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Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hybrid (London)
£50,000 | Full-Time, 3 year FTC
Are you an experienced leader passionate about the arts and making a difference in education? Join Art History Link-Up (AHLU) as our Chief Operating Officer (COO), where you’ll take the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact.
As COO, you will:
- Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding.
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee the implementation of AHLU’s growth strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission of providing free art history education to state school students.
- Operational Excellence: Streamline systems and processes to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, supporting programme delivery and fundraising efforts.
- Support Governance: Ensure compliance with charity regulations, support effective governance practices, and guide organisational development.
- Drive Fundraising Success: Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU’s growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams.
Why Choose Us?
- Collaborative Culture: Partner with a dedicated CEO, a small but passionate team, and inspiring donors to achieve meaningful change.
- Professional Growth: Be part of a growing charity, where you’ll shape strategic initiatives and develop new partnerships in an evolving education landscape.
- Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working with opportunities to engage with funders and partners in London and beyond.
- Fundraising-Focused Impact: Your work will secure the resources that make free art history education accessible to hundreds of students annually, many from underrepresented backgrounds.
About You
We’re looking for a fundraising-focused leader who:
- Has a proven experience in a senior leadership role – preferably in the charity or education sector
- Is able to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills
- Possesses strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Can lead strategically while managing operational priorities, ensuring a smooth-running organisation.
- Shares a passion for education and the arts, with a commitment to AHLU’s mission of making art history accessible to all.
- Ideally has experience in fundraising and donor management
About Art History Link-Up
Art History Link-Up is a charity transforming access to art history education for state school students. Since 2016, we’ve taught over 500 students, with many progressing to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute.
Our work makes a difference: over half our students come from minority ethnic or widening participation backgrounds, and they consistently share how AHLU has opened doors to the visual arts and future career opportunities.
We’re expanding our programmes and piloting new qualifications in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including the Courtauld and Waddesdon Manor. Join us at this exciting stage as we move towards our 10th anniversary and continue to grow our impact.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
If you’re ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, apply today. Together, we’ll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Head of Commercial Services
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
Accountable to: Deputy Director
Responsible for: Conferencing and Events, Catering Services (including Café management), Retail Purchasing.
Salary: £38,380 per annum
Summary
The purpose of this role is to ensure that MK gallery has a diverse range of commercial services that contribute to the financial security of the Gallery and its charitable activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic development
- Work collaboratively at a senior level to ensure the delivery of an exceptional, first-class visitor experience.
- Work alongside the Deputy Director in the development of a commercial growth strategy and improvement initiatives, updating when appropriate.
- Use trends in the feedback to inform operational changes and staff and volunteer training.
Leadership and team management
- Lead, motivate, communicate, and develop the Catering and Events Team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the Gallery.
- To be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets and for the effectiveness and efficiency of commercial services.
- Evaluate the performance of each of the departments within commercial service, feedback to the Deputy Director and supporting with evidence for Executive reporting.
- Establish external and internal benchmarks and appropriate KPIs as the basis for demonstrating the quality of commercial services provided.
Catering
- Manage all aspects of MK Café ensuring it is open to the public with a dynamic food offer during opening times.
- The café and catering services achieve 5* food hygiene standards.
- Effectively manage the catering supply chain to ensure quality and cost management of supplies.
- Rota management
Event Hire
- Oversee the Gallery’s room booking system and coordinate all internal and external events safeguarding the best use of spaces in and out of opening hours in cooperation with other departments.
- Ensure front of house/events staff have comprehensive events schedules that enable them to organise appropriate resources and staffing.
- Support the Events Co-ordinator in generating private hires (Conferences, private events, weddings, room hires, community hire) to ensure maximum profitability.
- Work alongside the Deputy Director in developing private hires into Corporate Memberships and Sponsorship opportunities.
Retail
- Develop new product lines to include exhibition merchandise, MK Gallery specific merchandise, unique gifts and children’s arts and crafts materials.
- Work with local makers to produce a line of artist products on a sale or return basis.
