Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Development Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team.
About You
As the Development Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the development team. You will work across all income streams, building skills in donor stewardship and communications, prospect research, CRM database management, and researching and preparing low-level funding applications.
You will enjoy working with people and be a good communicator. You will be well organised, determined, and full of initiative. You will be interested in art and heritage collections, and be excited about working in a digital organisation that is transforming access to UK art collections.
At Art UK you will be well-supported within a team focused on achieving Art UK’s fundraising goals, comprising:
- the Chief Executive, Trustees and Philanthropy Board
- the Head of Development, who oversees all fundraising activities at Art UK but has a particular focus on researching and applying to grant-giving trusts and public sector bodies
- the Individual Giving Manager, whose focus is managing the patron scheme, supporter events programme, and developing an individual giving strategy
Necessary Skills
- Essential: First-class written and spoken communication skills, and the confidence to engage and work effectively with a wide range of people
- Essential: Excellent IT skills, including experience working with CRMs and databases
- Essential: Self-motivated and reliable
- Essential: Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Essential: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Essential: High level of attention to detail
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
Contract terms
- Full-time (5 days a week)
- Fixed-term post, for 2 years
- Salary £28,500 per annum pro rata
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, anywhere in the UK
- Option to work at our head office in Stoke-on-Trent, or at co-working spaces UK-wide
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 7th March 2024
To view the full job description and details of how to apply please visit our website: www.artuk.org/about/jobs