Association of British Orchestras

Senior Development Officer (Corporate Partnerships)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra £26,000 – £30,000 Closing date 27 October 2025
Senior Development Officer (Corporate Partnerships)

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 | Full time (or 4 days – salary pro-rated) | Poole

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is seeking a motivated Senior Development Officer to grow and steward our corporate partnerships. This is an exciting chance to combine relationship-building, fundraising, and creativity in support of one of the UK’s leading orchestras.

You’ll:
• Manage and develop BSO’s portfolio of corporate sponsors
• Create and deliver tailored partnership offers
• Build strong relationships that benefit both businesses and the arts
We’re looking for someone who is confident, organised, and commercially minded, with experience in partnerships, fundraising, or client-facing roles. A passion for music and the arts is a must.

Why BSO?
• Generous leave, pension, life insurance, and health support
• Free concert tickets and staff perks
• Career development through our BSO Elevate programme
• Be part of a supportive team making a real difference through music

Apply by 6pm, Monday 27 October 2025

Send CV and cover letter to nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk

• First-round interviews: Friday 7 November
• Final interviews: w/c 10 November

The BSO values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Contact details

nfulker@bsorchestra.co.uk
01202644704
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - 2 Seldown Lane, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UF

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