Patrons Manager

Are you passionate about fostering relationships with donors and securing support for one of Europe's largest arts centres? Do you excel at networking, influencing, and communicating? Charity People are delighted to partner with the Southbank Centre to help recruit their next Patrons Manager.

Post: Patrons Manager
Department: Development
Reports To: Head of Philanthropy
Location: Based at the Southbank Centre Hybrid.
Salary Range: £36k - £38K
Benefits: A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Enhanced sick pay, enhanced family leave benefits, up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors, staff ticket offers for SC events, free entry to Hayward Gallery, free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations, free staff yoga, season ticket loan

About the charity

The Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions. They seek out the world's most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work. They are dedicated to being innovative, bold, and experimental. They are committed to creating a place where people can come together to experience bold, unusual, entertaining, and eye-opening work.

About the role

As a Patrons Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors with the capacity to give gifts of £5,000 and above. You will secure regular giving from Patrons and the Commissioning Committee and develop strategies to grow support from major donors. You will have the opportunity to grow and shape the Patrons scheme. You will work as part of a small philanthropy team with a creative friendly team ethos.

About you:

You will form strong relationships with a wide range of senior people and have robust networking and influencing skills. You will be confident in presenting program information in compelling ways. You will be confident in your ability to judge gift solicitation and negotiation. Ideally you will have line management or supervisory experience but this is not essential. You strong analytical and communication skills will be the key to your success in this role.

If you are passionate about the arts, dedicated to creating welcoming spaces, and committed to sparking new thinking, then we would love you to apply. Please email a copy of your CV to Katharine Tinker-Switzer to set up a meeting to hear more about the role. The role closes on the 5th July with interviews on the w/c 8th July.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Katharine if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the 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.