Senior Development Officer

Senior Development Officer

Ref: LL/25/11

£35,400 – £41,325 per annum, plus benefits

St James’s Square, London SW1

35 hours per week (1 FTE), 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (with flexibility in line with hybrid working policy)               

About The London Library

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Development Officer to join our small, dedicated Development team. In this pivotal role, you will:

·         Contribute to individual giving fundraising activity across the department

·         Support the strategic direction of the department by helping with the retention and recruitment of Patrons

·         Support the management of international giving, including the US Patrons programme

·         Support the organisation and delivery of Library events

·         Build your knowledge and experience of legacy giving, stewardship and other fundraising processes to make a meaningful impact on the achievements of our small team.

About You

You are an enthusiastic professional with:

·         GCSEs (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent.

·         Experience in a supporter/client-facing role and in administration within a busy team.

·         Interest in fundraising and knowledge of best practices in the sector.

·         Clear, courteous communication in person, by phone, email, and letter.

·         Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct correspondence.

·         Strong attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism.

·         Positive team player with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

·         Proficient in MS Office and quick to learn new systems.

·         Able to work effectively both in-office and remotely.

Personal attributes include:

·         Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities

·         Patient and resilient with a good-humoured approach, particularly in relation to completion of essential routine tasks                                                                                                    

·         Self-motivated and confident             

Why Join Us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional Development experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date:      24 October 2025 @ 5:00pm

Interviews:         06 November 2025

Please note:

We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.