Operational
- Lead on the recruitment and training of new staff and volunteers across the Commercial Teams in accordance with the organisational policy and procedures.
- Work with the Marketing and Audience Development Team to ensure that all commercial activities are accurately represented and advertised.
- Ensure Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Systems are in place across all Commercial areas with a focus on safety first and food and hygiene safe working practice.
- Ensure stock management and POS systems are in place and managed accordingly and work with the Finance Manager to ensure robust systems and processes are in place in accordance with the Gallery’s policies and procedures.
- Work with the Finance Manager to establish and maintain budget setting and management across commercial activity.
General
- Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Catering and Events.
- Carry out responsibilities with due regard to all MK Gallery policies and procedures including Security, Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equality & Diversity.
Person Specification:
Experience
- Experience of event management at a senior level with demonstrated experience of delivery, administration and evaluation of large-scale complex events.
- Experience of developing and a corporate events programme to engage local business.
- Experience of project co-ordination involving multiple stakeholders, visitors, staff, and suppliers.
- Experience of managing sales targets and being responsible for driving income.
- Experience of managing venue hire on behalf of external clients.
Skills and abilities
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task when under pressure.
- Excellent business and finance acumen – confident with budget project with budget management, budget projections and financial processes.
- An entrepreneurial outlook – an enthusiasm for generating income through innovation.
- Strong communication skills with a wide range of people – in person, in writing, and on the phone.
- Well developed negotiation and relationship management skills.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, licencing and other licencing and legal/statutory requirements.
- Good technical knowledge including AV, PA systems and lighting.
Personal
- Flexible team member with the ability to cooperate and support other colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
General
The role will involve some evening and weekend working, as well as occasional early morning and late evenings, depending on the event requirements for which time of in lieu will be given.
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The Stained Glass Museum is a vibrant and unique independent accredited museum and registered charity (no. 1169842). The museum operates a permanent public exhibition in a gallery on an upper level of Ely Cathedral which is visited by around 25,000 people per year. It also organises a programme of events, workshops and activities for all ages which further its mission to share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.
The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining The Stained Glass Museum’s financial accounts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong management skills and a solid understanding of financial administration, especially within the charity sector. A working knowledge of management accounts and accounting software is essential.
In this role you will play a key role in the success of the museum. You will work closely with a small team of museum staff and volunteers, including your line manager the museum Director and Trustee Treasurer, and report periodically to the Board of Trustees.
This is a part-time post with flexible working hours (averaging 5 hours per week / 21.5 hours per month) and is suitable for remote or hybrid working.
Our Mission: To share with everyone the cultural and artistic importance of stained glass.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Colours of Redbridge is a vibrant programme of community-led arts and culture in Redbridge, East London. It is part of the pioneering Creative People and Places (CPP) programme from Arts Council England, empowering local people to decide what culture happens in their area. We are reaching new audiences through high-quality work and making a real difference to people’s lives through our projects which include South Asian truck art, a cultural food festival and a disability-led street carnival.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Officer to work with local communities in Ilford and Loxford. You will facilitate community empowerment and decision-making processes in order to realise the community’s artistic ambitions and work with a group of Community Producers to develop projects in the area. Additionally, you will sustain engagement with our target communities via regular events and maintaining networks with local community groups and organisations.
See our 2024 highlights video here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Design Manager, permanent
37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
£30,499 per annum plus staff benefits
(Please specify your salary expectations in your application)
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.
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
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
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.
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.
My renowned Arts sector client based in Central London are currently looking for an interim People Business Partner to cover maternity leave on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract starting at the end of May 2025. The role is ideally full time, hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and will pay a salary of £48,666 per year.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of People, as one of 3 People Business Partners, you will be responsible for departments covering approximately 300 employees and will be dealing with restructure, employee relations and long-term sickness in the main.
The ideal candidate will have experience of leading on change management and employee relations, be collaborative and work well as part of a team with a firmness in character but also a flexible approach in seeing the "grey areas" of issues. This will be a "hands-on" role.
