2030 Campaigns Manager at Charleston

Lewes, East Sussex (On-site)
£27,700 - £33,800 per year
Full-time
Contract (2 years)
Job description

As Charleston approaches its 50th anniversary in 2030, the 2030 Campaigns Manager will coordinate a number of projects to support Charleston's long-term ambitions. Working closely with the Director, who leads Charleston's endowment campaign, and the Head of Development, the postholder will play a key role in supporting Charleston's £15 million endowment campaign and coordinating the 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030.

The role will oversee the planning and delivery of campaign-related projects, including a major fundraising auction, and the development of systems and processes to track, monitor and steward acquisitions, pledges and campaign stakeholders. Through effective project management, stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration, the postholder will help build momentum towards Charleston's 50th anniversary.

About the role

Endowment Campaign 

  • Coordinate projects and activities supporting Charleston’s £15 million endowment campaign. 
  • Support the planning and delivery of a major fundraising auction 
  • Coordinate relationships with artists, collectors, galleries, supporters, trustees and other partners involved in the delivery of Charleston's 2030 campaigns. 
  • Manage project plans, communications, events and reporting related to campaign activity. 
  • Support stewardship and engagement opportunities for campaign supporters. 
  • Prepare briefing materials, reports and updates for senior leadership and trustees. 

 

50 for 50 Campaign 

  • Coordinate Charleston's 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030, bringing important works from private ownership into Charleston's collection where they can be made accessible to the public, including the leadership of high-profile off-site exhibitions promoting the campaign. 
  • Develop and maintain systems for tracking prospects, pledges, gifts, acquisitions and bequests. 
  • Work closely with the Heads of Development and Collections & Research to establish effective processes for identifying, monitoring and securing potential acquisitions. 
  • Coordinate stewardship and communications for donors, collectors and supporters contributing to the campaign. 
  • Support the accessioning process by coordinating information, documentation and communication between donors, curatorial colleagues and other stakeholders. 
  • Monitor progress against campaign targets and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and trustees. 
Application resources
Application Instructions

Charleston is committed to equal and equitable opportunities, and to becoming a workforce that represents the diversity of our community. We positively encourage applications from Disabled people, Global Majority people, and working-class people, as people from these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Organisation
The Charleston Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 28 July 2026
Closing date: 23 August 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Project Management, Culture, Museum, Events / Activities

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