Association of British Orchestras

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra £35,000 - £42,000 (pro rata) Closing date 04 March 2022
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world’s leading symphony orchestras with a reputation for excellence. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the RPO’s busy Business Development team.

Working closely with the Head of Development, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will devise and implement a Trust and Foundations strategy to maintain and develop existing relationships, whilst proactively identifying and approaching new and innovative funders in the UK and internationally.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking to appoint an experienced and resourceful development professional with a well-established network within the Trusts and Foundations community to grow its revenue stream in this area. Working closely with the Head of Development, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will devise and implement a Trusts and Foundations strategy to maintain and develop existing relationships, whilst proactively identifying and approaching new and innovative funders in the UK and internationally.

Attention to detail and the diligent stewardship of the RPO’s existing relationships will be of paramount
importance. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will be an excellent writer, experienced at structuring
persuasive cases for support. Driven and self-motivated, they will have a proven track record of successfully securing significant grants from a broad range of trusts, foundations and grant making bodies.

As a RPO ambassador, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will engage fully and enthusiastically with the breadth and depth of the Orchestra’s programme of activity, particularly with its community and education work (RPO Resound). They will collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organisation to champion the value and impact of the RPO’s artistic and outreach work to both existing and prospective funders.

This is a permanent part-time position. The salary range is £35,000 to £42,000 per annum (pro-rata), according to experience.

To apply, please email your covering letter and CV to recruitment@rpo.co.uk. All applications should include “RPO Trusts and Foundations Manager” in the email subject line and should be addressed to David Sutherland, Head of Development.

The closing date for applications is Friday 4 March, 10:00am. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews on Thursday 10 or Friday 11 March 2022.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities.

Contact details

recruitment@rpo.co.uk
07594344064
16 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0QT

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