If you have the skills and experience required, and you are available to start the role at the end of May 2025, please apply by sending in your up to date CV and contact details.
Our client are a busy and growing team building a new theatre which opened in February 2022.
They aim to be a transformative venue. Their location on Coldharbour Lane puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.
Their vision is to create the world they want to imagine.They will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.
Their mission is to create safe spaces for our community to connect, create and enjoy.
Community members and artists at various stages of their journey will join us to create and share honest, challenging, and innovative work that propels theatre towards a more inclusive global society.
Their commitment to building a strong connection with their community is reflected in their core values:
- Always be welcoming to their international community
- Be radical and progressive in our thinking and activities
- Be collaborative in their ambitions
- nurturing new relationships locally, and beyond Brixton
- Most importantly, always celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments!
Purpose of the role
The Production Manager plays a key role in delivering all aspects of the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations on time and within budget.
The role works closely with the Head of Technical, Production and Building services, Senior Producer, and Events team in scheduling, and delivering all technical and production services for all events and activities across their programme.
The Production Manager engages directly with creative teams, event clients, production companies and others, and leads their teams to use their expertise collaboratively and creatively to advise, support and deliver all technical and production services.
Responsibilities
PRODUCTION
- Efficient and quality realisation of all their productions, Co-Productions, visiting productions and events on time and within agreed budgets
- Collaborate with directors, creative artists and colleagues across the creative process to deliver their artistic vision, and ensure this positive collaborative culture is embedded across all production departments
- Lead their production team to deliver high quality production values across the range of the theatre’s work
- Work closely with creative teams to realise their vision and designs, on time and in budget, maximising the use of their resources to ensure high production standards are always upheld
- Ensure designers are briefed on in-house creative options, budgets, staffing, licensing and health and safety requirements
- Schedule and chair all relevant production and design meetings
- Oversee an accurate costing process to ensure all shows can be delivered on budget, using the time and personnel available
- Produce production schedules and manage the production period from fit up to press night
- Ensure attendance across fit up, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews and press night, and that production notes sessions are run, and notes actioned in a timely fashion
- Ensure show risk assessments are produced prior to the start of technical rehearsals and updated as needed
- Where appropriate work with freelance Production Managers to ensure that all production elements can be delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes and within the artistic vision and values
- Work with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to inform production budgets and schedules across each season
- Deputise for the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services as required.
- Manage production budgets for the Theatre’s own work, agreeing resources with the Senior Producer
- Keep accurate records and forecast against budgets
- Oversee the recruitment of freelance show staff, to ensure shows are fully staffed
- Liaison with visiting companies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of their technical services within agreed parameters and budget
- To be responsible for the organisation and recording of regular production meetings and to ensure the communication of decisions made
- To ensure production risk assessments are carried out and acted upon.
- To ensure productions comply with current licensing requirements, such as fire regulations.
- To ensure production information is disseminated to the relevant other departments and external stakeholders, such as PRS.
- To be responsible for technical and production assessments of potential touring venues, both in the UK and abroad, undertaking recce visits as necessary.
- To manage all aspects of touring logistics for their productions.
- To ensure all technical information is available for touring venues in plenty of time.
- To ensure the communication of technical and financial parameters regarding tours to Creative Teams, Technical HODs and the Senior Management Team.
VISITING COMPANIES & EVENTS
- To oversee the liaison between visiting companies and production departments over the provision of all technical services and facilities required.
- To be responsible for technical management and organisation of other presentations including hires and special events
- In conjunction with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to liaise with visiting companies to ensure the presentation of Visiting Companies work is of the highest technical quality.
CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
- To production manage the performance elements of the creative engagement programme.
- To ensure the participation of production staff in all appropriate engagement activities
MANAGEMENT
- With the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services, line management of the production team including recruitment, appraisals, performance management and professional development in accordance with their policies
- Ensure design and creative deadlines are met for in-house Productions and Co-Productions and that the Creative teams are aware of these deadlines at the start of the Design process.
