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The purpose of the role is to manage and grow a portfolio of trust supporters that donate towards a range of important programmes and initiatives at the NT. The post-holder will typically raise gifts of up to £75,000, with an ambition to work on larger applications in due course.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Proven track record of securing support from charitable trusts, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent proposal and report writing skills.
- Experience of understanding and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders: internal and external, and at different levels of seniority.
- Experience of working proactively and collaboratively to achieve team goals.
- Experience of managing a busy workload.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 24th November 2025 at 10:00am.
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Multi-Story Orchestra is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to see us thrive in our next phase.
Multi-Story Orchestra is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our next chapter. After 15 years, our visionary Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Kate Whitley, will step down in early 2026. This marks an important and carefully planned transition for the organisation. Alongside the new Artistic Director, the Executive Director will have a unique opportunity to forge Multi-Story’s future.
Since 2011, we’ve pioneered youth-led orchestral music that challenges conventions, tells urgent real-life stories, and amplifies unheard voices. Today, young people aged 14-18 are at the heart of our creative process, working with professional musicians to create original works across a range of genres, from soul and R&B to classical and choral. The result is music that’s fresh, relevant and powerful.
We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to:
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Strengthening our organisation through strategic leadership and sound governance.
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Driving ambitious fundraising and sustainable financial planning
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Championing equity, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our work.
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Sustaining a strong sense of organisational cohesion through sound team and operational management.
The Executive Director will work in close partnership with the Artistic Director and Board of Trustees to champion the organisation’s vision, drive fundraising initiatives, extend our partnerships, fulfil commitments to funders, and ensure Multi-Story Orchestra thrives in its next phase. The Executive Director and the Artistic Director together fulfil the CEO function for Multi-Story Orchestra.
Head of National Art Pass Marketing
Location: King's Cross, London
Contract length:12-month FTC
Salary: £54,600
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
The role
Art Fund is seeking an experienced marketing and brand leader to drive membership for The National Art Pass.
As Head of Marketing for the National Art Pass, you’ll take ownership of a strategic, data-driven programme to recruit, engage and retain members, shaping the reach and impact on a national scale. You’ll lead major integrated campaigns, develop creative concepts and oversee digital & CRM marketing that inspires, deepens loyalty and delivers commercial results.
You’ll be both creative and data-driven, combining audience insight, innovative thinking and digital expertise to deliver measurable ROI. You’ll also play a key leadership role across teams - guiding team members and collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation.
What you’ll do:
- Lead large-scale, integrated campaigns to grow National Art Pass membership
- Oversee CRM, email and programme of activity to improve engagement, retention and lifetime value
- Shape and deliver fundraising campaigns in partnership with internal teams
- Manage media and creative agencies, ensuring strong performance and ROI
- Contribute to Art Fund’s next five-year strategy and CRM transition project
What you’ll bring:
- Proven success in delivering high-performing, multi-channel campaigns
- Experienced in using data and insight to drive decisions and innovation
- Experience with customer journey optimisation within marketing
- Strong grasp of audience segmentation, data insights, and brand strategy
- Experience in owning and leading content marketing plans that inspire
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Experience managing budgets, agencies, and senior reporting
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave– 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP)- for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance- cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
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%.
Closing deadline: 23.59pm on 24 November 2025
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.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
ABOUT EX CATHEDRA
Ex Cathedra is a world-class vocal ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We believe everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music.
It is an exciting time to join Ex Cathedra. Over the next 2 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we have recently recruited two new fundraising roles.
You would join a supportive, dedicated and financially literate team, working closely with the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the Ex Cathedra ‘family’ - musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.
THE ROLE
We are excited to advertise this full-time Finance Manager vacancy (£37,500-£40,000). The role encompasses the financial operations of the charity - from purchase ledger and payroll to preparation of the management and statutory accounts and delivery of Board reports. In autumn 2024 we migrated to iplicit, with the potential to realise further efficiencies.
