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Title: Philanthropy Manager (HNWI)
Contract: Full-Time (36 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £38,347 per annum
About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we have launched a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
Job Summary
Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.
The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Manager. The role will contribute to our strategic priorities, working closely with the Senior Principal Gifts manager to cultivate and maintain relationships with new and existing funders. With opportunities to fundraise towards a diverse range of core and capital projects.
Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team, reporting into the Senior Principal Gifts manager, the role will support the development of our Principal giving strategy, building relationships with a portfolio of potential and existing funders engaging them through phone calls, meetings, written correspondence, events and by creating compelling proposals.
The role will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.
Main Responsibilities
Fundraising
· Raise income in line with agreed personal targets and KPI’s, contributing to the Philanthropy team’s current annual income target of £7m+.
· Cultivate a portfolio of major donor prospects in the UK and abroad at the six-figure gift level and support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager in the management of seven-figure gifts.
· Establish strong cross-Museum relationships to develop programme ideas in line with funders’ interests, and craft compelling cases for support.
· Work independently and in collaboration with the Senior Principal Gifts Manager, Head of Philanthropy and Director of Development to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the seven-figure gift level.
· Actively solicit funding personally through bespoke cultivation plans and utilise senior stakeholders effectively when needed.
· Prepare written briefings for senior management for meetings with prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.
· Ensure all required gift reporting is delivered to the highest standards, supporting the development of robust evaluation processes with colleagues where needed.
· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.
Finance and Administration
· Work closely with Finance and project delivery colleagues to monitor incoming payments and ensure that donations are spent in line with funding agreements.
· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.
General
· Stay informed of key developments within the sector by monitoring government and third-sector policies and relevant publications.
· Attend evening and occasional weekend meetings and events, as required within the nature of the post.
· Assist with other duties that may be reasonably required.
Essential
· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing gifts from high-networth-individuals, including research, crafting compelling proposals, and effective stewardship.
· Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and engaging manner.
· Ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues.
· Ability to work proactively and constructively with colleagues to develop high-quality project proposals.
· Ability to act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts.
· Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
· Ability to prioritise and meet regular deadlines whilst working under pressure.
Desirable
· Direct fundraising experience in the cultural/environmental sector with High-Net-Worth Individuals.
· Experience of working with senior stakeholders (Trustees, Directors and Senior Leadership teams).
· Experience working on capital or campaign fundraising.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible. We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.
We are curious. We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.
We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.
We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.
We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.
We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.
General Information
All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:
• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK
• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)
• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education
• Health clearance
The Museum supports flexible working.
To apply
If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.
Closing date: 23:59, 10th November 2024
Interviews expected w/c 25th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At the Canal & River Trust, we believe life’s better by water, and that the waterways we take care of make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies. We have an extraordinary range of professionals to help bring our waterways to life, including people with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality geographic information systems and services.
Working for the Trust we believe passionately that our waterways can play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change, helping to reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emissions which drive global warming. Our network of canals and river navigations in the hearts of towns and cities are perfectly placed to provide ‘net zero’ solutions & reduce the impact of climate change, as well as providing fantastic green & blue doorstep destination spaces for everyone to enjoy.
The Contactless giving Fundraising Team sits within the wider F2F Fundraising and Individual Giving Team
This important role entails working with the Trusts regional teams as a Team Leader within the wider Face to Face (F2F) fundraising team In this particular instance this role will have a focus on championing our Contactless Giving Workstreams across the regions, with the support of their face to face fundraising colleagues.
They are responsible for delivery of our contactless giving programme and ensuring that they are able to setup a maintain a varied programme of workstreams by sourcing and providing key technology and tools to all of the Trusts regions. You will help drive delivery of the agreed Team and individual targets and KPI’s for the region(s) with a particular focus on Contactless Giving.
