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Ipswich, Suffolk (On-site)
Up to £36,000 consultancy fee
Part-time
Contract (18 month contract)
Job description

We will transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines’s art school and garden legacy.

This commission covers the Development Phase of a Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout.

The redevelopment of Benton End seeks to:  

  • Conserve and restore the Grade II* listed house and associated gardens structures  
  • Create inclusive and accessible facilities for learning, exhibitions, and residencies  
  • Respect and celebrate the site’s layered heritage, including its significance in queer history  
  • Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in all design choices  
  • Enable operational and financial sustainability through a mixed-use business model

The fundraising consultant will be responsible for raising a total of £2.7m by December 2027. This comprises £1.8m in gifts or pledges in order to match-fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Delivery Phase grant of £2.65m; and the remainder to support additional output costs at Benton End.

The consultant will be expected to lead on the following areas:

  • Review the Fundraising process for the Development Phase of the project in partnership with the client team
  • Review the existing Fundraising Strategy submitted to the Heritage Fund (see tender pack)
  • Re-develop, update and deliver a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy to achieve the necessary match funding for the Delivery Phase of the project including phased targets, pipeline planning, and approach methodology
  • Identify potential funding sources, including charitable trusts and foundations, major individual donors, philanthropic legacy leads (including those with interests in art, horticulture, LGBTQIA+ causes, and regional heritage), corporate supporters and in-kind contributors
  • Cross check all potential funding sources and potential prospects with the client team, paying particular attention to the Garden Museum’s other fundraising programmes, existing funders and live/upcoming campaigns
  • Produce a detailed fundraising plan with goals, milestones, specific targets and details of which funding sources will be approached at each stage of the campaign
  • Support cultivation of key prospects, including advising on pitches, proposals, and relationship management and leading these where appropriate
  • Develop a 'Case for Support' and campaign materials tailored to different audiences
  • Work with the client team to ensure fundraising aligns with Heritage Fund Delivery Phase submission (August 2027), Activity and Interpretation Plans and capital delivery timelines and cash flow needs
  • Provide reports on all fundraising activity and data collected, in formats that are compatible with the client team’s CRM
  • Support the implementation of the live campaign: tracking targets, overseeing donor communications, and managing asks

The selected consultant should have:

  • A strong track record of raising capital funds in the arts, culture, or heritage sector
  • Experience working with national funders (e.g. trusts/foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, and corporates)
  • Knowledge of Heritage Fund processes and expectations
  • Experience in creating compelling cases for support, particularly for multidisciplinary projects (art, heritage, gardens, LGBTQIA+ history)
  • Sensitivity to inclusive fundraising and community engagement
  • Strategic thinking with a collaborative and proactive working style

The budget for the fundraising consultant's fee is a maximum of £36,000 excl VAT, to include all travel and expenses and with an expectation that the consultant will be on site regularly at Benton End, Hadleigh, Suffolk.

This consultant will report into the Project Manager, but will also work very closely with the Garden Museum Development Director and the Benton End Board.

This opportunity is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

Application requirements:

Please supply the following by 5pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026:

  • Proven examples of recent, similar work at an equivalent level of project value and heritage significance
  • CV demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects – if more than one consultant then CVs and highlighted experience of each team member
  • Fee proposal 
  • Outline methodology and approach
  • At least two references from comparable heritage or arts capital project
  • Confirmation of insurance (minimum £ 1million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public Liability insurance, and £1 million Employers Liability cover (if applicable), or ability and willingness to obtain)

Clarifying questions should be sent by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Application resources
Organisation
Garden Museum View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 15 April 2026
Closing date: 05 May 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Fundraising, Garden, History, Museum, Grants

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.