Full details are listed in the Application Pack. Key points include:
Key points include:
- Deliver the financial accounting process, including timely and accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger, processing payments accordingly
- Undertake bank reconciliations
- Monitor debtors and creditors
- Process payroll and pensions
- Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met, including payments and reports to HMRC for PAYE & NI
- Prepare annual accounts and meet external audit requirements in accordance with current SORP
- Prepare creative tax relief claims
- Cashflow forecasts
- Prepare management accounts and reports for the Board of trustees and other financial reports that may be required
- Calculate and submit VAT returns
- Prepare financial documents for Arts Council England submissions
- Work with the team to ensure accurate project projections
- Drive improvements and efficiencies
- Support fundraising, including Gift Aid
- Act as Company Secretary
- Support the General Manager with insurance renewals
ABOUT YOU
We anticipate you will be part- or fully-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), and excited by the opportunity to have operational responsibility for the full financial processes of Ex Cathedra. You are the kind of person who is equally willing to support the strategic planning of the organisation and to roll up their sleeves to ensure sales invoices are raised and suppliers are paid efficiently.
Essential:
- Experience of working in a complex finance role, preparing statutory and management accounts
- Experience of owning/managing efficient finance processes and controls
- Highly proficient and confident with modern, cloud-based finance software, spreadsheets and other relevant software
- An understanding of partial exemption VAT
- Knowledge of charity SORP
Desirable:
- Recent experience of iplicit, charity SORP and partial exemption VAT would be very helpful
- Interest or experience of supporting strategic initiatives and developments
The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of:
- Developing strong working relationships and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and of being able to prioritise and plan
- Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
- Inspiring confidence from colleagues across the organisation and at Board level
- Meeting deadlines
We welcome pre-application conversations if you would like to know more.
Thank you for your interest in this role - Peter & the team at Ex Cathedra.
We would also consider a part-time Finance Manager (3 days pw) with the appointment of a part-time Finance Coordinator (2 days pw). Please contact Peter Trethewey, General Manager, ahead of application if you would like to apply on this basis.
We seek to reach and inspire through outstanding vocal experiences - in performance, by nurturing talent, through education and participation projects



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Turner’s House is a small independent museum in Twickenham housed in a Grade II* listed building, open to the public since 2017. This is a key role in helping secure its long-term sustainability. The Partnerships Director will be responsible for leading all income-generating and related partnership activity (fundraising, commercial hires, marketing/PR, retail, commercial events, donor cultivation etc.), as well as being hands-on in ensuring the House is open and running smoothly, including keyholder responsibilities (opening/closing, occasional weekend or evening work). This is an exciting opportunity to shape income streams, build capacity, and work on site in a close-knit team.
- Lead and deliver a portfolio income strategy: trusts & foundations grants, individuals (Circles and Patrons), corporates/sponsorship, commercial events, commercial hires.
- Write, prepare, submit and manage grant applications and funding bids; manage relationships with funders (reporting, stewardship).
- Identify new revenue streams (e.g. venue hire for private/events, retail opportunities, location hires etc).
- Set and monitor income targets in conjunction with the Board of Trustees; evaluate performance and report regularly.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations, heritage bodies, tourism, community groups and set a strategy for our Patrons and benefactors.
- Lead marketing and promotional activity to raise awareness, increase visitor numbers and attendance at events, promote venue hires, attract hires and donors.
- Oversee creation of promotional materials (print, digital), social media content, website updates.
- Use PR opportunities to profile Turner’s House in local/national media.
- Act as keyholder: opening & closing the building, ensuring security & visitor readiness once or twice a week as needed.
- Work on-site regularly to support visitor experience during public opening hours (Wed-Sun, plus special / evening events).
- Help ensure events and hires run smoothly, coordinating with House Director and volunteers.
Do contact the Chair, Lucy or vice chair, Michael directly if you'd like to chat about the role ahead of the deadline.
The Tours & Projects Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of several key areas of the Orchestra’s core performance activity, including but not limited to: international stand-alone concerts, tours and residencies; UK tours, engagements and festival performances; commercial recordings and special projects.
Working in a fast-paced environment as part of a friendly, fun and creative team, the role of Tours & Projects Manager provides a unique opportunity to work with leading musicians and conductors. Excellent organisational and budgeting skills, attention to detail, innovative thinking and a flexible approach to working will help you manage, develop and execute a diverse range of projects to the highest standard.
With oversight from the Senior Concerts Manager and Concerts Director, the post-holder will work closely with the Concerts Coordinators, Concerts Assistant and the Orchestra Operations Team in the delivery of outstanding performances in territories as varied as the UK, USA, Asia and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
• Planning and coordinating of all international tours and residencies undertaken by the Orchestra, • Planning and coordinating of UK-based performances, engagements and tours outside of the Orchestra’s core regional residencies.