This role will work across the regions as a dedicated national support and will be required at times to provide hands on coaching, training and support regionally to drive ongoing engagement and enthusiasm for the programme. They will also support the Regional Face to Face Fundraising Managers to identify and business case potential future opportunities when required.
You will play a significant role in supporting the day to day management of our contactless giving income stream by supporting our F2F Fundraisers, regional colleagues and volunteers, ensuring our Values & Behaviours and performance excellence standards are met on a consistent basis.
Location & coverage
You will be working remotely and should expect to spend more than 50% of your week out on location meeting with your fundraising team across the region.
There is an expectation of working some weekend days at our key regional events, spread over the year and being a part of the weekend Contactless Giving management rota, which denotes working at least one weekend per month.
As a remote worker you will be assigned one of our main hub spaces as as your formal base
Relevant hubs include: Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley.
Working Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend & bank holiday working.
The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with the Contactless Giving Fundraising Manager to devise robust strategies to achieve weekly & monthly volume and quality based fundraising targets, particular focus on Contactless Giving within the regions, Museums and attractions and our F2F Fundraising teams.
- Develop contactless fundraising techniques with the Contactless Giving Fundraising Manager that improve income generation for the Trust.
- Support the Face to Face fundraising management team with reviews and business casing of future fundraising opportunities for the face to face & regional fundraising programme.
- Ensure management of key contactless giving channels including devices, signage, branded clothing and collateral all contain contactless donation touchpoints across the network.
- Adhere to the IOF and Fundraising Regulator Code of conduct.
- Handle all sensitive and data protected information obtained by donors as confidential and in a safe and secure manner in line with the Trust’s GDPR and Security Procedures.
- Ensure regular Compliance checks and training sessions are delivered to the F2F team and Regional colleagues, particualrly around Contactless Giving.
- Clear, regular and timely communication with the Team and all members of the senior management team.
- Nurture and maintain positive relationships with regional colleagues to support delivery of F2F fundraising priorities, engagement and training; particularly contactless giving programme.
- Coach and mentor team members in the region and support the maintenance of performance targets and improvements where needed.
- Ensure that all data input and insight reporting is maintained for the benefit of the team including key systems such as CRM, Evergiving and other fundraising platforms and technologies.
- Support operational processes for managing equipment, managing suppliers, regulatory compliance and complaints management.
Skills, knowledge & experience:
Practical:
- Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and inspire people.
- Customer service experience is desirable.
- Passion for the waterways, canals and blue spaces is desirable but in no way essential.
- Knowledge in fundraising is desirable but not essential
- Support for the Canal & River Trust’s aims and vision.
- Passion for the waterways, canals and blue spaces is desirable but in no way essential.
- Enthusiasm for keeping our local waterways attractive and safe for all to enjoy now and in the future.
- Drivers license is essential.
General:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated and hard working.
- Ability to work to and self-manage targets.
- Ability to adapt to working in varying locations and demonstrate flexibility.
- Confident with MS Office applications and quick learner at using a range of digital platforms.
- Understanding of GDPR and handling data sensitively
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What We Offer
In addition to your salary of £32,000 + Car Cash Allowance, you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits=:
- 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
- Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility. Monday to Friday working, no weekend working.
- Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc.
- Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
This is an exciting time to join the London Museum on the journey towards opening the new museum at Smithfield in 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your business partnering expertise to the Museum and grow as the role evolves over the next few years.
As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will be a key member of the finance team working closely with finance and non finance colleagues across the Museum.
The main purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and deliver effective, consistent and timely business partnering to the Commercial and Visitor Operations teams and to the Trading Board.
Key duties are as follows:
• Providing effective monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the business, supporting the business through quarterly forecasting, annual planning and budgeting, and year end processes.
• Supporting and advising on specific projects and providing insightful analysis to inform decision making (e.g. the Docklands Masterplan, new museum Commercial Strategy).
