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Director (CEO) at Holocaust Centre North
Deadline for applications: 23rd April 2025
Pay: £31,470.00-£34,063.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week (0.6 FTE - 0.8 FTE)
Are you an ambitious fundraising professional ready to elevate your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to step into the exciting role of Head of Fundraising within our small but ambitious and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to significantly shape and expand our fundraising strategy while working alongside enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring colleagues committed to making a meaningful impact through powerful community engagement and thought-provoking contemporary dialogue.
As Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility by innovating and enhancing our membership programme, forging new and impactful corporate partnerships, and curating engaging annual fundraising events. Your creativity and strategic insight will directly influence our future growth and sustainability. We have a proven track record in supporting and developing our team members to achieve their professional goals, ensuring you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
At Holocaust Centre North, genuine community relationships lie at the heart of our mission. You will play a pivotal role in deepening and strengthening these vital connections, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work in Holocaust memory and contemporary critical engagement.
Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment where your ambition and vision can thrive!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To strengthen Holocaust Centre North’s patrons’ scheme ‘The Northern Line’
* To lead on grants fundraising
* To establish a corporate giving programme
* To establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiatives
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or event fundraising.
* Experience of engaging and stewarding donors, supporters, or stakeholders in a charity or cultural organisation.
* Experience in writing successful funding applications for trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
* Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and community fundraising initiatives.
* Experience of working with communities, volunteers, or grassroots networks to encourage participation and engagement.
Skills
* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with supporters, funders, and corporate partners.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising applications, donor communications, and event materials.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Ability to analyse fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and reporting.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient record-keeping and reporting.
* Confidence in public speaking and presenting to potential donors, partners, and community groups.
Interests / Personal Attributes
* A passion for the work of museums, heritage and the role of the charity sector in bringing communities together.
* A commitment to ethical fundraising and relationship-driven donor stewardship.
* A proactive and creative approach to fundraising, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
* A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work closely with colleagues across Collections, Learning & Communities, as well as University partners.
* A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging diverse communities in fundraising activities.
* Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement activities.
* Interest in Holocaust education and its potential to be a force for good in the modern world, memory, and contemporary critical engagement with history.
How to Apply
* To apply for this role, please download and read carefully our Job Description and Person Specification and send the below to the email address included in the application pack.
* Your CV – This should include your professional experience relevant to the role, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* A Cover Letter – Please explain how you meet the experience, skills and interests/personal attributes criteria in the person specification, providing examples where possible.
* Our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you can find in the Opportunities page on our website).
We recognise that some candidates may prefer to demonstrate their achievements visually or through other formats. If you would like to, please feel free to attach links, PDFs, photos or videos in support of your application.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
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