Head of Development & Engagement
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid/Victoria Place, Woking
Are you an ambitious and creative development/fundraising professional? Are you passionate about the performing arts and their power to transform opportunities for individuals? Do you see the performing arts as a force for cultural and social progress? Would you relish the opportunity to develop and grow a new fundraising programme with a focus on scholarships?
Founded in 1911, our Client has an outstanding reputation for performing arts training and a roster of illustrious alumnx from Noel Coward to Bonnie Langford, Pixie Lott, and Layton Williams. In September 2022, our Client relocated from its three historic sites to one brand new purpose-built campus in central Woking, bringing its 650 students, 140 staff and Sessional Tutors, and 15 courses together under one roof for the very first time.
As a lynchpin in its strategic vision, our Client is seeking its first Head of Development & Engagement. The purpose of the role is to deliver a step-change in the provision of scholarships and bursaries in support of its aim to become the most inclusive performing arts institution in the UK.
To succeed in the role, you'll be an ambitious and creative Development professional with the drive and experience to develop and grow our Client's first ever fundraising programme. Through your vision and influencing skills, you'll engage a wide range of potential supporters, including individuals, artists, influencers, charitable trusts, and companies.
Your strong grasp of individual philanthropy/major donor and trust and foundation fundraising will be instrumental to your success in the post. This will be an exciting and career-enhancing role with the opportunity to shape and deliver the case for support and develop inspiring propositions for fundraising as well as cultivation and stewardship plans.
Along with your fundraising expertise, you'll have a proactive approach and excellent organisational and administrative skills. You should love the performing arts and be willing to be an all-round communicator - articulate, open, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with.
We look forward to hearing from you if this sounds like a challenge that would inspire you.
To apply, please submit a CV in the first instance to Femke Vorstman at Prospect Us. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job pack and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role.
Closing Date: Monday 5 May 2025. First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 12 May 2025.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Our Client espouses a business culture where decisions and ideas from all people help them innovate and grow. Equality, diversity, and inclusion matter at the organisation. They foster a working environment where they value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all their employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. Our Client would particularly welcome interest from Global Majority and LGBTQI+ applicants.
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