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Exciting opportunity to partake in one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects at The British Museum.
Overview
Salary
£34713
Location
Bloomsbury / Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The British Museum is initiating a cultural redevelopment project of global significance. This Masterplan aims to modernize the Museum for the 21st century while prioritizing the protection and public availability of the collection.
Role Summary
- The Philanthropy Officer - Grants will manage relationships with trusts and foundations.
- The role entails securing financial support for the Museum’s priorities and managing a prospect pipeline.
- They are also responsible for following a calendar of new applications and reporting requirements for secured funding.
Role Requirements
- Candidates should be degree-educated or have equivalent experience in a trust fundraising role.
- IT literacy and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office packages are necessary.
- Experience using fundraising databases and strong writing skills are required to create a compelling fundraising case.
Application Process Details
- The Museum offers perks like generous leave allowance, free museum entry, professional development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
- Interested candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. The British Museum can only sponsor roles meeting certain criteria. More information is available on the government's website.
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. The Masterplan will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Development, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum’s vision for the future. The Philanthropy Officer: Grants role will be responsible for managing relationships with and securing income from primarily trusts and foundations in support of the Museum’s agreed priorities.
Key areas of responsibility include raising funds for Museum priorities in line with agreed annual income targets, managing your own prospect pipeline, adhering to a calendar of both new applications and reporting requirements for secured funding, and managing or contributing to production of both interim and final reports for funders.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in a trust fundraising role, have knowledge of trust and statutory fundraising requirements and practice, be IT literate with good working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office packages and experience using fundraising databases, and have strong writing skills with the ability to create and articulate a convincing fundraising case.
The British Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Please note that we have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please visit the government's website.
