Development Administrator (Gifts & Events), GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Development Administrator to join their Development & Alumni Relations Office. This role focuses on processing gifts and managing events that generate income, ensuring smooth operations and meticulous record-keeping. The ideal candidate will thrive in a vibrant environment, showcasing their organizational and communication skills while contributing to the success of various fundraising initiatives. If you have a passion for the arts and a knack for administration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic community.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and efficient with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process gifts and maintain records on the CRM.
• Handle logistics and customer inquiries for income generating events.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Music/Theatre

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms across the world.

As well as providing professional training at undergraduate, postgraduate, junior and short course level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Development Administrator (Gifts & Events) to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office. The post holder will be responsible for gift processing activities and events administration, with a particular focus on income generating events.

Key Responsibilities

1. The Development Administrator (Gifts & Events) will be responsible for the efficient processing of gifts received by the School from individuals and organisations, maintaining gift records on the CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and reporting on gifts.
2. Handle logistics, promotional materials, invitations, ticketing and customer enquiries for income generating events.
3. Ensure successful reconciliation between the fundraising database, the charity bank account and The Guildhall School Trust funds.

Qualifications

Experience of the Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar CRM is desirable but not essential. Candidates will be highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of music, theatre and/or higher education is desirable.

For more details, please go to http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/jobs

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9204. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday, 4 April 2025.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 14 April 2025.