expand the content for this programme though new partnerships with museums, galleries and other cultural institutions, as well as expand the programme into more care homes and other care settings, such as hospitals, across the UK.  ​

The Community Programme Manager will manage Art Explora’s growing pool of 140+ volunteers. They will ensure that Art Explora has a comprehensive and supportive volunteer offer. They will review our current volunteer recruitment processes and policies, safeguarding and training procedures, and ensure we meet the highest standards for working with volunteers. ​​

The volunteer community is key to Art Explora’s strategy for scaling up arts engagement in the UK. Through the generous support of volunteers, we can bring our arts programmes to more people and spread the benefits of engaging with arts and culture more widely. We are committed to delivering a volunteer programme that is inclusive, supportive and rewarding. ​

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Current Community Programmes: ​

• Arts at Home: volunteers bring conversations about art to 7 older adult care homes across London on a fortnightly basis. ​

• Theatre at Home: in collaboration with volunteer collective OW! Theatre Lab, brings theatre to older adult care homes across London.

• Music at Home: in collaboration with music charities, brings a variety of music to older adult care homes across London. ​

• Mini Art Explorers: volunteers deliver creative activities for early years children in local authority libraries and family hubs monthly. ​

• Art Explorers at...: volunteers take care home residents to galleries, theatre and museums across London. Partners include Sadler’s Wells, The Hayward Gallery and the Whitechapel Gallery. ​​

About the role​

The Community Programme Manager will bring their own experience and knowledge of outstanding community programming to build on and expand the current programme. The Community Programme Manager will manage partnerships with key stakeholders and develop new relationships with a variety of partners, from cultural institutions to new care settings. ​​​

The Community Programme Manager is a pivotal position within the small, dedicated and growing Art Explora team in the UK. The Community Programme Manager will be supported by a Community Programme Assistant and the volunteer community. We are looking for a candidate with management experience.  ​​

To achieve this, the chosen candidate will not only have a passion for arts outreach and engagement, but will also have a proven track record in project management, managing volunteers, excellent organisation and communications skills, and be experienced in building relationships at all levels – with community organisations such as care homes, volunteers, local authorities, content and delivery partners, senior stakeholders, collaborators and supporters. ​

Key Responsibilities​​

Volunteer Management​

• Manage Art Explora UK’s volunteer community including training and social events. ​

• Manage all volunteer administration including volunteer handbook, project coordination and DBS checks. ​

• Manage the volunteer journey, from expression of interest to attending programme sessions. ​

• Ensure the volunteer programme meets the highest standards of good practice. ​

• Manage the volunteer database and management software​​

Community Programme ​

• Lead and develop current Community Programme streams ​

• Develop strategy for expanding and developing the Community Programme across the UK​

• Conduct research, evaluation and consultation, as needed ​

• Partnership and key stakeholder relationship management​

• Manage the Community Programme budget and ensure the programme is delivered on time, within budget and meets targets​​

Art Explora General ​

• Train and line manage the Community Programme Assistant, work placements and interns​

• Regular coordination and consultation with UK team ​

• Reporting at weekly team meetings and to Trustees, as required​

• Financial and written reports for Trustees​

• Budget planning ​

• Managing evaluation procedures and reports​​

Person Specification​​

Essential skills and experience ​

• At least 5 years’ experience delivering arts and cultural outreach programmes, for example within an education and engagement team for an arts organisation, or working directly with community organisations or within the care sector​

• Proven experience of volunteer management including recruitment, training, logistics and personnel management​

• A good knowledge of arts engagement practice in the UK and leading organisations in this field ​

• A proven track record of budget management and event coordination​

• Some experience of fundraising from public sector, trusts and foundations​

• A confident communicator (oral and writing), with an enthusiasm for building creative partnerships and capable of working with a wide range of senior stakeholders and partners ​

• A good knowledge of cultural policies and current cultural engagement landscape​

• Experience of implementing EDI policies and good practice, with passion for driving EDI related change in the arts and cultural sector

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The ideal candidate will demonstrate that they are:​

• A team spirited, highly organised, proactive, and reliable individual, capable of managing stressful situations, complex logistics, and multiple partnerships​

• Able to respond to challenges with diplomatic, flexible, persuasive and positive solutions​

• Interested in arts and culture, with a passion for engaging new audiences ​

• Able to bring existing contacts and relationships within the community arts and engagement sector

To Apply​

Please complete the relevant online application form.

Deadline: 9am Monday 30 September, 2024.​​

In-person interviews will take place w/c 7 October 2024 in London. ​​

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity.​​​

About Art Explora ​​

Sharing arts and culture with everyone​

Art Explora aims to share arts and culture with everyone – locally, nationally and internationally – inspiring new encounters between arts and audiences. We work in partnership with artists, cultural organisations and communities, exploring all art forms, and creating unforgettable cultural experiences. Our imaginative, contemporary approach encourages new forms of access, participation and engagement with arts and culture, pushing boundaries with digital technology and mobile programming. ​​

Art Explora UK was founded in 2021 and is registered charity no. 1202489. Art Explora has offices in France and the UK. ​​

Let’s unlock the power of arts, together!​​

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to play a crucial role in expanding Art Fund's membership.

Marketing Manager
Location: King's Cross, London (hybrid)
Contract length: Permanent
Salary: £36,400 per annum

Who are we?

Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.

The role

As a key member of the National Art Pass marketing team, you will help develop and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns that drive awareness, consideration, and conversion among the UK's diverse culture-seeking audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in executing marketing programs across earned, owned, and paid channels, including fostering effective partnerships with other brands. Your role will involve managing creative and media agencies to ensure that all marketing activities are delivered on-time, on-brand, and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in support of Art Fund's charitable mission as part of the membership team.

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave– 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) - for yourself and another person of your choice.
• Art time - a half day per month to visit museums and galleries
• Free Entry to Exhibitions
• Life Assurance - cover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cash health plan
• Pensions - Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Closing deadline: 23.59pm 3 October 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

No agencies please.