- Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), Monday to Thursday
- Status: A permanent, part-time post subject to the Library’s general employment policies
- Location: 14 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LG (with some remote working possible)
- Reports to: Director of Development
- Ref: LL/26/03
We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join our Development Team at an exciting point in the Library’s growth.
The Library has recently eliminated its operating deficit and is now midway through an ambitious £8m capital campaign to transform its historic building and expand its reach. Alongside this, we continue to grow philanthropic income through regular giving, legacies and annual appeals.
Working closely with the Director of Development, you will deliver a major donor strategy, building a pipeline of supporters and securing significant gifts to support both capital and revenue priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a major giving function, with potential to expand the programme as it develops.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a major gifts strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Identify, cultivate and steward high-value donors and prospects
- Secure major gifts in support of capital and revenue fundraising
- Build a strong prospect pipeline using a new CRM system
- Work collaboratively with senior leadership, trustees and colleagues to maximise fundraising opportunities
About You
- Proven track record of securing major gifts (five- and six-figure donations)
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver income targets
- Experience of working in a charity, arts, heritage or cultural organisation (desirable)
- Motivated, collaborative and able to work independently in a part-time role
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
Please note:
- All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post.
- We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.
- We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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