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Join the British Museum, one of the global cultural landmarks, in an incredible development project as a Philanthropy Manager.
Overview
Salary £42000
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The British Museum, a world-renowned institution, is initiating a monumental cultural redevelopment project set to redefine the museum for the 21st century while preserving the integrity of its collection. This transformative project is an exciting opportunity to be part of a historic legacy.
Role Summary
- Development and implementation of a reimagined legacy strategy to encourage and cultivate testamentary gifts to the Museum.
- Work alongside colleagues to produce significant materials such as brochures, digital resources and editorial content.
- Create, manage and monitor communications and engaging event programmes targeting existing and potential legacy pledgers.
- Line management of the Museum’s Stewardship Officer.
Role Requirements
- The candidate must be pro-active and results-oriented, capable of maintaining focus and productivity under pressure.
- Experience managing legacy relationships in cultural or heritage sectors.
- Outstanding communication skills are imperative.
Application Process Details
- The Museum is beholden to legal responsibilities ensuring employees have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is specific to roles meeting eligibility criteria with a minimum salary requirement of £38,700 or job rate, whichever is higher.
- Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. The Masterplan will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The role: The Philanthropy Manager: Legacies and Special Appeals will be responsible for developing and implementing a refreshed legacy strategy designed to promote and cultivate gifts in wills to the Museum. You will work with colleagues across the Museum to create impactful materials including brochures, online resources and editorial content. You will also be responsible for creating, delivering and monitoring communications and an inspiring events programme for existing and potential legacy pledgers, working with colleagues across Advancement to ensure best use of resources. You will also be line managing the Museum’s Stewardship Officer.
Job requirements: The post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing legacy relationships in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions. Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Additional details: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
