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Trusts and Foundations Manager
The Yehudi Menuhin School is looking for an experienced and passionate Trusts and Foundations Manager to join its team as this well-respected school continues to support musically gifted children to reach their full potential.
* Location: Cobham, Surrey (4 days a week)
Who we are
Founded in 1963 by the world-renowned violinist and educator Yehudi Menuhin, the Yehudi Menuhin School provides a place for musically gifted children from around the world to develop their talents to the highest level within a stimulating academic environment.
Today’s school provides a holistic education for around 90 exceptional pupils aged from 9 to 19, with specialist tuition on the stringed instruments, piano, classical guitar, harp and composition. Pupils split their time between their academic and musical studies and are given many opportunities to perform in front of an audience.
Pupils are admitted based on talent, potential and passion for music, not on their ability to pay the fees. Today, around 90% of pupils require some level of financial assistance to attend YMS.
This is truly a unique school with a soul, looking to empower talented young people to pursue their passions and inspire them to be the next generation of musical talent.
About the role
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to have a significant impact on the lives of our current and future pupils.
The Yehudi Menuhin School operates a needs-blind admissions process, and we remain determined that no pupil should ever turn down a place at YMS due to a lack of funding.
More than 90% of pupils need help to take up their place, and grants from trusts and foundations are a vital source of income for our Bursary Fund, as well as a range of other projects and activities that are of direct benefit to our pupils.
You will join the Development team at an exciting time for the School. Under new leadership and with pupil numbers at an all-time high, fundraising continues to play a crucial role in securing the future of musical education and helping to develop the next generation of classical musicians.
Your ability to develop significant, multi-year relationships with new trusts and foundations will be critical to your success.
Who we are looking for
* Proven T&F fundraising experience: including prospect research, securing grants, and meeting income goals, ideally within the cultural or educational space.
* Exceptional writing and presentation skills: able to create persuasive cases for support and engage a variety of audiences, with exceptional copywriting skills.
* Strong relationship-building skills: experienced in developing long-term funders to maximise engagement with the charity’s mission and strategic purpose.
* Compliance knowledge: familiar with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code, GDPR, and related data legislation.
* Technical proficiency: experience with CRM systems (ideally Spektrix), Microsoft Office, and budget management.
You will also bring a demonstrable enthusiasm for the mission and ethos of the Yehudi Menuhin School and the importance of a thriving cultural sector, able to translate this understanding to future donors.
Benefits
* Free School lunch during term times
* Free parking
* Use of School’s swimming pool when available
* Free Lunch time concerts
* 24/7 access to DAS counselling services
* Life assurance
* A health cash plan provided by Medicash
For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners.
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally, a maximum 2-sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
Please ensure that your application is emailed to response@peridotpartners.co.uk, inserting “Application: The Yehudi Menuhin School — Trusts & Foundations Manager” into the subject field.
Timetable
Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 6th December 2024
Candidates informed of outcome: By Monday 9th December 2024
First stage interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 17th December 2024
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