Join Our Team - Fundraising Manager, Trusts Foundations & Grants
Purpose of Job
For the first time in our history, we would like to employ a team member dedicated to fundraising for our charity. We currently generate 98% of our income through sales of tickets but we know that to achieve our ambitious plans, we need additional support in raising funds from alternative sources – particularly grant makers. We have had success in accessing funds for specific projects but are now ready to begin developing a more strategic approach to fundraising. This role will work collaboratively with key members of the Senior Leadership Team to help kick-start a new era in fundraising for the charity.
About You
This is an exciting new role in an organisation which has not historically had an ongoing fundraising function. You’ll need to be self-motivated and confident in your expertise, able to guide and be guided, and help us shape and deliver our charitable purposes and improve and maintain our heritage buildings.
You’ll be an experienced grants or trust fundraiser, ideally in the cultural sector, but if not, you’ll have a passion for arts and culture, particularly for the difference it can and does make to people’s lives.
As an expert communicator, able to write succinct but engaging narratives, you’ll be confident in face to face and online meetings and presentations, and able to maintain accurate records on our systems. We’re looking for someone who is committed to working effectively and collaboratively with all team members, ensuring an inclusive and organisation-wide approach to your work.
For full details of the role, please see the job description.
About Us
Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity providing spaces and experiences for people to connect, work, learn, play and enjoy together. As well as maintaining three iconic, historic cultural buildings in Leeds, we work with cultural partners across the city region and nationally, contributing to the cultural fabric of Leeds. Our artistic programme and activities seek to include a wide range of performing arts and film, forming lasting connections and partnerships.
We believe that the arts and culture have the power to change lives, improve well-being, and remind us all of what connects us as humans.
It’s why we exist. It’s what we do. It’s what we love.
Salary and Benefits
Fixed Term Contract: Two years
Hours: We are open to applications from anyone wishing to work between 24 – 40 hours a week, and are happy to consider applicants requests as to how hours are worked.
Responsible to: Head of Communications
Salary: £33,277 (40 hours per-week, pro-rata dependent on hours)
Holiday Entitlement: 23 days pa plus bank holidays (pro-rata dependent on hours)
Benefits
- Generous average salary pension scheme, plus health and sickness benefits
- Regular staff offers and discounts for our own venues and local businesses
- Free to use Employee Assistance Programme that supports your health and wellbeing
- Personnel investment and training
- Flexible/hybrid working*
Probation Period: Six months
Notice Period : Two months
*We have a strong track record of flexible working and welcome conversations about this with any team member. We’re happy to consider part-time working, job shares, compressed hours or hours to fit your needs wherever possible, bearing in mind that this role will need to work closely with teams across the organisation, some of whom will work ‘standard’ office hours.
Leeds Heritage Theatres offers hybrid working wherever possible. For this role we are also open to conversations about remote working but would require the successful candidate to be in Leeds for initial induction, on-boarding and training, plus events and funder visits as required.
To apply
Please send a CV and cover letter (max 800words) to humanresources@leedsheritagetheatres.com with the title of the role you are applying for as the email subject. Please direct any questions to this email address.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 14 November 2022 at 12pm (midday).
Fundraising Manager (Trusts, Foundations & Grants) job description
Our organisation is actively seeking applications from people from the global majority and those with a disability.