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Join the British Museum's historic transformation as a Patrons Coordinator and play a key role in advancing arts and sciences accessibility.
Overview
Salary
£31979
Location
Bloomsbury, London - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The British Museum is currently in a significant phase of transformation, establishing dynamic connections between arts and sciences, and making them accessible to all. This transformation includes extensive building renovations, audience engagement strategies, and innovative work methods.
Role Summary
- Manage, enhance, and diversify the Patrons Programme
- Build strong relationships with the Museum's Patrons and Departmental Supporter Groups
- Oversee Patron communications and events
Role Requirements
- Understanding of the importance of Fundraising Departments in organisations
- Prior experience in a professional office or customer-facing role, preferable in Development/Fundraising
- Proficient in IT and CRM databases, especially Raisers Edge
- Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Application Process Details
We embrace diversity and encourage applications that reflect our values. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role, and selected candidates must comply with the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
The British Museum is undergoing its most significant transformation in nearly three centuries, aiming to connect arts and sciences more dynamically and make them accessible to everyone, guided by the vision of our founder Hans Sloane. This transformation includes extensive building and gallery renovations, new ways of engaging with audiences, and innovative working methods.
The role: As a Patrons Coordinator, you will be instrumental in managing and enhancing the British Museum's Patrons Programme. This includes diversifying and ensuring the smooth operation of the Patrons Events Programme, building strong relationships with the Museum's Patrons and Departmental Supporter Groups, and being the primary contact for Patron communications and events. This role requires a proactive and organized individual who is keen on working in engagement, events, and supporter communications.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should understand the importance of Fundraising Departments in organizations like the British Museum and have prior experience in a professional office or customer-facing role, preferably in a Development/Fundraising office. Proficiency in IT and CRM databases, particularly Raisers Edge, is desirable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are essential. The role also requires flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
Benefits: The British Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes free exhibition entry, exclusive private views, reciprocal museum access, and more. Employees enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional privilege days, with an increase after 10 years of service. Learning and development opportunities are provided alongside support for professional qualifications. The Civil Service Pension Scheme offers a secure, inflation-linked benefit, and employees can avail of interest-free loans for various purposes.
Additional details: The British Museum is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We value diversity and encourage applications that reflect our organizational values of caring deeply, embracing the unknown, sparking curiosity, and valuing many voices. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role, and successful candidates will need to comply with the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
