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Could you be the driving force to elevate and accelerate fundraising, as Theatre by the Lake's first ever Head of Development?

Theatre by the Lake's vision is to produce work that enriches the lives of everyone in Cumbria, and see theatre made in Cumbria celebrated on the national stage. It's a truly unique place to work, from a stunning location overlooking Derwentwater in the heart of the Lake District.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Location: Hybrid, between home and Keswick
Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours) or reduced hours / part time considered
Benefits: 23 days holiday (+bank), 5% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Culture: Flexible, both life and family-friendly.

From its origins and rich history as the Blue Box, Theatre by the Lake was willed into existence by the local community. 25 years later the Theatre continues to consolidate its role as a vital community asset, embarking on a new strategic direction which places emphasis on social value and an inherent connection to place.

About the role
This is a new, pivotal role in the organisation, working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Management colleagues, to develop, embed, and drive forward a strategic approach to fundraising.

You'll lead a significant step-change in the charity's approach to philanthropy - articulating a compelling Case for Support, and using the Theatre's 25th Anniversary Year (2024-2025) to implement a new fundraising strategy.

With broad scope and potential to increase impact across all fundraising income streams (Individuals, Corporates, and Trusts & Foundations), this could be a fantastic opportunity to widen your portfolio and take on strategic responsibility.

This is the organisation's first leadership-level fundraising role. You'll be supported by a passionate team of colleagues from across the organisation, plus dedicated volunteers. There's real opportunity to grow income… and potentially a fundraising team in the future.

About you
We certainly don't expect you to come with working experience across all income streams - actually, this could be a perfect chance to add more strings to your bow.

We'd love to see you showcasing the following skills, experiences and behaviours:

* Proven track-record of engaging with high-value supporters (specifically philanthropists of corporate partners).
* Agility to work both strategically and operationally.
* Capability to craft a compelling case for support.
* Persuasive communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work on multiple priorities with good instinct for where time is best spent.
* Solutions-focused team player who brings out the best in people around them.

It's not essential to have worked in the arts before, but you do need to feel passionately about the power of art and theatre to change lives. You'll need to be able to connect the dots between theatre, community and a sense of place, and confidently articulate the value and impact Theatre by the Lake has on local people's lives.

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, then what are you waiting for?

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 6th September
Interview date: TBC soon

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender or gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The purpose of the role is to plan and deliver strategically the fundraising required for the ongoing success of NCO, enabling this important national music organisation to develop and deliver its mission.

Main Responsibilities 

Strategy and Planning

Working with the Chief Executive and Development and Communications Committee to set and lead on the development of NCO’s development strategy, setting fundraising targets in line with strategic objectives.

Oversee all fundraising activity and report to the Chief Executive, NCO Board and Finance Committee on progress towards income targets.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, represent the Development function to ensure full account is taken of development potential whilst contributing towards the leadership and strategic direction of NCO.

Individual Giving

Lead on re-establishing NCO’s Individual Giving programme, drawing on the potential pipeline of current stakeholders (eg parents and alumni) and delegating to/working with the Development Team in its successful delivery.

Lead on new mid/major donor giving and relationships including legacies, personally managing a portfolio of prospects and donors.

Support the Development team to lead in the delivery of NCO’s annual giving programmes, ie Friends and Patrons.

Lead on individual campaigns, working collaboratively with the Development team to maximise opportunities to engage with new supporters through events and matched funding initiatives (eg The Big Give).

Work with the Chief Executive and other senior staff to ensure the continued engagement and support of the NCO Board.

Trusts and Foundations

Lead on fundraising from Trusts & Foundations and other grant giving bodies (excluding statutory funding).

Research and cultivate existing and new funders, working with the Chief Executive, Board and the Development Team to initiate new partnerships and maintaining systems to ensure that those partnerships are successfully managed and sustained.

Prepare compelling major grant applications to secure new funding with sound attention to detail, and work with colleagues by leading and advising on other vital grant applications undertaken by members of the Development team, sharing best practice in fundraising to develop the organisation’s skills.

As part of the Development team, provide appropriate and timely monitoring information to trusts and foundations, as required by their conditions of support including, where appropriate, organising events and visits.

Corporate Fundraising

Lead the Development team on stewarding existing and cultivating new corporate sponsors and ensuring benefits and recognition are delivered across NCO’s marketing channels.

Statutory Funding

Support the Chief Executive and wider team to ensure that NCO fulfils its quarterly and annual reporting requirements to Arts Council England and the Department for Education and in the creation of new funding applications including as part of the next ACE Investment Review.

