Association of British Orchestras

Development Coordinator (based in London office)

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra According to experience Closing date 09 May 2023
Introduction

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading orchestras and Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford. The Development Coordinator will play a key role in our fundraising activities. For further information on the Orchestra, please visit our website at www.oxfordphil.com

The chosen candidate will work with the Chief Operating Officer, Directors of the company and the external Development Consultancy firm.

The position is based in our London office, but occasional travel to Oxford and other venues might be required.

Job Profile

Principal duties

• Researching current and prospective Trusts and Foundations
• Managing portfolio of trusts and foundations giving up to £20,000 p.a. including a log of when stewardship reports are due
• Writing formal thank you letters and receipts for grants
• Updating and maintaining CRM database, entering grant records
• Producing reports for Trusts and Foundations
• Producing detailed funding proposals and grant applications
• Taking notes and compiling briefings for meetings
• General administrative duties
• Cultivating existing and potential donors through meetings and at events
• Managing portfolios
• Developing engaging print and online copy for the Orchestra’s website
• Coordinating and executing fundraising campaigns

Applicant Profile

Essential abilities/qualifications:

• Education to degree level
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Passion for classical music, particularly orchestral music
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Proven team-player and highly developed human relations skills to work harmoniously with all members of the group and with existing and prospective supporters
• High degree of motivation and commitment

Desirable abilities/qualifications:

• 2+ years development experience in the arts, but candidates with no development background may also apply
• Experience in research
• Experience of working with databases
• Degree in music

Salary according to experience.

Please apply with brief covering letter and CV to anthi@oxfordphil.com. If you do not receive a reply within a month of writing, you should assume that your application has not been successful. Deadline for application submission: 5pm on 9th May

Contact details

anthi@oxfordphil.com
01865980980

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Gateshead,
hosted by The Glasshouse ICM, from 5-7 February 2025.