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Join the British Museum's significant cultural redevelopment project as the Associate Head of Philanthropy - Campaigns; a role key to the transformation of one of the world's leading museums.
Overview
Salary £56195
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a benchmark of culture and history, is now setting a new bar, with an undertaking of one of the most momentous cultural redevelopment projects worldwide known as the Masterplan. As progress unfurls, the Museum remains committed to preserving and upholding public access to its collection.
Role Summary:
- Associate Head of Philanthropy - Campaigns focuses on nurturing ties with substantial philanthropists capable of principal gift level contributions, supporting Masterplan and other Museum priorities.
- Work alongside internal colleagues in developing high-profile fundraising campaigns.
- Launch and run the Director’s Masterplan Council to facilitate peer networking among major philanthropists.
Role Requirements:
- Proactive and results-oriented approach under pressure.
- Prior experience managing relationships with major funders in cultural or heritage sector is a must.
- Excellent influence and consultation skills with internal stakeholders at all levels; superior communication skills.
- Legal eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.
Associate Head of Philanthropy - Campaigns can look forward to a rewarding benefits package including generous annual leave, free entries to various museums and exhibitions, participation in a civil service pension scheme among other incentives.
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 Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum’s vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.
The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Campaigns will be responsible for cultivating relationships with significant philanthropists with the capacity to give at principal gift level, ensuring support for Masterplan and other Museum priorities. Collaborating internally with Museum colleagues on the development and execution of high-profile fundraising campaigns across the breadth of the organisation’s work. Launching and administering the Director’s Masterplan Council to enable peer-to-peer approaches to major philanthropists.
The post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.
The British 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.
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