• Collaborating closely with other Finance colleagues to strengthen and embed a business partnering approach to working with budget holders and to implement a process for measuring success
The role would suit somebody from a finance background who has a keen attention to detail and experience of successful finance business partnering with high standards of customer service and a collaborative business partner approach. This role sits within an experienced finance team and will report to the Head of Finance, being the key contact for the Commercial and Visitor Operations Teams.
Please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners with a copy of your CV for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
The closing date for applications is Monday 28 October 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview from week commencing 4 November 2024
Can you help us deliver our vision for the future?
After growing the business over the past few years, we now wish to make a step-change in how we care for and interpret the Nantgarw China Works and Museum site and enhance its viability. Reporting to the Chairman and Trustees, the appointed candidate will play a leading role in turning that aspiration into reality at this volunteer-staffed site.
Nantgarw China Works is where the world’s finest porcelain was made 200 years ago. Today it is an independent museum telling the history of ceramic production at the site, a working pottery where the lost recipe for making the historic porcelain has been successfully recreated, and an educational institution offering some 500 workshop sessions every year. The remains of the historic works are the best preserved in Wales and of UK importance.
Although the initial appointment is for 18 months, we hope that the appointee can be considered for a permanent position.
We would consider approaches from applicants who might wish to propose different working or remuneration arrangements.
Closing date: 31 October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit two Visitor Experience Supervisor's to join our team based at our London site. You will join us on a part time, annualised contract working 1250 hours per year and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £20,666.56 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
In the role of Visitor Experience Supervisor, you will be leading from the front to ensure every aspect of our visitor journey is enjoyable and safe. You will work with all departments to ensure the balance of visitor experience and collection protection is maintained. You will also manage the team to maximise their potential and engage with our customers.
The two positions will initially be allocated to support either events or compliance, to support the operational team and liaise with stakeholders as needed.
The position requires excellent communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic aptitude to deliver effective site operations and team leadership.
As a Visitor Experience Supervisor, you will have a variety of roles which will include:
- Actively engaging the front of house (FoH) team of Visitor Experience Assistants (VEA) and volunteers, and staff and volunteers from other departments, to provide an exceptional visitor experience, excelling in customer service and interaction, and assist the empowerment of others to deliver the same aims and objectives
- As nominated the post holder will lead on specific areas of the FoH team’s work, engaging with other teams as required. Supervise the front of house activities of VEAs and volunteers. Ensure the delivery of appropriate customer care and presentational standards in accordance with the expectations of the Museum.
- Being expected to manage/oversee the performance, development and welfare of a subset of VEAs and/or volunteers, and may themselves be required to undertake routine VEA duties when cover is required. manage, coach and support VEAs in the delivery of a first-class visitor experience
- Acting as the Site Coordinator in emergencies and the Duty Manager when required to do so
- Helping to ensure that all front of house staff are customer-focused, motivated and empowered
- Ensuring the support/ delivery of front of house sales and fundraising activities to maximise financial return and meet specified targets
- Ensuring that agreed safety, security and surveillance measures are being followed. Report all incidents and ‘near misses’ to the appropriate person
- Utilising available staff resources flexibly to meet the needs of the business. Ensure that appropriate front of house staff resources are available on the day to support corporate, public and formal events, and provide general logistical support
- Supporting and implementing museum initiatives re environmental sustainability
What we are looking for in our Visitor Experience Supervisor:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
- Listens to, understands, respects and accepts different views, ideas and ways of working.
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 20th October 2024
Interviews will take place on: 5th November 2024
Development Research & Data Officer– Permanent | Full time
Salary: £31,691 to £34,214 plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.
Are you a whizz with research and data experience in a fundraising environment? Or a fundraiser who wants to move into a new role? We are looking for someone to be part of and support our Development team to deliver our new fundraising strategy 2024-28.
