Association of British Orchestras

Head of Development

Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras Competitive, according to experience Closing date 16 June 2025
The Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras is made up of three internationally-renowned ensembles that lead the field of period performance: the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Our world-class musicians specialise in a variety of repertoire ranging from sacred music and chamber works to operas. The ensembles are in great demand worldwide and enjoy an ever-increasing global audience and supporter base and regularly tour to prestigious venues and festivals around the world.

The Head of Development will have responsibility to prepare and submit inspirational and tailored grant applications to secure the support from trusts and foundations that enables us to deliver our ambitious core concert programme and education work. In addition, they will be responsible for managing our individual giving tiered membership scheme as well as bespoke cultivation events that encourage a major donor income stream. Demonstrable experience of researching and writing high-quality grant proposals, as well as a natural disposition to provide exceptional stewardship of donors both online and face-to-face is essential.

We employ passionate, hard-working and dedicated individuals who are inspired to work in an environment that values both musical mastery and ethical conduct; if this is you, do consider applying to work with us even if you don’t meet all the criteria in job specification – we want to hear from you.

For details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Contact details

recruitment@monteverdi.org.uk
Level 12
20 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London E14 4AD

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026
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