(NB: The day to day management and reporting requirements of NCO’s NPO and DfE grants will be managed by a newly appointed Business Administrator and overseen by the Chief Executive).

Organisation and Management

Line manage NCO’s Development Manager through individual objective setting and performance management, regular 1:1 meetings and identification of training needs.

Empower the Development team by ensuring they have regular opportunities to develop their skills and experience across different areas of fundraising and through training whilst supporting them wholeheartedly in their professional development.

Inspire and lead the Development team, and set an example, on the application, implementation and adherence to all NCO policies and procedures.

Support the Development team to lead on the development of NCO’s CRM System (Beacon) in specific relation to its fundraising functions, in line with the Data Protection Act.

Maximise the potential of Gift Aid from all donations, supporting the Development team to ensure all donations and payments received are appropriately logged, accompanied by appropriate paperwork and in line with annual audit requirements and submitted in a timely manner.

Produce Development reports for quarterly Board and Finance Committee meetings, attending online and in person as required.

Undertake research and maintain a high level of knowledge about trusts, foundations, individuals, and statutory funding to inform planning.

Represent NCO at conferences undertaking public and media presentations, attending conferences and events and lobbying forums as appropriate

We are looking for a Temporary Individual Giving Officer for an incredible arts charity to be responsible to support the end-to-end delivery of individual giving campaigns across a range of media, from planning to execution.

Hybrid - 2 days per week in their London office , 1 day being a Wednesday

The Role
IG project management/managing appeals to set deadlines and key milestones; liaising with internal stakeholders to achieve this (IT/Comms teams and others)
Support to team around a flagship event that the team support each year (administrative and event support leading up to the event)
Updating and uploading onto the CRM system
Data Selections

The Candidate
Able to manage multiple projects at one and prioritise accordingly
Good relationship building skills and stakeholder management
IG experience at officer level
Experience with CRM data systems like ThankQ
Experience of Data Selections
Strong and written communication

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a small, London based performing arts charity to recruit for a Finance and Operations Director. This is a role based full time from their site in Islington, and is a permanent vacancy. The charity works with care leavers and at risk young people using drama, staging high profile theatre and film productions.

Reporting in to the CEO, the Finance and Operations Director is responsible for managing the day to day operational, financial and legal aspects of The Big House and ensuring successful delivery of all services. Some of the key responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, leading in the development and management of business plans, including developing and implementing a robust venue business plan. You will ensure realistic financial targets are set, work alongside the CEO to develop a robust, deliverable business plan for financial partnerships in 2025 and beyond. You will lead on the development and implementation of HR strategy and staff management policies and support the Fundraising team alongside the CEO, working with them todevelop and manage a realistic weighted pipeline of trusts and foundations. You will also monitor funding agreements and renewals, support the preparation of corporate sponsorship contracts and over see the management of the office space.

The successful candidate will have prior experience managing finances, ideally for a charitable organisation or not for profit, however you do not need to be a fully qualified accountant. You will have team management experience with the ability to motivate and support staff and bring experience of embedding policies and processes to ensure smooth running of the organisation. You will be a self starter with the ability and drive to learn aspects of the role that you are not as familiar. The charity is open to candidates looking to develop and broaden their experience on the job and therefore you will not be expected to have strong experience in every area.

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications for this vacancy on a rolling basis therefore we encourage candidates to apply ASAP.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application

Are you passionate about securing new trust and foundations income Do you want to raise money for a creative hub in the heart of Deptford Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Albany to recruit their new Fundraising Manager to push forward and grow their trust and foundations strategy.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Foundations
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 0.6-0.8 FTE
Location: Hybrid working available between home and their Deptford location.
Benefits: 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays; stakeholder pension scheme; complimentary tickets to Albany performances; Albany CaffA discount; training and development opportunities; health and wellbeing support; hybrid and flexible working policy; access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

About the Charity

The Albany is a creative hub that has been a vital part of Deptford and its residents for over 100 years. The arts centre represents the diversity and creativity of South East London's community. Along with hosting a range of events, from music to theatre, spoken word and family performances, The Albany provides:

• An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish
• A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world
• High quality creative experiences relating to the communities it serves
• A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London

The Albany's values are at the core of the work they do. They believe in being open and welcome, a home for ideas and creativity, a connector of people, responsive and flexible, adventurous and ambitious, and committed to representing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham.