Benefits of joining us as our Development Research and Data Officer will include:
- Annually alongside your salary of £31,691 National Museums Scotland contributes £9,160 - £9,911 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
- A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years (Pro-rata for part timers). Plus 8 paid days public holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
- Exclusive discounts on both local and national High Street and online retailers
- A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Flexible working options such as hybrid working, part time working, paid special leave, career breaks and unpaid leave
- Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.
About the Development Research and Data Officer role
Our Development Research and Data Officer helps to ensure long-term fundraising success for National Museums Scotland by maximising the use of the CRM database and developing the prospect pipeline for campaigns and revenue fundraising. We have lots of exciting fundraising campaigns including acquisitions to develop the collections, research, conservation, community engagement and exhibitions.
As the Development Research and Data Officer at National Museums Scotland you will:
- Be the database expert (Tessitura and Raisers Edge) within the Development Team
- Update and interrogate the donor database to develop profiles, segment data and produce reports and analysis
- Manage the prospect pipeline through the donor database
- Be the responsible for the due diligence of existing and prospective supporters
- Manage a portfolio of fundraising research resources and suppliers
Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Development Research and Data Officer:
- Expert knowledge, initiative and perseverance to proactively find the best processes to ensure the donor database is meeting the needs of the Development Team in the most efficient way
- Planning and organising skills – evaluating and prioritising different strands of work; managing workload to deliver best overall results
- Analytical and reporting skills - identifying relevant information; assessing and evaluating information from donor database to better understand donors and prospects; presenting clear, succinct and timely data and reports
Hiring the right person for the right job is everything to us. We want to encourage you to apply if you think this is the role for you and you have the skills and experience required to succeed.
Please be sure to view our recruitment pack for this role (available on our careers website) for full details of the position that may help with your application.
The closing date for this role is 3 November 2024. The Selection Event is likely to take place week commencing 18 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with The Tank Museum (a registered charity), who are seeking a Membership Fundraiser to join their innovative and award-winning marketing team.
Based at Bovington Camp, the home of the tank, the Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of armoured fighting vehicles in the world, representing every major conflict since the First World War, the Museum, which attracts over 200,000 visitors a year, also host the annual event, TANKFEST, as well as displaying a strong supporting collection of medals, photographs, film, sound recordings, fine art, books, weapons, models and memorabilia. The entire collection of this Accredited Museum is “Designated” as being of outstanding national importance – a testament to its uniqueness, quality and the expertise of those who care for it.
Highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe, The Tank Museum’s marketing team are responsible for the promotion of The Tank Museum, working on and offline to raise public awareness of the museum, its collections, exhibitions, events, membership schemes, and other revenue raising functions. They are ambitious, productive, creative and analytical in approach to problem solving.
In this newly created role, the Membership Fundraiser will expand the public fundraising function of the Museum, integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds in support the charitable objectives of the Museum, including engaging their existing and sizeable international online audiences.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of working in a fundraising or in a membership role (recruitment/retention), with knowledge of processes and practices.
- Experience of handling data and using a CRM system.
- Experience of working to targets.
- Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK.
You will be an instinctive, enthusiastic and collaborative team player, showing curiosity and creativity. With the ability to handle pressure and react positively to shifting priorities and demands, you will be highly organised with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The Museum encourages self-development and motivation to learn.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, 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: Bovington / Hybrid
Closing date: 4 November 2024
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Membership Services Assistant
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 October 2024
The British Museum is seeking a Membership Services Assistant to join the Advancement department. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer care to Members and provide administrative support for the day-to-day running of the Membership Office.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Accurately process all new Membership applications, renewals, gift aid declarations, payments (including direct debit), event ticket applications, postal applications and donations to agreed procedures and service level standards.
- Deal with all general enquiries and correspondence, on the telephone, in writing or by email to agreed standards and procedures, escalating issues as necessary.
- Ensure data integrity is maintained, accurate data recorded and data processing protocols are adhered to at all times. Handle other relevant data processing and administration as required.
- Support the administration and organisation of Members' events as necessary and where necessary attend events outside of general working hours (TOIL will be given).