• Planning and coordinating commercial recordings and special projects, shared with Concerts & Projects Manager, according to orchestra schedule.
• Developing and managing detailed itineraries, travel schedules, visas, freight and accommodation for musicians, artists, staff and equipment.
• Preparing project budgets, managing and maintaining set budgets and final reconciliation and invoicing, including international tax applications on behalf of the Orchestra.
• Liaising with the Orchestra’s Head of Production and Stage Managers regarding practical arrangements for all concerts and projects, including, but not limited to, stage plans, stage extensions, ATA carnet applications; truck requirements, second instruments etc.
• Liaising closely with the Orchestra Librarians on orchestrations and editions for repertoire being performed or recorded.
• Supervising the Concerts Coordinators and Assistant in the practical delivery of contracts, PPE letters, technical riders, dressing room and security lists, rehearsal venue bookings, flight and hotel lists etc. • Keeping abreast of all relevant agreements and updates from the Association of British Orchestras and Musicians’ Union concerning touring best practice and regulation.
• Liaising with the Orchestra Committee and Artistic Committee regarding player matters as directed by Senior Concerts Manager/Concerts Director.
• Travel with the Orchestra on all international tours and attending concerts & projects within the UK as necessary.
• Upholding and demonstrating the Orchestra's values. Representing the Philharmonia with utmost professionalism at all times.
• Undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Company.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
• Minimum three years’ managerial experience in classical music administration preferably with a focus on tour management
• Demonstrable experience in performance production and scheduling; including knowledge of international visas, tax and travel.
• A passion for orchestral music;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Self-motivated and a diligent worker;
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise whilst working across a wide range of projects at any one time;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal being able to converse with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Ability to problem solve independently, quickly and under pressure;
• Ability to find creative solutions independently;
• Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to motivate junior colleagues;
• Demonstrate hands-on and positive attitude during projects;
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends; and to travel outside London and the UK, as required.
Desirable:
• Skills in concert management
• Previous employment with a symphony orchestra
• Knowledge of the working practices of a professional orchestra (including ABO/MU agreements that apply to a professional freelance orchestra)
• Knowledge of orchestral repertoire
Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Concerts Director. Line Management of the Tours & Projects Co-ordinator
Employment Type
Full time, based in London with weekend and evening work as required by the orchestra’s schedule.
Location
The role will be based at our administrative office in Southwark, London SE1; however, the role will require frequent travel both within the UK and internationally. This role will regularly require you to travel with the Orchestra on tour, being away for periods of between one week to over two weeks at a time.
● Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025, 9am
● First interviews: Monday 1 December 2025
● Second round interviews, if applicable: Friday 5 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025
Salary: £35,327 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term contract to 31st March 2027, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) We operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday & one other day tbc
About The Role
As a Grants and Learning Officer, you’ll be helping us to deliver our ambitious, nationwide grants programme. We currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-30 year old creatives, and have a busy grants cycle to manage, alongside ever-increasing numbers of applications.
This year, we’re building and migrating to a new grants database and you’ll play an integral role on the project team. In addition, you’ll manage an assigned portfolio of grants, and help with all aspects of the funding cycle. You’ll support applicants and funded partners, make funding recommendations, administer grants, provide feedback and support, and visit projects.
About You
First and foremost, you’ll be passionate about the work that Youth Music does. As a skilled administrator, you’re not fazed by planning, monitoring, reporting, and spreadsheets. You have an eye for detail. You’ve got good IT skills and working knowledge of how databases operate. With the development of our new database this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing processes and working with data and detail.
You’re a collaborative worker who enjoys being part of a friendly team, as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of people. As a grants manager you’ll have an instinct for what’s important – when to give advice, and when to step back.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Making
- Relationship management for a diverse portfolio of grants within allocated areas or specialisms.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the music/creative landscape and issues affecting your allocated areas.
- Provide telephone, online (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, webinars) and email advice to potential applicants.
- Assess grant applications.
- Make recommendations to the assessment panel.
- Efficient and effective turnaround of grants administration, primarily through our grants databases (Salesforce and Grant Tracker).
- Ensure data in the grants database is accurate and up-to-date, and support with data input, analysis and cleansing.
- Review grant requirements and ensure quick processing of payments.
- Undertake visits to funded projects and attend events.
- Provide advice and feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
- Support the running and facilitation of events.
