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The role:

As Head of Estates & Capital Projects, you will play a vital leadership role in the strategic management and development of our historic and high-profile site on London’s Bankside. With a focus on long-term sustainability, accessibility, and net carbon zero, you will oversee the Estate Strategy, major capital projects, and operational planning to ensure the integrity, functionality, and future of the Globe’s built environment. Working closely with the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and senior leadership, you will drive innovation, maintain compliance, and foster an engaging, inclusive, and well-managed estate.

This role is strategy first and operations second, as our established Building Operations Team led by the Deputy Head of Estates & Capital Projects manages day-to-day facilities. Instead, your work will be focused on strategic oversight, major capital initiatives, and aligning estate management with the Globe’s broader strategic goals and values.

The skills:

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who can balance operational needs with ambitious strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong expertise in estate strategy, capital project management, and sustainable infrastructure.
• A proven track record of delivering major capital projects on time, within budget, and to high compliance standards.
• Experience working with preservations and complex buildings, ensuring accessibility, safety, and long-term functionality.
• A deep understanding of sustainability principles and net carbon zero planning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and work collaboratively with senior leaders, consultants, and teams across the organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills to bring teams along on a journey of change, balancing strategic ambition with practical implementation.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management in estates and facilities.

The team:

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Group, working closely with the COO and other senior leaders across departments. Collaboration will be essential, particularly with:

• The Deputy Head of Estates & Capital Projects, who leads day-to-day building operations.
• The Head of People & Culture, to ensure estate planning supports inclusive and efficient working environments.
• The Head of Strategic Projects, to align estate developments with space usage systems as well as the broader organisational vision.
• The Access Manager and Access team, to embed accessibility into all estate-related decision-making.
• The Theatre and Visitor Operations teams, to ensure smooth integration of estates strategy into the Globe’s productions and busy daily activities.

Design Manager, permanent

37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

£30,499 per annum plus staff benefits

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As a Design Manager, you will lead a small team in creating and delivering outstanding design across all aspects of Lowry’s offerings. Your work will span Learning & Engagement, Theatre, Galleries, Commercial, Tourism, Catering, Retail, Quaytickets, and more. You will ensure high-quality design in advertising creative, retail, digital, corporate communications, on-site signage, and much more.

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The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building

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Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

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The application deadline for this vacancy is  Thursday 24 April 2025

Interviews held in the week commencing 5th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this job early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Thank you to those who have applied previously. We are now seeking new applicants for this position. We kindly request that previous applicants do not reapply.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 48,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

We are looking for a Societies Development Coordinator to provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the 400+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers. They will support the delivery of a variety of student led events and activities, empowering and enabling student leaders. This role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent management of stakeholder relationships, problem solving and risk management with student activities.

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). 

Key Requirements

Do you have experience of organising and managing a variety of events; or enabling volunteers to deliver events? Do you have knowledge and understanding of student activities programmes including clubs, societies and volunteering? 

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and busy workload, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and be committed to working in a democratic and student led environment.

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Corporate Partnerships

The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.

This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.

About the Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.

This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.

You will be required to

• Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
• Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
• Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
• Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
• Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
• Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
• Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals

Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships

• Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
• Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
• Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
• Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral

What are we looking for?

​Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
• A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category

Why Join us?

Our Benefits:

RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd April at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 30th April & 1st May
Second interview dates: w/c 12th May

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch.  We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Registered Charity No. 210566

The role will involve creating and delivering a programme of activities, events, and small exhibitions in Manchester Histories Hub at Manchester Central Library. 

A focus of the role will be on heritage and wellbeing, weaving this into the programme of activities and ensuring that our values of compassion, curiosity and justice are reflected throughout. Another key aspect of the role involves supporting our team of dedicated volunteers in engaging with visitors to the Hub and coordinating their recruitment and training while fostering a collaborative approach. Volunteers are vital in supporting the aims of the charity and in return we aim to provide our volunteers with an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating experience. 

The Hub is a space for people to come together to reveal and celebrate Greater Manchester’s rich and diverse histories and heritage. This is an opportunity to shape the hub to become an even more welcoming, dynamic and vibrant space. 

Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum • Hybrid working based in Ascot, Berkshire

Passionate about marketing, events and fundraising?

This role is perfect for those with a couple of years’ experience in a supporting marketing / events role, looking to take the next step in their marketing / events career. Previous fundraising experience is essential & a qualification in Marketing is preferred.

The Events and Fundraising Executive will join our busy team, engaging in a variety of exciting projects, including the execution and delivery of our events, fundraising and membership plans.

This is a hands-on role offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and creative environment and join a team with ambitious growth plans.