- Support the Membership Services Manager: Member Relations and Membership Services Coordinator: Member Relations as necessary in other tasks and duties related to customer care of Members.
About you:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent; English and Maths essential
- Experience of dealing with the public and diffusing difficult situations
- Excellent telephone manner and strong written correspondence skills
- Evidence of excellent customer service skills with experience in direct customer service, e.g. retail, reception, public affairs
- Experience of using CRM Databases or similar software and capable user of Microsoft packages
- Accuracy in data entry and excellent attention to detail
- Proven organisational and communication skills
- Ability to evaluate and improve repetitive tasks and procedures
- Enjoys working with people, as well as in a busy office environment while taking responsibility for a variety of tasks
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
Executive Assistant
Location: King's Cross, London N1C
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Circa £35,000
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
At Art Fund, the role of Executive Assistant sits at the very centre of the organisation. Your primary focus is the administrative support of the Director through complex diary management and managing a busy inbox; but the role also encapsulates organising staff social, information sharing and learning events, collaborating with departments on projects, providing administrative support to the Senior Management Team in their weekly meetings and supporting the Governance Manager with the planning and delivery of Board meetings.
At its core, this role is administration based and in support of the Director of Art Fund. The Director is in frequent contact with Art Fund’s stakeholders, Directors across the culture sector, as well as individuals from Local Authority and Government. The Director’s time is therefore finely balanced between internal and external meetings, so you need to be confident in using Outlook, with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Working alongside the Director to prioritise meetings and workload, this is a role which requires collaborative working, and you will work closely with both your colleagues and the Director to ensure that their time is efficiently and effectively used.
This role interacts across all departments, and with all the staff of Art Fund; you will be confident, practical, approachable and highly organised. You’ll be helping with the occasional largescale communications across the sector on behalf of the Director; managing deadlines for articles from the Director for our Art Quarterly publication and Annual Report; helping to support on events including Museum of the Year and the annual Trustees Dinner, and generally embedding yourself within the organisation as one of the 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.
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Healthcare cash back plan and wellbeing app
- 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. The position is based in our office in Granary Square. We can offer occasional homeworking, however regular presence in the office will be required for this role and is dependent on the Director’s diary.
Closing deadline: 23.59 on 3 November 2024.
We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis, so the role may close early.
Please expect first stage interviews to be online, w/c 4 November.
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.
No agencies please.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.
The Horniman’s mission is to connect us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share. We are looking for a Head of Commercial to play a key role in maximising our income generation streams in order to support this mission, leading day-to-day operations across retail, catering and ticket sales. You will also have the wider responsibility of proposing and developing new business opportunities, working closely with the Venue Hire and Programming and Visitor Experience teams. A key project for the role is managing the delivery of a new children’s café as part of our ambitious Nature + Love capital project.
You will have a proven track record in commercial management and experience of all aspects of retail and catering operations, ideally gained in a visitor attraction setting. You will have experience of driving income through innovation and the development of partnerships and have solid financial commercial experience in budgeting and forecasting. The role reports to and works closely with the Director of Audiences and Income and leads a busy, dedicated and talented team. You will be an inspiring, collaborative and supportive line manager with experience of management reporting and working effectively with customer relationship management and box office systems.
You will have an empathy for and interest in the Horniman’s mission, collections and programme alongside a passion for the transformational impact arts, culture and nature can have on people’s lives.
The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Monday 04 November 2024. Interviews will be held 20 – 22 November 2024.
