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The Development Manager will help to drive the growth of income generation through fundraising for Benslow Music. Reporting to the Chief Executive the role will focusing initially on individual giving activity.

The role will manage and review Benslow Music’s individual giving schemes. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, including communications with supporters, and produce engaging communication materials. Responsibilities include providing reports, data and insight to the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees about fundraising activity, prospects, market conditions and other relevant information, and attending board meetings as required.

The role is responsible for the following: implementing and maintaining systems to monitor Development activity and performance, managing the development budget, and producing compelling bids and evaluation reports to trusts, foundations, statutory or other funders as required. While candidates will need to demonstrate understanding of fundraising procedures and requirements relevant to charities, previous experience in the cultural and education sector is not required.

Key details


Salary: £28,000-£35,000 dependent on experience

Location: Benslow Music in Hitchin, with flexible working considered

Hours: Part-time, 0.4FTE (14hrs per week)

Contract: Permanent, at Benslow Music with hybrid working considered

Closing Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024, 12pm

Interviews: w/c 16 December


Please note, the closing date is a guide only and applications may be closed early if we receive a high number of submissions. We advise to submit applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.