About the role

The Fundraising Manager will take a leading role in realising the Albany's fundraising ambitions in line with their new Creative Strategy. They will primarily focus on identifying, cultivating and stewarding new and existing trust, foundation and statutory supporters. The successful candidate will build a strong pipeline for the current year and build the pipeline for future years across all programme strands including (but not limited to) Meet Me at the Albany, youth programmes, the Albany garden project and our artistic programmes. You will also proactively identify supporters through independent research and networking; including researching identifying and building relationships with relevant prospects.

The Albany are looking for someone who is creative and innovative, who is able to create and deliver persuasive written proposals, and who is also a natural networker, able to liaise with funders and key stakeholders. They are looking for a team player who can work collaboratively with other teams, and who is able to demonstrate and articulate impact in compelling ways.

About you

You will have extensive experience in fundraising, from trusts and foundations securing five/six-figure grants. You will have a clear understanding of how to build and manage a pipeline of prospects. You will be a proactive team member with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize your workload effectively. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about working within a cultural and community hub centred on showing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford, Lewisham and South East London.

If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a cover letter using the apply button. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Vacancies at The Albany.

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 2nd September
Interview date: 9th September

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with 4,000 music groups in membership including choirs, bands, ensembles of all kinds, orchestras, and more.

We are now looking for a part-time (3 days per week/22.5 hours a week) Marketing & Sales Manager.

This is a key role within the Membership & Services team and works closely with the Membership & Services Manager, the Deputy CEO for Membership & Business Development, and the Communications Manager, to help Making Music grow its membership, retain current members, and deepen its engagement with existing members, encouraging their uptake of services, resources and other opportunities.

This role is for someone with experience in marketing who is ready to take on a role with greater responsibility and strategic input.

We would expect you to develop and implement a marketing strategy on recruitment and retention of members, as well as various marketing campaigns related to particular services and activities Making Music offers.

We are looking for the best person for this role, whatever your past opportunities, so we are asking you to complete three tasks online, and your answers to these will be the only information the two staff members making a longlist will look at.

We understand that having different voices from all sections of society in our team will help us be the best organisation we can be and best support our diverse membership. We especially welcome applications from disabled people, people of the Global Majority or people whose socio-economic background has limited their opportunities.

The 22.5 hours per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager, but we would expect you, if at all possible, to spend at least 2 days or 2 part-days each week in our office by London Bridge.

This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.

We are committed to making adjustments to our application process – please get in touch and tell us what we can do: we want you to have the best chance at showing us what you are capable of. You can also contact us for further information about the role or the application process.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

An exciting, supporting role within the finance team that will give the post holder the opportunity to liaise with colleagues across Ally Pally regarding supplier and client accounts. This is an excellent role to develop your finance career and learn about event and charity accounting. 

Key duties include

1. Invoice processing
2. Data entry into the accounting system
3. Maintaining accurage and up to date vendor recordds
4. Assist in reconcilng accounts payable transactions
5. Generate and distribute accounts payable reports

You will have

• GCSE in Maths and English with pass at level 4-9 (A-C)
• Experience working in a finance team preferable in a retail, hospitality or leisure environment
• Experience working with computerised accountancy packages
• Experience assisting suppliers and colleagues with invoice processing queries
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience numeracy skills

In return for your hard work we offer generous benefits including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 4 privilege days usually set around the Christmas period.

To apply for the role please send your CV and cover letter. Please refer to the JOB PACK when writing your cover letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16 September 

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking for expertise in writing successful major funding bids to help it deliver its Transformation Plan. The applicant will deliver a successful Expression of Interest (EOI) and initial Development Phase grant application for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Grants over £250,000 scheme. The core of this application includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh.

Specification
Delivery to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Director of a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major grant over £250,000. The total value of the grant will be in the region of £5 million.

Delivery to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Director of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major grant over £250,000. The total value of the grant will be in the region of £5 million.

The Development phase application will be fully completed and ready to submit for the end of February 2025 application deadline as set by NLHF.

The initial EOI will be fully completed and ready to submit as soon as possible (e.g. October 2024) to provide time to meet the end of February 2025 application deadline as set by NLHF.

Both the EOI and Development phase application will be developed in collaboration with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland staff and trustees with advice from the More Partnership and others as required.

The EOI and Development phase application will include a persuasive case for support developed in collaboration with the More Partnership and supported by research already undertaken on the Transformation Project. Information on research already available for an application can be provided on request.

The successful applicant will assist with quotes, costs and budget for the project application.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Society staff and trustees, and the wider project team, to follow a work schedule and timetable mutually agreed at the earliest opportunity, and within two weeks of being awarded the contract.