- Ensure the Production Department adheres to current legislation and guidelines in respect of but not limited to, European Working Time Directive, ABTT codes of practice, CDM/HSE regulations, BECTU and Equity agreements.
- Ensure production areas are suitably maintained, managed and risk assessed
- Oversee weekly rotas ensuring full cover and cost effectiveness
- Work closely with the Creative Engagement team to support the delivery of their work on stage, and their technical training programme
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Ensure all production activity adheres to CDM and HSE regulations and does not invalidate their codes of practice
- Keep abreast of current developments in health and safety and ensure production team compliance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and their policies
GENERAL
- To manage time effectively meeting deadlines as directed by the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services.
- Attendance at read-throughs, rehearsals, staff meetings as required
- Maintain a working knowledge of their wider artistic programme, including its Creative Engagement and hire activities
- Participate actively as a member of the Production Team
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and/or training sessions
- Maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation
- To adhere to all their policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and environmental policies
- To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the quality of the work or their reputation
- To be familiar with and abide by all their Policies including, but not limited to, their Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety Policy
- To represent the theatre at events, conferences and meetings etc
- Occasional travel to performances outside Stratford East, or rehearsals in London or elsewhere as required
- To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post
- Self-motivated and pro-active approach
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- An interest in and commitment to developing the next generation of theatre technicians
Person Specification
Essential
- At least three years’ experience at a senior level in technical theatre
- Production Management experience
- Prior experience of coordinating professional theatre projects and delivering them to the highest artistic and technical level
- Knowledge and experience of current Health and Safety issues and legislation
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Knowledge of production and technical techniques including stage, construction, rigging, lighting, sound and projection
- The ability to demonstrate excellent technical and financial control
- PC literate (including Word, Excel, Sharepoint)
- Proven project management, organisational and time management skills X
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident and proven production skills
- Ability to interpret/implement technical drawings
- Experience of costing, budgeting and financial management
- Experience of leading fit-ups, get-outs and technical rehearsals
- Experience of successfully working within teams
- Ability to work at heights
Desirable
- CAD drafting skills (AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
- A good network of freelancers working in theatre production
- Qualifications a degree in Technical Theatre and/or equivalent professional experience within a theatre environment
- Health & Safety qualification or training
- Full clean driving license
- First aid trained
HOW TO APPLY?
Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, 14th April 2025.
During the application process, they will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please email us.
PLEASE NOTE
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
Basic Terms & Conditions
Place of work will be 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.
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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.
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 Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What is the job?
Making Music is looking for a part-time (22.5 hours/3 days per week) Finance Administrator (Maternity cover) to support our Finance Manager and our Membership & Services Manager with administrative tasks. It is a fixed term postion until 31 December 2025
Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with 3,800 music groups of hobby musicians in membership, including choirs, bands, ensembles of all kinds, orchestras, and more.
What are the terms and conditions?
The 22.5 hours per week can be worked flexibly, and some from home, by agreement with your line manager, but we would expect at least 1 day to be in the office in Moorgate. The salary corresponds to the London Living Wage (£27,007.50 full-time equivalent, actual salary for 22.5 hours per week: £16,204.50 per year).
Is diversity important for Making Music?
Yes, it is!
We understand that having different voices from all sections of society in our team will help us be the best 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.
How do I apply?
We are looking for the best person for this role, whatever your past opportunities, so we ask you to complete three tasks online. Your answers to these will be the only information the two staff members making a longlist will look at.
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. Contact details can be found on our website vie the apply now link.
What kind of talent are you looking for?
You should be organised and have great attention to detail, comfortable working with numbers and have basic maths, and good at communicating with our members via email and on the telephone. We expect you to be familiar with frequently used software programs such as Word and Excel, but full training will be provided on financial and administrative tasks, so you do not need to have prior experience, just an interest and willingness to learn!
What is it like working for you?
This is a friendly team, and we work hard at being inclusive of everyone. Read our vision and values here. 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.