Association of British Orchestras

Director of Development

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra £80,000 per annum Closing date 29 April 2026
As a member of the RPO Leadership Team the Director of Development will be responsible for agreeing and delivering fundraising income targets, building on a portfolio which currently provides circa £1.4 million per annum for the Orchestra’s work. The Director will set a clear fundraising strategy which will include all current income streams: individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate support and partnerships and the American Friends of the RPO, as well as exploring areas not yet exploited, but believed to hold opportunities for significant development. The Director will manage the Development team, supporting their professional growth and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop partnerships and opportunities to raise funds from a variety of sources.

Contact details

recruitment@rpo.co.uk
02076088800
15 Rutherford Way, Wembley, HA9 0BP

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Birmingham from 3-5 February 2027.