Association of British Orchestras

Head of Development

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance £55,641 - £63,864 p.a. (Including LWA) Closing date 15 May 2022
We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser to motivate and lead our Development Department to achieve a fundraising step-change in support of this conservatoire’s ambitious Strategic Plan. Trinity Laban is characterised by risk-taking, creativity and a mission to reach out to all sections of society as a force for cultural and social progress. We are an institution of international standing combining elite education of professional music, dance and musical theatre artists with world-leading creative practice, and a prominent role in public engagement with our artforms.

Our Development Department is on a growth path, and this will be an exciting and career enhancing role for the right individual. With opportunities to build support for both the cultural and educational future in our artforms, and to build large scale campaigns, there isn’t a better time to join the team.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of establishing and nurturing relationships with potential supporters with the capacity to make transformational gifts. You will be able to evidence successful complex institutional philanthropic bids and have experience of devising fundraising strategies supported by a compelling case for support. You will have opportunities to engage with partners and contacts globally and be based at our internationally renowned campus including the World-Heritage Site in Greenwich and Stirling Prize Award-winning Laban Building.

You will be capable of leading and enabling the development team and a wider network of supporters and advocates focused on major gifts from individuals, artists, and influencers, as well as charitable trusts. You will bring an entrepreneurial and driving spirit and sophisticated communication and relationship skills, practised in operating at a strategic level. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Eva Woloshyn at E.Woloshyn@trinitylaban.ac.uk.

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you think this might be the job for you, please register an account with our eRecruitment system and complete an online application form using the below link.

Please note, all applications submitted will be shortlisted anonymously by our recruiting panel. Please do not include your name or personal details in any supporting documents.

Closing Date: 15th May 2022, 23:59 hours BST, (No Agencies)
Interview Date: 26th May 2022

Contact details

staffrecruitment@trinitylaban.ac.uk
02083059476
Laban Building
Creekside
Deptford

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