- Contribute to the improvement of Youth Music’s funding processes and procedures in line with the flexible funding principles we’re committed to.
- Provide support to others in the wider Youth Music team.
Learning and Projects
- Undertake project-based tasks as part of wider team or organisational project work.
- Specialist knowledge about assigned areas of Youth Music’s work or operations and produce relevant outputs to help us and others to learn and develop.
- Produce resources and content for the Youth Music community.
- Present information and learning to internal and external colleagues.
General
- Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
- This post will require travel across the UK, occasionally involving overnight stays.
- This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working or volunteering in music education, music industries, grants management, youth work or advocacy, education, or not-for-profit settings.
- Familiarity with the funding process.
- Experience of working in an administrative role.
- Experience using databases and other software.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office (in particular Outlook, Excel and Word).
- Organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Confident in decision-making and can work autonomously.
- Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people.
- A clear and persuasive verbal communicator with the ability to write in plain English.
- Ability to build and manage relationships.
- Analytical skills (you’ll be required to read and respond to applications and reports).
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of project management, including financial planning and management.
- Understanding of the social issues facing children and young people today.
- Understanding youth voice and/or participatory grant making practices.
- Understanding of organisational best practice (safeguarding, financial health, governance, equality, and diversity).
- Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary Scale: £30,892 – £33,672 pro rata*
Duration: Permanent
Pension: 6% employer pension contribution
Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata
Reports to: Digital Communications Manager
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.
*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.
About the Role
The Communications Coordinator contributes to the planning and delivery of all communications and digital activities for the South London Gallery. Working alongside the Head of Communications and Digital Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator supports the implementation of the SLG’s communications strategy, reaching new audiences, creating engaging digital content, and enhancing visitor experience online and on site.
The role involves the full range of communication channels including print marketing, signage, press, digital, audio-visual interpretation and social media to profile the SLG’s programme, Communities and Learning activities, bookshop and café. The Communications Coordinator also provides administrative support and assists at special events as necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with London Museum to recruit a Senior Finance Officer on a full-time, FTC (until 31st of December 2026) basis.
London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation – an entirely new museum for London will open in 2026 in Smithfield. As a result, this is a newly formed role that will evolve over time with an initial focus on the New Museum Project.
As Senior Finance Officer you will perform a key role in supporting the financial administration of the New Museum Project, dealing primarily with processing construction works invoices and consultants’ fees. It will involve a compliance role to ensure that the professional fees, construction costs, and contracts of the project are correctly recorded.
Please note, this organisation has a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
As Senior Finance Officer, you will:
- Work with the New Museum Project Team to ensure compliance of records and timely processing of invoices and purchase orders in accordance with strict deadlines and schemes of delegation.
- Build a strong relationship with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure swift resolution of discrepancies and issues around financial approvals.
- Deliver the accounts payable function (initially for the New Museum Project) including invoice processing, BACS payments, reconciliations and general operations management.
- Ensure invoices are within current purchase order values and align with agreed payment and resource schedules.
- Be a key point of contact for the external auditor, inputting to the audit planning process and the end-to-end production of statutory accounts, preparing working papers, tax relief claims and other related matters for year end.
- Provide cover for and deputising for the Finance Manager when required.
The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity / not-for-profit sector, in a similar role
- Be a part qualified accountant or have strong qualification by experience
- Have previous experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Have an understanding of contract management and experience in assisting with compliance and assurance tasks
- Have a high level of IT literacy with extensive experience of working with excel at an intermediate/advanced level and with computerised finance systems
- 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! To apply please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill with the following:
- A full curriculum vitae (CV)
- A supporting letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the Person Specification, which is included in the Job Description document.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 23 November 2025, interviews and selection will be arranged for week commencing 24 November 2025.
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.
Our Development Team
The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.
Purpose of the role
The Development Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Head of Trusts and Events and with support from the Events Administrator.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills. They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to proactively work on their own initiative as well as in a team, with very strong attention to detail. They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to leading multiple events simultaneously.
TERMS
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Working Hours: Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work some weekday evenings on a regular basis and very occasionally on the weekend. A TOIL system is in operation.
Applications Close at 10am on Monday 24 November
Round One Interviews: Week Commencing 1 December
Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 8 December
We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director - Burgh House
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Location: Hampstead, London
Closing Date: 1st December
Burgh House is a Grade I listed Queen Anne home in Hampstead Village, renowned as a centre for arts, heritage, and community engagement. Since 1979, we have welcomed thousands of visitors each year to enjoy exhibitions, concerts, talks, and private celebrations in a unique historic setting.