The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer, and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or an ethnically diverse background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Public Events Manager to join our dynamic Events team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Public Events Manager role is to:
The principle purpose of the role of Museum Public Events Manager will be to lead the development of our public events programme at their site and all aspects of its implementation. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy and how it is applied into the relevant location. This will include responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery and management, all key partner development and management, all audience development and evaluation and all events budgeting and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities of our Public Events Manager include:
- To work with Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy, that articulates the long-term objectives of the programme across all Museum sites and audience groups
- To lead the development of the annual public events plan for Midlands. This plan will provide a schedule for each event that comprises the programme and outlines our key commercial and visitor experience goals for each event
- To lead the implementation of the public events programme at Midlands. This will include taking responsibility for the management of major public events and the delegation of selected elements of the programme to the Public Events Executive, where appropriate
- Take lead responsibility for the management and development of 1 FTE. This will include all aspects of objective and appraisal setting and the development of all training and development objectives
- Take lead responsibility for the management of the Public Events Volunteers, working with our Volunteering team to develop the team
- To work closely with the Operations and Visitor Experience team to deliver events, this will include staff briefings for events and training to deliver activities
- Take lead responsibility for the development of all post event analytics and their dissemination to key stakeholders around the Museum. This will include working closely with the Campaigns and Digital Marketing teams to ensure event analytics are effectively integrated into our wider Audience Development Plan
- Work closely with the Marketing and PR department to develop marketing plans for events, design work and copy
What we are looking for in our Public Events Manager:
- Demonstrable and proven experience of working within a busy public events function
- Demonstrable and proven management level experience
- Strong project or event management skills
- Articulates the Museum’s purpose and objectives and supports their team to see their role within it
- Confidently engages with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
- Motivates and provides confidence to team members, allowing them to utilise their skills and knowledge and act with relevant level of autonomy
Closing Date: 21st October 2024
Interviews will take place on 05th November 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
The People and Culture Manager plays a crucial role in Whitechapel Gallery and is responsible for managing all aspects of the human resource function, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains high-quality staff. This role supports the Deputy Director in fostering a positive and inclusive working culture, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
We are looking for an experienced People and Culture Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational culture and workplace experience for the 65 people (43 permanent and 22 fixed-term) who work at Whitechapel Gallery, ensuring alignment with our organisational values. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all
employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Senior Management Team on all matters related to HR.
They will have a proven track record in the design and implementation of relevant HR policies and processes, drawing upon best practice from across the sector. They will have experience in implementing initiatives to embed equality, diversity and inclusion and have a strong commitment to fostering open communications and positive employee relations.
Previous experience of the arts or non-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of
Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural
environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. They care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually. They now seek a new Senior Philanthropy Manager to personally secure six and seven figure gifts.
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the wider Philanthropy team to help achieve the overall strategy for high-value partnerships. You will work to big income targets and will mange a personal portfolio of funder accounts, managing both the Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager too. Collaborating with the Special Events team and Corporate team too, you will prepare written donor proposals, donor stewardship materials and actions and will work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts.
The selected candidate will have an established track record in significant fundraising or income generation, with a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure-plus level. You will enjoy working within a results-oriented environment and will have demonstrated success in managing high value portfolio partners.
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. Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the Development team days in the office, with the rest working from home. There are lots of flexibility options available to how this job can be performed, including part time hours, job shares, and flexible working weeks. Please enquire to find out more.
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.
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Marketing Officer
c. £28,000 to £35,000 per year
Full Time, London-based, Hybrid Working
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a world-leading membership organisation dedicated to fostering a creative and regenerative future. This role involves promoting the organisation through a variety of written and multimedia formats, generating leads, responding to enquiries, and executing targeted digital recruitment campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to inspire others while creating compelling marketing content and campaigns that drive engagement and support the growth of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Achieve individual and team recruitment targets by actively recruiting suitable individuals for the organisation’s members, aligning efforts with the organisation’s strategic focus.
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Lead digital recruitment campaigns, including sourcing referrals from existing members, crafting marketing emails, producing content for digital channels, and re-engaging former members to rejoin.
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Research and identify potential new groups of members, creating compelling marketing copy and content to encourage their engagement with the organisation.
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Act as a primary contact for prospective members, through various communication channels, including email, phone, and in-person meetings.
