Development Manager

Overview

Our client is looking for a confident, target-driven Development Manager to help grow philanthropic support. Working closely with the Director of Development, you will deliver individual giving, Supporters’ Circle activity and public fundraising appeals, while supporting corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations. The role involves building strong relationships, planning engaging supporter events and writing persuasive fundraising communications, including appeals linked to future capital developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated fundraiser who believes in the power of arts and culture to create positive change.

Our client is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it’s a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. Their work also extends outside of the venue across the city to community settings to inspire new audiences to experience high-quality art experiences.

£30,038 per annum

37.5 hours per week

To deliver key strands of their Development and Fundraising Strategy, with responsibility for Individual Giving, Supporters’ Circle, donor events and fundraising communications, while also supporting Corporate fundraising and Trusts and Foundations activity.

• Deliver key strands of the Development and Fundraising Strategy, including Individual Giving and Supporters’ Circle.
• Deliver public appeals and supporter engagement initiatives.
• Plan and execute donor events and fundraising communications.
• Support corporate fundraising and Trusts and Foundations activity.
• Advance long-term giving programmes linked to exciting capital developments.

A full job description, including key responsibilities, person specification and how to apply can be found by clicking the apply now button.

All applications must be received no later than 12pm midday Monday 16 February 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Please be aware that we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline if we receive a high number of applications; we strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by the end of day Friday 20 February 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview the week commencing 23 February 2026.

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