We are an independent, self-funding charity with a strong reputation for creativity and resilience. We now seek an experienced and visionary Director to lead Burgh House into its next chapter, combining cultural ambition with sound commercial management.
The Role
* Develop and implement a strategic vision and business plan.
* Oversee a high-quality programme of art, music, heritage, and community events.
* Drive income generation through venue hire, fundraising, and partnerships.
* Lead and motivate a skilled team of staff and volunteers.
* Act as the public face of Burgh House, enhancing its profile and reputation.
Person Specification
Essential
* Senior leadership experience in a museum, heritage site, arts organisation, or similar charity.
* Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and governance.
* Proven ability to build relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
* Experience in cultural programming and audience engagement.
* Skilled in team leadership and volunteer management.
* Commitment to heritage, public engagement, and community involvement.
Desirable
* Understanding of the challenges faced by independent heritage organisations.
* Connections within Hampstead, Camden, or London's cultural sector.
Why Burgh House?
"Burgh House is a place of welcome and inspiration at the heart of Hampstead. We are looking for a Director who shares our passion for heritage and community and who can lead us into an exciting new era."
- Chair of Trustees
This is an opportunity to lead one of London's most distinctive cultural venues, shaping its future and ensuring its continued success as a place of inspiration and community.
Recruitment Timeline
Application deadline: 1st December
First round interview: w/c 8th December
Final interviews: w/c 15th December
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to Burgh House on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g., age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
This is a fundamental role within our South East regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 26 historic churches across Northamptonshire, West Norfolk, and parts of North Bedfordshire and Western Cambridgeshire, including areas around Northampton, Bedford, Huntingdon, and King’s Lynn.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 24th November 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Kensington, London (minimum three days per week in the office)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term (hopefully to be made permanent.)
Hours: Core hours 10am–6pm. 5 days a week during the busy times, 4 days a week after the performance season. 2 weeks closure over Christmas (apply quickly) Some evening and weekend work required.
Opera Holland Park is seeking a confident and purposeful Corporate Fundraiser to join our Development team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of London’s most distinctive cultural organisations, helping to grow and nurture relationships with a wide range of corporate partners.
You’ll bring energy, creativity, and intelligence to the role, identifying new partnership opportunities, managing existing relationships, and delivering excellent stewardship. With a strong pipeline of prospects already in place, we’re looking for someone who can make the most of it.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Development, you’ll take responsibility for developing and managing Opera Holland Park’s corporate partnerships programme. This includes identifying new sponsors and partners, securing support for productions and events, and deepening relationships with existing supporters. You’ll also manage hospitality and venue hire partnerships, working closely with colleagues across production, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver value and impact for every partner.
Key responsibilities
- Secure headline sponsorships and partnerships for productions, events, and community programmes.
- Identify, research, and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with our mission and values.
- Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership collateral.
- Manage and steward existing corporate partners, ensuring the delivery of all benefits and recognition.
- Negotiate and manage venue hire and hospitality partnerships, working with production and marketing colleagues.
- Plan and deliver corporate events and activations, ensuring high-quality experiences for guests and partners.
- Maintain accurate financial and contact records via the Spektrix fundraising database.
- Work closely with the Board and Development team to identify and leverage new opportunities.
About you
You’ll be an experienced corporate partnerships professional. You’ll have the confidence to create and pitch new opportunities, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a creative, solutions-focused approach to income generation.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in philanthropic corporate partnerships.
- The ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for tailoring messages to different audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as required.
- A collaborative approach, balanced with the confidence to work independently.
Why join us?
Opera Holland Park is a vibrant, welcoming, and creative organisation with a clear sense of purpose: to share outstanding opera with as many people as possible. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where ideas are encouraged, initiative is valued, and success is shared.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is seeking a talented Fundraising Officer to join us at a pivotal moment in our history. As we approach our 250th anniversary, we are launching an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign to purchase and redevelop a listed building beside the National Museum of Scotland, creating a new national centre for heritage research, learning, and engagement.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping a transformational fundraising project from the ground up. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will help build relationships with major donors, trusts, and corporate partners, develop inspiring fundraising materials, and contribute to communications and events that bring our story to life. If you are creative, motivated, and eager to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Become part of something historic!
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