Crafts Council Senior Development Manager

Job Title

Senior Development Manager, 12 Months Fixed Term

Contract and Hours

Fixed-term, full-time, 36.25 hours / 5 days per week, generally worked from Monday to Friday with flexibility required for evening and weekend working as required.

Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.

We also welcome applications from freelance consultants and organisations who can offer an alternative approach to the delivery of the role, responsibilities and targets linked to this position.

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 gross per annum based on full time working and depending on experience.

Location

Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based In Islington, London.

Role to Commence

As soon as possible from July 2024 onwards.

Reporting to

Executive Director

Responsible for

Account Executive (sponsorship) Development Co-ordinator, freelance consultants, including bid writers and sponsorship and partnership support.

Working with

Project leads and teams across the organisation, including Collections and Programme, Learning and Participation, Crafts and Collect.

Fundraising and sponsorship and partnership strategy development and delivery will involve working closely with Executive Director and Collect Fair Director and Head of Enterprise.

About the Role

The Senior Development Manager is responsible for overseeing our income growth, managing freelance bid writers, sponsorship and partnership consultants, stewarding and growing our patrons scheme; managing an account executive and development coordinator, and supporting our project teams to help shape activities for funding.

You will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with sponsors, trusts and foundations, and overseeing all delivery, reporting and monitoring for secured funds.