The successful applicant will report to the Director of the Society, Dr Simon Gilmour.

Both the EOI and Development phase application will be to the highest quality as agreed by the Director of the Society.

The tender is for work up to £27,000 in value (including VAT) to deliver two documents. A successful application will be rewarded with a further £10,000 after completion of the initial project.

Terms and conditions
The applicant will undertake and complete quality EOI and Development phase (stage 1) NLHF grant applications before the end of February 2025, including the development of a persuasive case for support in collaboration with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and external organisations contracted or otherwise directed by the Society. This will build on work already undertaken towards the application.
The applicants work will comprise and deliver all the key activities, objectives and milestones, services, deliverables and outputs as stated and laid out in the Society’s tender document and in any proposal bid submitted to the Society in response to the tender.
Both parties will follow a work schedule and timetable mutually agreed at the earliest opportunity, and within two weeks of being awarded the contract.
Initial milestones will include (dates to be confirmed):
1) The signing of an agreed contract
2) The delivery of a completed EOI for submission by the Society to the NLHF (mid-October 2024)
3) The NLHF response to the EOI
4) The delivery of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission by the Society to the NLHF (end-February 2025)
5) The NLHF response to the Development phase (stage 1) application (end-June 2025)

On completion of work and on receipt of all agreed deliverables sent to the Society on time, in full and to high quality, the Society will pay the successful applicant in mutually agreed stages (dates to be confirmed):
- Payment 1 (30%, £8,100) to be paid once the contract is signed by both parties (September 2024 – milestone 1)
- Payment 2 (10%, £2,700) to be paid on receipt of a completed EOI for submission by the Society to the NLHF (mid-October 2024 - milestone 2)
- Payment 3 (10%, £2,700) to be paid on receipt of positive response from NLHF to EOI application (20 working days - milestone 3)
- Payment 4 (50%, £13,500) to be paid on receipt of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission by the Society to the NLHF (end-February 2025 - milestone 4)
- Payment 5 (£10,000) to be paid on receipt of a positive response from NLHF to the Development phase (stage 1) application (end-June 2025 – milestone 5)
Any changes to the brief or methodology to be employed by the successful applicant will be mutually agreed in writing. Any such changes will not affect the overall cost unless agreed in writing with the Director of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

The main point of contact for this project and contract will be Simon Gilmour, Director at the Society. A point of contact for the applicant will be included in their submission.
Contact details to be made available at the start of the project.
This project will be carried out in as environmentally friendly way as possible and practical.
Any intellectual property which the applicant generates during this project shall belong to the Society. Such intellectual property may include (but is not limited to) copyright works, computer programs, designs, documentation, trademarks and ownership rights or other materials.
If the applicant generates any such intellectual property they will promptly provide full details to the Society and will not disclose any details to anyone outside the Society either during or after this contract period.

Evaluation criteria
Proposals submitted in response to this tender will be evaluated on value for money, quality of submission, and experience in relation to the criteria below. However, the full guide price is expected.
Requirements
Demonstrable successful experience in delivering successful major NLHF funding bids.
A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications, relating to redevelopment of a listed building.
Demonstrable experience of delivering complex and persuasive funding bids to a tight timetable.
Experience of working with small charitable organisations.
Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/ or its services.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Experience of working with a heritage organisation in the UK.
 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Salary - £50,000-£60,000 based on experience 

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust (DCTT) are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO, who is confident and excited about leading an ambitious and award-winning Charitable Trust and Cultural Heritage attraction. We have been in operation over 60 years, caring for and engaging the public with ancient scheduled monuments and industrial heritage, waterways and mines, by offering educational and entertaining guided boat trips underground below the heart of Dudley.

In recent years we have expanded our offer to include catering, retail, and special events, as well as offering a range of local community initiatives and events to ensure everyone can engage with our unique underground site and offer. 

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees. We also work closely with neighbouring attractions, stakeholders, and partners such as Canal & River Trust and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as tourism and destination marketing organisations. 

You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners, and trustees to ensure the success of the charity, as well as develop its forward-looking plans and activities to ensure its ongoing sustainability and development. 

Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity. 

• Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission and objectives. 

• Financial Management: Forecasting and monitoring financial activities, and seeking funding opportunities. 

• Legislation Compliance: Ensuring compliance with numerous external body requirements. 

• Board Support: Supporting and working with the volunteer board of Trustees. 

• Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for DCTT to supporters, partners, and industry specialists and organisations. 

