Development Manager

London Sinfonietta ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Between £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Overview

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years. Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The role has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. This position would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and contemporary classical music would be an advantage. Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website via the button below. All applications must be submitted by an email using the application form available to download from our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 14 April 2020. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.