Development Manager

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 33,200 - 35,800; Full time

Job summary

A cultural charity in Brighton is seeking a Development Manager to join their fundraising team. This role involves establishing relationships with mid- to high-level donors and raising philanthropic income through individual giving and grants. The ideal candidate will have experience in major giving fundraising, especially within the arts sector. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. Furthermore, hybrid working options and flexible hours are open for discussion. If you care for the community and the arts, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cultivating and stewarding individual donors.
• Experience in the arts charity sector preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on developing mid- to high-level donor relationships.
• Raise philanthropic income through various channels.
• Collaborate with different departments to navigate fundraising activities.

Skills

Major giving fundraising experience

Strong administration skills

Effective communication

Event organisation skills

Line-management skills

Job description

# Development ManagerBrighton£33,200 - £35,800 per annum, depending on experiencePermanentFull-time - 37 hours per week## Hybrid working available and we would be open to a discussion about part-time hours and alternative work patterns. Please do state in your application if this is something you would like us to consider for you.This new role is a great opportunity, in the year of Brighton Festival’s 60th edition, to join our friendly and successful fundraising team as a Development Manager focusing on new mid- to high-level donor relationships to raise philanthropic income from individual giving, trust & foundation grants and legacy giving.Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is a registered charity. From the annual Brighton Festival in May, a year-round programme of live events by world renowned artists and performers at Brighton Dome, to inspiring the next generation of musicians with our Create Music regional education hub - we reach wide and diverse communities across Brighton & Hove and Sussex.We believe in the power of the arts to change lives, and you’ll play a vital role in developing relationships with supporters who help us make it all happen.The successful candidate will have major giving fundraising experience, preferably in the arts charity sector, including a successful track record of researching, cultivating and stewarding individual donors and/or trusts & foundations. You’ll also be able to demonstrate strong administration, communication, event organisation and line-management skills. The role requires your willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a busy working environment, working with different BDBF departments and navigate fundraising activity through seasonal peak times such as Brighton Festival in May.If you feel passionate about arts and creativity and if you care for the community, we would love to hear from you.For further information about this role please visit our website:To apply for the role please visit our recruitment portal:**Closing date: 9am Mon 19 January 2026****Interviews will be held on: 27-28 January 2026 (and 2nd interviews on 2 February)****Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities.**Brighton Dome & Festival values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination.We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly applications from people who are ethnically diverse and disabled people. All applications are judged on merit.Download the specification and job application to complete your application for the role: