Jobs for the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector

Salary: £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in Central London office
Closing date: 15^th December
Benefits: 8% pension, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), EAP provider, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan and more

We’re excited to be working with Actors’ Trust to recruit a Development Manager – a pivotal role in growing philanthropic support and charitable income during an ambitious period of growth. Actors’ Trust has been supporting actors and stage managers for over 140 years, providing vital assistance in times of need. With their bold new strategy, Acting for Impact, they aim to broaden our reach and deliver meaningful, sustainable change for the performing arts community.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Engagement and Development to build strong relationships with individual donors and trusts & foundations. You’ll develop prospect pipelines, craft compelling proposals, and deliver fundraising activities that increase income and deepen engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a sector that brings inspiration and meaning to millions.

To succeed as Development Manager, you will need:

• Experience in individual philanthropy and securing gifts
• A track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling proposals

For an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma Ihsan or Jake Parsons

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.

Job reference number: 2768JP
 

My client is a globally recognised cultural and scientific institution welcoming millions of visitors to its sites. It’s work spans public engagement, scientific research and long-term stewardship of a collection of more than 80 million items.

The organisation is currently undertaking a major multi-year investment programme to ensure it can continue to deliver world-leading science, research and public engagement for the future. This includes infrastructure, modernising facilities, and improving how collections are stored, accessed and used.

As such they are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to support on the programme. Working closely with project teams, you will provide clear financial insight, modelling, and reporting to guide decision-making.

Key duties will include:

• Lead financial business partnering for programmes, including cashflow management and risk analysis.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, monthly reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Produce clear financial reports and variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support programme teams with financial oversight of the project portfolio.
• Work with the Development team to support fundraising bids with accurate financial data.
• Share programme updates with the finance team to ensure alignment and knowledge flow.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in finance business partnering. Comfortable with working outside of BAU, you will have excellent stakeholder management skills and be a proactive, self-motivated individual. Previous experience of working in the Not-for-Profit sector on capital projects would be an advantage but not essential.

My client offers a flexible hybrid working model of 2 days in the office. Open to 4 or 5 days working pattern.

The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day cash management, including cash forecasting, reconciliations, ensuring timely receipt of debtors and optimising investment income. Also the successful candidate will be taking a lead on all aspects of the department’s work relating to cash, providing advice and support to the team and to internal clients as a senior member of finance team, and to support the Financial Controller, and other senior finance team members in their roles.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP.
• Experience of cash management and cash flow reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Experience of working in a busy financial accounting team or first time move out of Practice.
• Highly organised and motivated, with strong attention to detail, and the passion and ability to develop, streamline and improve financial and administrative systems and controls.
• The ability to confidently challenge the status quo and problem solve, suggesting and demonstrating new innovative ways of working to the team where appropriate; follow improvements from conception through to completion.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 12th December at 12 noon

About the role

This new Lead role sits within the Design Council Programmes Team led by the Chief Design Officer and has responsibility for leading the development and embedding of our funding strategy. Coordinating income generation of ~£2m per year including securing £250k of philanthropic (T&Fs, corporates, other sources) funding in the first year, the role also has the objective of growing overall revenue but in line with the refreshed Design Council business and funding model to ensure it remains strategically aligned and sustainable.​

Reporting to the Head of Programmes with a dotted line to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for oversight of the overall revenue pipeline, working across the organisation to have full line of sight of funding opportunities and partnerships and ensure a consistent approach to how we generate revenue. ​​

You will drive an effective stakeholder engagement plan, working closely with the Communications team to ensure campaigns and events help build and maintain a strong network of funder relationships and strengthening our profile as a charity. ​

The scope covers directly securing philanthropic/corporate partner funding as well as supporting wider commercial income generation and also ensuring they are all anchored in our Theory of Change and enable long term income growth.​

Our core programmes of work support delivery of our Theory of Change encompassing Skills, Capability, Innovation and Research. We are looking to create and grow funding partnerships through a variety of activities including events, learning and training and world leading research, and the Fundraising and Partnerships Lead will play a critical role in developing funding relationships, securing them, both directly and also supporting the wider team.

Key Responsibilties 

 1. New Funding Generation and Planning​

• Lead the identification of new revenue opportunities across the range of Design Council propositions with the objective of growing total revenue base, in line with the Design Council funding strategy and business model​

• Overall accountability for converting philanthropic (T&Fs, corporate sponsorship etc) opportunities into secured new partnership funding and supporting on conversion of funding partnerships for other commercial (paid project) work​

• Working closely with Chief Design Office, Head of Programmes and in particularly the Programme Leads to ensure each area of work (Skills, Capability, Innovation and Research) has an appropriate funding plan including a roadmap for future development​

• Support Programme Leads, Head of Communications and CDO in identifying opportunities to commercialise core propositions and other DC assets in line with our Design for Planet ethos and market-making approach​

• Overall owner of marketing and other funding collateral to support Programme Leads in growing revenue from their respective propositions as well as new promotion of Design Council for potential new funders and other partners, and working with the Communications team to develop and maintain it​​

2. Partner Cultivation and Stewardship​

• Personally build and maintain relationships with existing partners ensuring consistent engagement and communication ​

• Identify, research, and qualify potential philanthropic and corporate funding partner prospects​

• Develop and implement partner stewardship plans including communication approach and in person engagement, including long term relationships that can secure multi-year significant levels of funding as well as growing it over time​

• Seek out, regularly attend and drive external events and meetings to build personal relationships and extend partner network​​

3. Grant and Commercial Proposal Development & Bid Writing​

• Support Programme Leads in researching and identifying potential grant and commercial opportunities from foundations and other private or public organisations​

• Lead engagement with potential funders in terms of submission of new proposals for all partner-funded work and support Programme Leads to ensure consistency and coherence for our paid project work​

• Support and sometimes lead writing compelling grant proposals and commercial bids, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals. ​

• Lead or support others on tactics to ensure bids are successfully converted

4. Event Planning and Execution​

• Assist Senior Events Manager with organizing fundraising events and other events designed to support future revenue growth through funding partners​

• Regularly scan the external environment for relevant external events Design Council should be attending​

• Ensure appropriate marketing collateral is developed and maintained to support and promote Design Council events aimed at fundraising​

• Be a key DC representative at events, maximising the potential of income opportunities and raising the profile of the organisation and its objectives​​

5. Data Management and Reporting​

• Overall process owner for managing the pipeline of partnership opportunities across both revenue-generating prospects and non-revenue generating prospects​

• Overall custodian of the funding pipeline including holding Programme Managers to account to ensure accurate maintenance of CRM records ​

• Working closely with COO and Head of Finance & Operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting and effective internal meetings to track status of the funding pipeline​

• Support Programme Managers in researching funding trends and market changes​​

6. Line Manager for Partnerships Programme Manager​

• Provide quality line management guidance and support to the Partnerships Programme Manager, ensuring clear and motivating goals and regularly and meaningful feedback​

• Support the Partnerships Programme Manager in their learning and development, with regular reviews of their Individual Development Plan and career aspirations​

• Be a source of learning and guidance for the wider Programmes Team in terms of fundraising and partnership development

Who we're looking for 

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated and hands-on individual, with a track record of securing funding from a range of sources and growing revenue in a national not-for-profit or commercial organisation. ​

You will be ambitious for Design Council’s aspiration of reaching £8m revenue by 2031 and be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and experience of developing revenue generation strategies and converting opportunities into secured income. ​

You will also know that fundraising  is challenging and competitive, so you will be resilient and experienced in building the relationships that can secures six-figure+ multi-year income. Therefore you need to be brilliant at building external networks, joining the dots and seeing opportunities to connect people and ideas for the benefit of organisational strategy. ​

You must also be excellent at building and nurturing relationships, with a wide range of external stakeholders, and also effectively collaborate internally across the organisation.​

You are a natural salesperson, able to identify opportunities and have compelling conversations that lead to partnerships and revenue.​

This is a growing role with lots of moving parts, so we’re looking for a someone who is flexible and adaptable, who proactively identifies challenges and opportunities.​

You are passionate about our Design for Planet and Green Design Skills missions and demonstrate an ability to think strategically as well as commercially and work collaboratively.

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience fundraising / revenue generation in a commercial or not-for-profit sector organisation
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or foundations
• Ability to create fundraising strategies and help execute them
• Grant / bid writing experience for both grants and commercial tenders
• Ideally have an existing network of potential funders / partners, and confident in use of events and marketing to drive interest and engagement
• Experience of funding agreements and commercial contracts
• Have line management experience and a passion for developing people
• Ideally have experience of government funding and other public bodies

You will also be

• A confident and excellent communicator
• A natural in external engagements and new environments and with new people
• Willing and able to attend regular external events (London and elsewhere in the UK)
• Empathetic, pragmatic and adaptable, with a solutions-mindset
• Proactive, hands on and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• Cognisant of the importance of accurate data, effective processes and knowledge of working with CRMs
• Confident working at different levels within an organisation
• Willing and able to take a risk-based approach to making decisions
• Curious and open to new ideas and ways of working
• A team player and natural collaborator but also comfortable working on your own
• Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change
• Aware of some of the rewards and challenges of working in the not-for-profit sector
• Passionate about Design for Planet​ and the power of design

This is a fixed contract to support the AMA in exploring income generation opportunities for Goose, an AI powered learning platform co-designed with heritage organisations for heritage professionals across the UK. Within this project we are looking to:

· Realise sponsorship opportunities for Goose

· Identify funding opportunities and submit applications to further develop Goose

We are looking to work with someone who has experience of fundraising and sponsorship within the heritage sector.

We have developed Goose as part of an Innovation project funded by National Lottey Heritage Fund. We’ve been working with developers Make Sense of It to build an AI tool that understands the heritage sector, knows about its seasonal challenges, diverse audiences, limited budget and the balance between preservation and accessibility that defines heritage work.

You can use Goose to :

· Create social media content that brings history to life

· Develop marketing strategies for exhibitions and events

· Write visitor-facing materials

· Plan community engagement programmes

· Generate fundraising content

· Explore different approaches to common challenges

Within Goose you have the opportunity to work with Thinking Partners, a team of specialist advisors available 24/7 – a Digital Marketing Manager who knows heritage audiences, a Community Engagement Manager who understands local partnerships, a Fundraising Manager familiar with heritage funding streams. You can bring them into your conversations to support your thinking.

Goose is proving especially helpful for small teams and individuals with a lack of resource and access to a full range of specialist skills. Innovative solutions from one museum can instantly benefit a historic house three hundred miles away. We are not using AI to replace heritage professionals, we are using it to amplify their impact.

As a minimum we would like to see the following outcomes as a result of this work:

· List of potential sponsors with contact details and reasons for alignment

· 1 successful sponsorship agreement in place

· List of potential funders with reasons for alignment and recommendations for application content

· 1 funding application submitted

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of Finance with a Japanese cultural institution, on a full-time (35 hours per week), FTC (to March 2029) basis. As Associate Director of Finance you will be accountable for the organisation’s financial operations.

There is hybrid working in place at this organisation with 2-3 days per week in their central London office.

As Associate Director of Finance, you will:
- Manage the finance function and ensure compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards

- Ensure that all the company’s financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation

- Plan and monitor departmental budgets and support budget-holders in their planning and budget management through accurate and timely budgetary information

- Act as Company Secretary

- Be responsible for overseeing cyber security

- Provide strong line management to the Finance Team, IT Manager and Executive Officer

The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIFA fully qualified
- Have good knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax law and regulations
- Have experience of developing and implementing new financial procedures
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre’s public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.
• Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th December at 12 noon

Our client has been the artistic heart and soul of Highland Perthshire, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year. The theatre has ambitions to increase fundraising capability to improve lives by sharing Pitlochry with the world and the world with Pitlochry. Now, they will recruit a new Prospect Research and Operations Manager and Prospectus is delighted to lead the search.  This role is offered on a permanent basis with hybrid working from the theatre and home.

The Prospect Research and Operations Manager will strength the organisation’s fundraising infrastructure by managing prospect research, pipeline development, data management, and operational delivery across all income streams. This Manager will be responsible for leading on the reporting on moves management and informing the wider Development team of giving trends. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will create templates and systems to aid efficiency of processes and assist colleagues to successfully cultivate and steward major donors.