• Guardianship: Ensuring the care and conservation of assets and the Ancient Scheduled Monuments, which are part of the UNESCO Black Country Geo Park. 

• Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity and attraction within regional and wider networks, making connections and forging collaborations with a range of supporters, funders and advocates for DCTT. 

Person Specification 

The successful candidate should have the following attributes & skills: 

A proven track record of leadership, in an organisation with a turnover around £1 million.

Experience of working with a volunteer Board.

Experience of business objective delivery.

Experience of team management.

Expertise in developing and managing budgets.

Experience of developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.

Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.

Familiarity with charity governance, charity law, company legislation and health & safety.

Ability to think creatively and be a sound problem solver.

Demonstrate sound judgement, in strategy, leadership and management.

The ability to control personal time management and to effectively delegate.

Show commitment to our vision, mission and aims.

An ambitious and energetic leader who can see opportunities, and prepared to roll-up their sleeves when needed. 

The role is full time, 37.5 hrs per week, primarily office based in Dudley with the option for occasional work from home and flexible working as required, which will include some weekends, evenings and bank holidays. 

The Trust offers 28 days paid holiday and a contributory NEST Pension Scheme. 

The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Hybrid working is available for this role. Full details to be discussed at the interview stage

Fulham Palace is a truly remarkable place. For centuries, this Grade I Listed building situated in extensive grounds by the River Thames was the country residence of the Bishops of London. The Palace is now managed by Fulham Palace Trust, which is inspired by a vision to restore our nationally significant historic buildings and grounds to their original beauty and to provide outstanding facilities for the local community and visitors from farther afield.  We have a shop, café, museum and an active learning and public events programme.

We are seeking a dynamic commercial and visitor experience manager to join our busy team to cover the maternity leave of the post-holder.  You will be a customer focussed, energetic and proactive individual with experience of generating commercial income, excellent organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and demonstrable experience of working in a visitor facing environment within the heritage sector.  The role will be available from 28 October 2024 to accommodate a handover period.

Interested candidates should visit the Fulham Palace website, read the job description, download and complete the application and equal opportunities forms and return them to the Palace’s business support officer by post or email by 12 noon on Wed 4 September 2024. Curriculum vitaes will not be accepted without a completed application form. Interviews are scheduled to take place in early September. 

Fulham Palace are committed to a positive workplace culture based on equality, diversity and inclusion and this includes our recruitment process.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Curator to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,500 per annum.

This is a hybrid role.

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.

Purpose of the Assistant Curator role is to:

• To support the work of the Archives and Library team in enabling access and understanding of the collections
• To assist in looking after the Archive and Library collections to ensure their development and preservation
• To assist cross-departmental teams in the delivery of the Museum’s vision and Strategy 2030
• To undertake research and disseminate knowledge in support of the Museum’s programmes

Key responsibilities of our Assistant Curator include:

Access and Research 

• Facilitate access to the collections and information relating to and contained within them according to Department policies and procedures
• Answer requests for information received from Museum colleagues, visiting researchers and external enquirers within agreed timeframes
• Supervise and assist researchers using the Museum’s reading room. • Disseminate knowledge through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including but not limited to the undertaking of outreach activity, exhibition and digital content
• Build and enhance your knowledge of RAF history including the development of knowledge of the collections held by the Department
• Contribute to the Museum’s Research Programme by undertaking research and through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including, but not limited to, talks and blogs 3

Stewardship 

• Assist in caring for the Museum’s Archive and Library collections as directed and in accordance with Museum policies and procedures as well as sector best practice guidelines
• Assist as directed in developing the Archive and Library collections through the acquisition and disposal of material and liaison with stakeholders
• Document and catalogue the collections to enhance access and research use in line with Museum policies and procedures and Spectrum standards.
• Contribute to the Museum’s digitisation programmes, undertaking digitisation of documents, recording metadata and uploading to the Museum’s databases

Administration and Departmental Support 

• Supervise volunteers as required
• Collect data and provide reports both in writing and through presentations and discussion as required
• Contribute actively to business risk management and Health and Safety management
• Support cross - departmental teams as required.

What we are looking for in our Assistant Curator:

• High level of knowledge related to Museum practice and administration gained through employment or a relevant qualification.
• Experience of using Collections Management systems, including Collections Management databases
• Demonstrable experience of working with archive and library collections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
• Demonstrable experience of working within a team

Closing date for applications: 19 September 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on: 1 October 2024

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 Assistant Curator 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.

