Development Manager

This new role aims to ensure Leicester Print Workshop's sustainability, fulfil our Arts Council England National Portfolio obligations, and boost income.

Leicester Print Workshop is a centre of excellence for fine art printmaking, providing high quality printmaking facilities and development opportunities for artists in the East Midlands and beyond.  As a registered charity, our outreach work enables wider participation in printmaking, engaging community members of all ages

As Development Manager, you will drive business development by building relationships with arts organisations to promote courses, increase membership, and boost studio usage.  You will fundraise to support our charitable aims and maintain workshop facilities. You will identify and promote grant opportunities for individual artist printmakers and apply for grants to improve LPW facilities and equipment.

As a collaborative leader, you will work with the Board and guide our team to implement the business plan, address members' needs, assist course participants, and contribute to the cultural life of Leicester and East Midlands.

A graduate or with significant equivalent experience, you will have: 

• A track record of management of people and budgets, with skills for leading a team and delivering objectives to target.
• Successful business development and/or philanthropic fundraising experience 
• Experience of preparing grant applications
• Good presentation skills and experience of public speaking
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Leicester Print Workshop 

Experience with an arts organisation, ideally an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, and knowledge of the printmaking or art training market are advantageous.