Closing date: Friday 11 April 2025

As the role is located at one of our business units, LVS Ascot, we are committed to safeguarding, Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children and young people ages 4 - 18. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job description

The SS Great Britian Trust is seeking a12-month, maternity cover, Development Manager to play a key role in maximising income for the SS Great Britain Trust through Corporate, Trust and individual fundraising. It's a really exciting time at the Trust as we are fundraising for a significant capital project, in addition to an award-winning education programme. You will have the opportunity to shape our fundraising plans and use your experience and expertise to develop and test new fundraising initiatives.

You will be a persuasive and influential communicator who likes building and deepening relationships with funders, and you will enjoy providing supportive line management to two fundraisers.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with experience of developing income streams and delivering funding against targets. You will help to deliver a programme of events (from breakfast meetings showcasing items in the archive to evening events with shanty singers!) to engage with potential supporters and build relationships with new funders.

You will have brilliant writing skills and be able to develop excellent funding bids, alongside building effective working relationships with different teams, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Key duties:

• Work with the Director of Development to grow income across a range of income streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, including multi-year grants, unrestricted and restricted income.
• Lead the team in prospect research, developing qualified prospect pipelines across income streams and driving new funding approaches.
• Maximise opportunities with Corporate supporters. Work to develop existing Corporate Partnerships, and identify opportunities for growth and achieve new income across Memberships, Sponsorship and Corporate Trusts and Foundations.
• Achieve results through persuasive and compelling applications and proposals and creating robust budgets, and amplify project impact through detailed monitoring and inspiring reports.

About the SS Great Britain Trust

In the 54 years since the SS Great Britain returned to Bristol, the SS Great Britian Trust has taken forward the work of the pioneering volunteers who saved the ship, transforming a rusting hulk into one of the city’s leading visitor attractions and a groundbreaking story of maritime history and conservation.  We are rated as one of the top 20 museums in the UK, with over 80 staff, more than 150 volunteers and approximately 140,000 visitors per year.

To apply

Please visit our website to download the Applicant Pack and Application Form. 

For queries, or if you require the documents in an alternative format, please contact us directly.

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday 9 April. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 April.

Our working culture is collaborative, friendly and inclusive and everyone at the SS Great Britain Trust is encouraged to learn and grow with the company. We offer competitive staff benefits, a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and services to support staff wellbeing. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

 We are looking to recruit a Collections Care and Conservation Manager to join our team based at our Stafford site. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Purpose of the Collections Care and Conservation Manager role:

We are looking for an experienced Collections Care and Conservation Manager to join the Museum team at an exciting time as we prepare for a major store move and develop vibrant and engaging new exhibitions.

You will manage the development and delivery of collections care and conservation projects and facilities across the three Museum sites as well as a range of activities to ensure the preservation of collections while promoting wider public access to the RAF story and volunteer engagement.

Key responsibilities of our Collections Care and Conservation Manager include:

• Lead the collections care and conservation team, integrating staff and volunteers to condition assess, document, clean and conserve objects ranging from aircraft and uniforms to personal papers and art works so they can be shared with audiences on site, offsite and online.
• Plan, manage and monitor the delivery of programmes for the conservation of and access to the Museum’s collections, planning activities, managing risk, time and resources in accordance with professional standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Ensure the safe, secure, effective and efficient management of the conservation team, volunteers, contractors, conservation materials, equipment and facilities. 
• Ensure an effective balance is made between long-term preservation, restoration and the Museum’s access and interpretation objectives.
• Manage the Collections Disaster Response and Salvage Plan, acting as lead contact in emergencies relating to collections, liaising with the Visitor Experience Supervisors to ensure effective incident management, damage reporting and to support wider emergency planning through the Museum’s Incident Management Plan.
• Support and facilitate the Museum’s commercial activities

What we are looking for in our Collections Care and Conservation Manager:

• Relevant experience in managing, maintaining and conserving museum collections, notably in relation to stored collections, collection moves and exhibition projects.
• Demonstrable experience of implemented collections care in line with professional standards and best practice.
• Communicates in a straightforward manner, demonstrating respect and acting with integrity and impartiality.
• Recognises scope of own authority for decision making and empowers team members to make appropriate decisions.
• Relevant conservation or collections management qualification.
• Experience of COSHH and health and safety regulations and legislation, including radiation protection and asbestos.
• Full, clean driving licence

Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place on 8th May 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Collections Care and Conservation Manager role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you. 

About the Role: 

Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them build a brighter future? As a Youth Opportunities Coordinator, you will play a key role in transforming the lives of young people in our accommodation services in Greenwich. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver meaningful activities that help young people gain the tools and confidence they need to thrive outside traditional services.

In this role, you will lead the Young People’s Opportunity Programme, providing dynamic workshops and sessions focused on art therapy, sport and health, wellbeing, and life skills. The program is designed to support young people, particularly those who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), by helping them develop crucial skills and prepare for the next steps in education, training, or employment. You will work closely with the frontline support team, creating tailored content that promotes positive change, while also collaborating with the wider Opportunities team to share best practices and continuously improve the program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, empowering them to break through barriers and create a future full of potential. At Single Homeless Project, you’ll have the chance to develop your career in a supportive and growing environment, building your expertise and becoming a specialist in youth development.