The selected candidate will have proven experience in prospect research, experience in managing systems and pipelines to create insight and will have the proven ability to analyse, interpret and present data clearly. You will ideally have experience in a performing arts or cultural setting and will have knowledge fundraising trends and practice across various income streams.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. 

If you are interested in applying to this Individual Giving Manager position, 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. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement.

We are seeking a practical, well-organised, and solutions-focused Site and Operations Manager to support the smooth running, safety, and day-to-day operations of this unique heritage site.

This role is one of two complementary part-time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to ensure a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming site for visitors, volunteers, hirers, and contractors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of caring for a historic
building, managing operations, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so that visitors enjoy the best possible experience.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience in site, facilities, operations, heritage, or venue management
• is practical, organised, calm under pressure, and good at problem-solving
• can manage contractors, maintenance schedules, safety compliance, and operational processes
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working in a small organization

Working pattern:
20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.

We are supporting an impactful national charity, helping marginalised young people to make and monetise music.

At a time of reduced public funding, mental health challenges, climate change, and the growth of AI, we believe their mission has never been more urgent. Music builds confidence, creativity and community and it can transform how young people understand themselves and their place in the world.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategic, inclusive leader who shares this belief to join the UK’s largest and leading young people’s music charity. We are searching for a Chief Executive who will boldly campaign for the charity’s mission, inspire colleagues, and play a key strategic role in shaping their next chapter.

Chief Executive

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + benefits

Location: London, Southwark office- Hybrid working

We’re seeking a senior leader with a proven track record in securing major partnerships, grants, or donations, ideally from a charity, foundation, or similar organisation. You’ll have experience across the creative, youth, education, or cultural sectors, with expertise in funding strategy, impact measurement, and working confidently with government. A key priority will be accelerating income growth by building strong, strategic relationships with funders, policymakers, and philanthropists.

Key responsibilities include:

· Lead and evolve the charity’s strategy, ensuring it reflects the organisation’s vision and values.

· Act as principal ambassador, advocating their mission with authority and authenticity.

· Model inclusive, values-driven leadership, promoting equity, wellbeing, creativity, and youth participation.

· Oversee long-term financial planning and budgeting with the COO and board.

· Drive digital transformation through strategic adoption of digital tools and technologies.

As Chief Executive, you’ll be an effective spokesperson, progressive thinker, and committed advocate for grassroots youth music, able to connect with people from all backgrounds. If you bring energy, belief in young people, and a passion for music, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website.

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.   

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact us for more information. 
 
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Sunday 4th January (midnight) 2026

Interviews with Prospectus: 12-23 January

Interviews with the charity: 2-13 February

Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement. We are looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to join our small team and help shape the Castle’s future.

This role is one of two complementary part-time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Site and Operations Manager to ensure a joined-up, positive experience for visitors, volunteers, and community partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building community relationships, and creating memorable visitor experiences. You will lead our volunteer programme, develop partnerships, support events, and help ensure that Severndroog Castle remains a welcoming and engaging place for all.

• We’re looking for someone who:enjoys working with people, including volunteers, community groups, and visitors
• has experience in community engagement, volunteering, or heritage/cultural settings
• is warm, organised, proactive, and full of ideas to grow participation and outreach
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who thrives in a small organization

Working pattern:

20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.

We are seeking an Assistant Archivist to be an integral part of the Archives and Records team at Waddesdon Manor.

This role supports the Head of Archives & Records for Waddesdon, whose objective is to manage a high-quality archive service for all areas of the organisation and members of the Rothschild family, and to embed an efficient and unified records management framework across Waddesdon, the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Estate and the Rothschild Family Office.