Do you believe that stories told through theatre, TV and film have the power to change people’s lives? Do you want to play a leading role in the future of one of the world’s leading drama schools by galvanising philanthropic giving and developing transformational relationships with donors, alumni and funders? This is the role for you! Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering up with Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in their search for a new Head of Development.

Title: Head of Development

Hours: Full time, permanent. Flexible working hours available

Salary: £50,000

Location: At least 2 days per week in Bristol, with options of hybrid / remote working

Closing date: Monday 9th September 8pm

Interviews will be in person on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September 2024. 2nd stage interviews are scheduled for the week beginning the 16th September 2024

Why the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School?

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is an arts and education charity that exists to enable talented individuals, no matter their background or age, to come together and train with inspiring world leading practitioners to become the storytellers, creators and makers of tomorrow. Everything they work on begins and ends with a script, a story. They change lives - and their graduates change your lives through the theatre, film, radio and TV you enjoy. Based in Bristol, with a network of alumni, teachers and partners across the world, they exist to enable talented people, no matter their background or age, to come together and train with inspiring teachers to become the storytellers of tomorrow.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is a busy and vibrant drama school with experienced and committed tutors and talented students. The Head of Development role is an essential factor in the future prosperity of the Theatre School. All our staff are dedicated, hard-working and supportive of each other at all times. They are accepting and welcoming to everyone and are innate problem solvers and enablers.

What this role entails?

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School history is rooted in philanthropy and the altruism of their alumni, notably Julian Slade whose royalties of his much-loved musical Salad Days helped in purchasing their buildings at Downside Road. In recent years, however, fundraising and alumni engagement has lain dormant - only 1% of income in 2023-4 was generated by fundraising and philanthropy.

· The Head of Development needs to secure £1.5m across the fundraising mix by summer 2025 and further ambitious sums in subsequent years

· Fostering active philanthropic relationships with high profile alumni and high net worth individuals to deliver transformational gifts and legacy pledges.

· Delivering on the ambitious, purpose-driven fundraising strategy

· Fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and city.

· Agreeing with the Principal and Board of Trustees appropriate KPIs through which the implementation of the fundraising strategy can be reviewed and monitored

· Cultivating the donor prospect pool to realise its potential and achieve the School’s strategic ambitions.

To be successful in this role:

· A deep understanding of the fundraising mix, with specific expertise in major gift and legacy relationships

· Proven track record of income generation of seven figure targets per year

· Highly personable, with purpose and commitment at your core, you are adept at holding valuable relationships with care and clarity.

· You are passionate about the transformational power of philanthropy and enjoy having in-person conversations that result in high value gifts.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill via the apply button.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are looking for an Office Administrator & EA to Managing Director to join our NTP Department on an 18 month fixed term contract.

Contract Type:  18-month contract

Hours: 35 hours per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements. We would be open to a discussion and requests for alternative, part-time hours and work patterns as well a potential job share. Please do state in your application if this would be something you would like us to consider for you. Please note that due to the nature of the role it is expected that the post holder will be based in the office full-time.

Salary: £27,560 per annum

Responsible to: Head of General Management

Purpose of the role 

The Office Administrator & EA to Managing Director will support the work of a busy production department by ensuring that the office runs in an efficient manner. They will also carry out administrative duties for the Managing Director.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• They will be a helpful and approachable person who is comfortable being a first point of contact for the NTP office

• Experience of office management and administration including diary management; organising travel; and processing invoices

• Excellent organisational skills with experience of managing immediate and long term deadlines

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative, and to be able to work calmly under time pressure

• Computer literacy including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience of handling confidential information with discretion

• A willingness to occasionally work unsociable hours

• An interest in and understanding of the theatre sector and the National Theatre.

Please note 

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 16th September 2024 at 10:00am.

We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

People Department 2024

The Development Coordinator is a new role created to enable the Worthing Theatres & Museum Development team to raise crucial funds that will support the organisation in achieving its ambitious goals.

WTM has recently undergone a significant fundraising review and a new strategy is now in place. This strategy reflects the organisation’s need to increase fundraised income over the next 3 years (2024 - 2027) to meet its ambitious creative and capital plans to deliver on its mission to offer transformative creative experiences for the community of Worthing.

The postholder will work closely with the Head of Development and Development Manager to deliver the ambitious fundraising strategy for WTM. They will be responsible for raising funds of up to £10,000 per application from primarily Trusts and Foundations and some local corporate partners, and supporting the team with operational tasks including financial processes, events and communications.