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people who struggle with change and motivation. 
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people.
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in person-centred ways of working. 
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential. 
• Can multi-task and manage working under pressure. 
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 13th April at midnight 

Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd April at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Philanthropy Manager: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£42,400 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Philanthropy Manager: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing five and six-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Associate Head of Philanthropy (Individuals) and Head of Philanthropy in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Ensuring the highest standards of information management

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

Visitor Experience and Operations Manager to lead

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the best preserved of all Georgian dockyards, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail.  Today, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate.  A vitally significant historic estate delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.

As a registered charity that employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community.  Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work.  From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.

The Role

As we look to the next 10 years, growing our audiences is a core focus for our strategy. We are dedicated to innovating and personalising our visitor engagement methods to better connect with priority audiences.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Visitor Experience and Operations Manager to lead and shape the future of our visitor experience. This pivotal role is the overall champion of all face to face visitor interactions at the Historic Dockyard, playing a crucial part in shaping the future visitor experience and their interaction with the Dockyard’s rich history. Working with the Senior Leadership team, they will deliver a world class, commercially viable and exceptional experience that aligns with the Trust’s new 10-year strategy.

This position will require a mix of leadership skills, operational knowledge, and strategic thinking. Spanning across a large, multi-use heritage estate, this role sits at the centre of the operation, helping to maintain the Dockyard’s cultural and historical significance while driving commercial success and creating meaningful experiences for all visitors. This role will also be central to the development and delivery of the Trust’s broad ranging events and experiences programme.

how to apply

If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by 5pm on 6 April 2025.

First stage interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 April 2025. Successful candidates will then be invited to a second round.

Recruitment
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing six and seven-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Advancement in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Developing and leading a high-performing team of HNWI-focused fundraisers

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

Your new company
I am working exclusively with a wonderful historic membership organisation with a rich legacy spanning several centuries, located in the heart of central London. The associated charitable trust of this organisation provides grants to support educational research and aids small charities in their field. Both the company and the trust are located in an historic and stunning hall which also serves as a very sought-after venue for corporate events.

Your new role
This is a part-time position which can be over 3 full days or 4 shorter days. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide essential support across multiple areas, including charity administration, accounts and events management. You will assist with the grant and prize administration, support accounts with various tasks and help organise and manage a variety of events throughout the year. Additionally, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the office by managing equipment and supplies.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need to understand and appreciate the culture that comes with working in an organisation with a rich history and traditional values, which are reflected in its daily operations. You should be able to prioritise your workload and work to tight deadlines while being able to help in various departments. Confidence in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and experience with membership databases are essential.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £21,000 (60% of the pro rata £35,000 FTE) for 21 hours per week. Additional benefits include an employer's pension contribution of 15% of salary after the first year, a 15-day annual holiday per annum (pro rata 25 days for FTE), plus a 2-week Christmas closure period, health cover and Death-in-Service cover from the day you start. This is an office-based role with some flexibility to work remotely after a successful probation period.

What you need to do now
If you are ready to join a wonderfully respected organisation steeped in tradition and make a difference, apply now to become a part of their team.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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Working closely with the OA Artistic Advisor, Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Artists, and Emerging Artists Projects Co-ordinator and Guildhall School staff, design and deliver the annual Orchestral Artistry programme and Conservatoire Scholarships Scheme.

Schedule and manage events throughout the academic year, including instrumental classes, mock auditions, workshops, masterclasses, conductor Q&As, individual mentoring and tuition sessions Book and coordinate venues, liaising with Guildhall School and external stakeholders for room bookings.

Ensure ArtsVision is up to date with event details and contacts.

Collaborate with LSO Members and hold regular OA Advisory Group meetings with the Artistic Advisor to oversee the direction of the programme and ensure its artistic integrity. 

Identify, negotiate fees and book external conductors as required, as well as LSO members/musicians, ensuring activity is of a high artistic standard and rigorously administered. Coordinate performance and training opportunities for students, including LSO lunchtime concerts, BMW Classics, LSO rehearsal sit-ins, and Discovery projects.

Manage the annual budget, including project expenditure reconciliation and invoicing.

Ensure all student activity follows LSO and Guildhall School safeguarding policies, as well as all Guildhall School’s policies and codes of conduct.  4 Stay informed on trends and research in higher education and music, identifying new opportunities for the LSO and Guildhall School.

Work with Guildhall School and LSO marketing teams to create promotional materials for the Emerging Artists (Instrumentalists) programme. 

Gather statistical information for funder reports and support funding applications with LSO Development. 

Represent the LSO/Emerging Artists at events and conferences as needed. Support other LSO Discovery Emerging Artists events as required.

Provide guidance and direction to the Emerging Artists Co-ordinator who supports this work.