Senior Manager Stakeholder Relations

Art Gallery Society of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Gallery Society of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Manager Stakeholder Relations to lead partnerships, sponsorships and donor engagement, working with the Art Gallery of NSW and AGS teams to grow revenue and strengthen the member experience.

You will develop strategies, manage key partners such as Gallery Plus and philanthropic programs, and lead reporting on outcomes while collaborating across Marketing, Membership Services and Events to deliver sustainable growth and meaningful

Qualifications

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes through partnerships.
• Commercial acumen with experience in revenue generation and donor programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver AGS's stakeholder relations strategy across partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy and member engagement.
• Identify, cultivate and secure new partnership, sponsorship and revenue opportunities.
• Negotiate and activate partnership benefits that enhance the member experience and support membership growth.
• Lead donor stewardship activities, donation campaigns and the Collection Circle program.
• Build relationships with artist members and engagement opportunities for members.
• Monitor performance, evaluate outcomes and provide reporting on partnership and fundraising activities.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Job description

• Work type: Full-time, Tuesday - Saturday

About us

The Art Gallery Society of New South Wales (AGS) is the official membership organisation of the Art Gallery of NSW. Established in 1953, we inspire meaningful connections with art and culture, support the Gallery's programs and build a vibrant community of members through exceptional experiences.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Manager Stakeholder Relations to lead and grow AGS's partnerships, sponsorships, donor relationships and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

This management role is responsible for maximising the value of strategic partnerships, developing new commercial opportunities, managing donor stewardship programs and growing the Collection Circle.

You will play a key role in strengthening the membership proposition through exclusive benefits, experiences and partnerships that support member acquisition, engagement and retention. Working closely with the Executive Director and collaborating across AGS and the Art Gallery of NSW, you will help deliver sustainable revenue growth while building meaningful relationships with partners, sponsors, donors, artists and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver AGS's stakeholder relations strategy across partnerships, sponsorships, philanthropy and member engagement initiatives
• Manage and grow Gallery Plus partnerships, Travel and Luxury Draw partnerships and sponsorship programs
• Identify, cultivate and secure new partnership, sponsorship and revenue opportunities
• Negotiate and activate partnership benefits that enhance the member experience and support membership growth
• Lead donor stewardship activities, donation campaigns and the Collection Circle program
• Build relationships with artist members represented in the Art Gallery's collection and create meaningful engagement opportunities for members
• Monitor performance, evaluate outcomes and provide reporting on partnership, sponsorship and fundraising activities
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Membership Services, Events, Business Development and Philanthropy teams to maximise value for members and stakeholders

About you

You are a highly capable relationship builder with strong commercial acumen and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships. You are confident engaging senior executives, sponsors, donors and stakeholders and have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes through strategic relationship management.

• Work within one of Australia's leading cultural organisations
• Play a key leadership role in shaping the future growth of AGS
• Build strategic partnerships that connect members more deeply with art and culture
• Be part of a passionate, high-performing and collaborative team
• Contribute directly to supporting the Art Gallery of NSW and its collection