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Develop and manage targeted B2C and B2B digital recruitment campaigns, creating engaging content such as copy, visual imagery, and videos for distribution across multiple platforms.
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Provide account management to Partners, ensuring continued investment in the organisation for their staff, students, or members, while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Person Specification:
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Passionate and proactive, with qualification/experience, with a strong foundation in customer service and response handling.
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Demonstrated experience in producing marketing copy and a variety of collateral, including newsletters, videos, graphics, and other digital assets.
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Proven ability to create compelling social media content that drives engagement, increases reach.
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Strong written communication skills, including excellent copywriting and editing abilities to produce clear and engaging materials.
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Experience working towards targets, particularly in demand generation, conversion, and income.
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Excellent interpersonal and persuasion skills, with the ability to confidently engage others through one-to-one conversations, public speaking, and marketing activities.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
About Us
The Pepper Pot Centre is a unique Day Centre situated in the heart of Ladbroke Grove which supports over 60s Caribbean, African and other BME communities of Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs and is open to all. The Centre opened in 1981 and offers members a range of services in a warm and friendly environment.
We are a meeting place and day centre for older members of the community. Our wide range of activities both inside and outside our centre aim to be culturally sensitive and include the provision of nutritious meals, birthday parties for members, visits to theatres museums and the seaside and much more.
In 1976 & 2006 PPC was visited by the late Queen and by the Duchess of Cornwall in 2020.
We are now seeking a part-time Office Administrator to join our friendly team working 21 hours per week.
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and community-focused individual with a strong understanding of the administrative needs of our organisation, particularly in supporting older people from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities. Join us and take an exciting step forward in your career as an Office Administrator.
We are looking for a dedicated and organised administrative staff member to join our team. The ideal person should be detail-oriented, professional, and have good written and verbal communication skills. Your main job will be to provide administrative support and to work closely with other team members to ensure that that the office operates smoothly and efficiency.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
- Answer reception enquiries.
- Coordinate volunteers to ensure that the reception and phones are always adequately staffed and answered in a courteous and professional manner.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
- Maintain records, databases, and filing systems.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documents as needed.
- Assist in billing, invoicing, and financial record keeping.
Member’s Support:
- Assist members with paperwork, forms, and inquiries.
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for members as necessary.
- Maintain members’ records and update information as needed.
Facility Management:
- Monitor inventory and order office supplies as needed.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs for equipment and facilities.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the premises, working with the cleaner as necessary.
Finance:
- Manage petty cash, expenses, and income within budget guidelines and bank cash regularly.
- Arrange for invoices to be paid.
- Maintain a record of payments made and expenses incurred to be presented to the Pepper Pot Centre accountant.
Communication and Liaison:
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth office operations.
- Collect feedback from members and families to improve services.
Supporting the Centre Manager:
- Assist in compiling data and information for reports and presentations.
- Prepare drafts of reports and documents for the manager’s review.
Professional Development:
- Stay informed about best practices in administrative support and adult day centre operations.
- Attend relevant workshops, training sessions, or conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Share insights and learning with the manager and team to continuously improve operations.
Other:
- Take on related tasks as required by the centre manager and/or trustees.
- Compile and distribute information for Board meetings.
About you
Essential:
- Good understanding of the essential needs of older individuals, particularly from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities.
- Proven track record in successfully managing administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Skilled in both planned and reactive approaches to event planning.
- Proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational abilities with a methodical approach to handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and build rapport with members and team.
- Proficient in writing letters, and reports.
- Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point and other relevant software.
- Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A friendly and approachable demeanour.
- Strong customer service experience and ethos.
Desirable
- Experience working in a non-profit or community-focused organisation.
- Experience of working with a management committee.
- Knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary sectors.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong research capabilities.
- Full clean driver’s license.
Application Process
Closing date for applications:
The application deadline is Month 4th November 2024 with interviews in the week of 18/11. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.