What you will do:

The post holder will assist with the provision of a full range of archive services including cataloguing, appraisal, answering enquiries, assisting researchers both onsite and remotely and assisting with digital preservation.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Archives administrative tasks:

• listing of records for appraisal purposes in line with the organisation principles
• cataloguing and describing archives in line with professional archival standards
• basic collections preservation

Digital information management tasks:

• appraising and preparing records for long-term digital preservation;
• assisting in the development of robust systems to manage and preserve our digital information, records and archives

Enquiry and research tasks:

• answering enquiries whether by email, telephone, letter or in person
• booking visits for and supervising researchers in the Reading Room
• producing documents from the strong rooms/repositories

Supporting the work of the Head of Archives & Records in:

• building positive relationships across Waddesdon
• delivering the strategic plan regards high quality archives and records management for Waddesdon

Office tasks:

• fielding phone calls
• copying documents and images for researchers
• ordering supplies

Outreach tasks:

• participating in public and private events, exhibitions, study sessions and educational activities as appropriate
• Training volunteer teams

Other tasks:

• Ensuring skills and knowledge are in place to cover Records Management tasks where necessary, including:
• assisting with the implementation and maintenance of SharePoint Online
• answering internal record request enquiries
• supervising confidential waste collection in compliance with data legislation
• Supervising and managing the work of volunteers in the department including developing tasks for volunteers to do.

You will be a great fit if:

You are a qualified archivist with a desire to expand your skills and experience working with varied 19th and 20th century collections. You are collaborative, engaged, and motivated, able to work both as a key part in a small team and independently.

You enjoy variety but can show your attention to detail and dedication in listing and cataloguing to a high standard, following internal procedures, and complying with external standards. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with colleagues, volunteers, and researchers to answer their questions and are willing to step-up and help with exhibitions, training, and talks.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:

You should be flexible and proactive, have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate a sound problem-solving approach in your work.

You will have:

• a recognised qualification in archive administration or records management (or equivalent demonstrable experience)
• Knowledge of current archival and records management professional standards and an understanding of digital preservation principles
• Experience of working in archives and records management
• Knowledge of EDRMS (particularly SharePoint) and/or archive cataloguing systems
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A driving licence due to work on multiple sites
• Familiarity with the museums or heritage sector would be an advantage
• An ability to read French would be desirable

This job includes manual handling and the use of step ladders.

Individual Giving Fundraising Officer

Individual Giving Fundraising Officer (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Maidenhead HQ with hybrid working options
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term
Salary: £34,500 to £36,000, depending on experience
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about making a difference and building meaningful connections? Join the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) as our Individual Giving Fundraising Officer and help us honour the memory of those who served, while shaping the future of our supporter community.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll lead on individual giving and membership programmes, develop creative fundraising campaigns, and deliver an outstanding experience for our valued supporters. You'll manage communications, events, digital fundraising, and merchandise, working closely with a friendly and supportive team.

Who we are:

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they are never forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, we maintain cemeteries and memorials at over 23,000 locations worldwide, preserving their heritage and stories for future generations.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC and the home of this role. We engage people through fundraising, events, and educational programmes that share the inspiring stories of those who served and highlight the CWGC's ongoing work.

What you'll do:

· Grow and engage our supporter base through innovative fundraising and membership activities

· Manage supporter communications, including newsletters, events, and digital campaigns

· Oversee data and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance

· Support and coordinate volunteers, helping to deliver our mission

· Collaborate across teams to maximise impact and income

What you'll bring:

· Experience in individual giving fundraising and supporter engagement

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· A collaborative, can-do attitude and a passion for our cause

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your fundraising career, contribute to a unique heritage organisation, and make a real impact.

If you're ready to inspire others and help us achieve our ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us ensure their stories are never forgotten.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.

The Payroll and Pension Manager is responsible for the weekly and monthly payrolls for all staff across the NT in each pay period.  The Payroll and Pension Manager provides a key interface between the Payroll department and People team, and with members of the finance department and the NT’s staff.

As the NT continues to evolve under the management of a new Artistic Director, the work of the payroll department will continue to change and the team must be continually able to identify and implement ways to improve the efficiency of the department.

Payroll costs form almost 40% of the NT’s cost base.  With increased pressure on public funding, the way in which the NT spends will be under even more scrutiny.  This puts increased demand on the payroll team to provide accurate and detailed management information.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Proven experience of running a complex payroll department and a high degree of professionalism
• Strong technical, payroll system and taxation knowledge and the ability to keep up to date with changes to legislation and best practice
• The ability to critically appraise the payroll system, processes and controls, and identify and implement changes to the payroll processes and procedures
• Proven experience of managing staff with the ability to encourage and motivate, creating an open and positive environment to enable people to succeed
• A resilient, highly motivated individual who has the ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 12th December at 12 noon