Barnsley Civic

Arts Council England; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts Council England invites applications for a part-time capital fundraising lead to drive the development of a capital and revenue bid for statutory funders and trusts. The role supports a phased multi-million redevelopment, with Phase 1 underway and Phase 2 planned.

You will work with the CEO & AD to set fundraising targets, prepare reports for the CEO/AD, Board and funders, and implement strategies to secure a sustainable revenue stream for artistic, community and civic programme.

Qualifications

• Significant proven fundraising experience within arts/education/charity sectors.
• Experience working on capital building projects.
• Numeracy skills with budget creation/management.
• Collaborative and responsible; delivers high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage fundraising expenditures and act as internal ambassador for fundraising.
• Collaborate with the board fundraising subcommittee and programming/operations teams.
• Plan and deliver fundraising events, including major donor initiatives.
• Develop and grow our major donor fundraising programme and legacies.

Skills

Fundraising

Budgeting

Narrative writing

Donor relations

Data protection

Arts sector knowledge

Proactive attitude

Tools

Word

Excel

Database management

Job description

Mon, 12 Oct 2026">published - Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Job Summary

To lead a capital and revenue bid development for statutory funders and trusts & foundations.

Job Description

• Working with the CEO & AD, develop the fundraising strategy for a phased multi-million capital redevelopment project, with Phase 1 underway and Phase 2 next to deliver.
• Prepare, present and agree capital fundraising targets, and produce quarterly fundraising reports for the CEO & AD, Board and stakeholders, including funders, as required.
• Under the guidance of the CEO & AD, develop, implement, and review fundraising strategies, ensuring they provide a sustainable revenue stream to support all aspects of the artistic, community and civic programme.
• Play a key role in maintaining relationships and communications with statutory funders and bodies, including Arts Council, England.

Salary: £18 - £19.2k PA (£30 - 32k FTE)

Part Time Role: 3 days a week (21 hours per week)

Contract Period: An initial 12-month contract with a potential extension Holidays: 15.6 days PA plus public holidays

Flexible Working: The role has significant potential for hybrid working approach and flexible hours

Job Requirements

• Significant proven fundraising experience within the arts, education or charity sectors.
• Experience working on capital building projects.
• Numeracy skills, with good working knowledge of budget creation and management.
• Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and with understanding.
• Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from mistakes.
• Target driven.

Essential skills:

• Ability to write compelling narratives to support fundraising bids.
• Proactive attitude and ability to problem solve.
• Enterprising and confident, able to liaise with senior volunteers, prospects, donors and colleagues with ease.
• High level of computer literacy including experience across Word and Excel, with database management skills.
• A good understanding of data protection regulation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Passion for the arts.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the fundraising expenditure budget as needed, Act as the ambassador for fundraising internally in Barnsley Civic, ensuring the creation of a culture in which all staff support fundraising activities and recognise its value, Work closely with the board fundraising subcommittee, and our programming and operations team, to plan and deliver fundraising events. A particular focus will be on our annual Winter Ball fundraiser, With the support of the Board and SLT grow our major donor fundraising programme. This includes developing, driving and maintaining relationships with key donors, working with external partners and implement and develop the widest potential for donations through legacies.