Development Manager

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Development Manager to implement and develop fundraising initiatives, nurture relationships with funders, and oversee fundraising activities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fundraising and a commitment to the charitable mission. This role offers a salary of £36,000 per annum, with flexible working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

4.5% employer pension contribution

34 days holiday

Flexible working culture

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of meeting income targets.
• Commitment to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's charitable mission.
• Experience in developing fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop fundraising initiatives.
• Nurture relationships with funders and supporters.
• Oversee the Friends scheme and all fundraising activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Fundraising experience

Job description

The Development Manager plays a key role in securing and sustaining income from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's diverse revenue streams, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery

As a registered charity, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society relies on diverse revenue streams including the Fringe Friends scheme, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, and legacies.

The Development Manager plays a key role in securing and sustaining income from these sources, supporting the delivery of the Society’s strategic objectives. The postholder will implement and develop fundraising initiatives, nurture relationships with funders and supporters, oversee the Friends scheme, and ensure the smooth and efficient administration of all fundraising activity.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Development, this role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and line management responsibility for the Development Assistant.

There is scope to shape the focus of the role according to the postholder’s experience and strengths, though there is a particular opportunity to grow income from major donors and develop a legacies programme.

The current focus of the fundraising team includes the Fringe Friends scheme, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and public funding. The successful candidate will complement this work, bringing additional expertise and enthusiasm to strengthen and diversify our income base. The ideal candidate will be an organised, collaborative, and confident relationship‑builder, with experience of meeting income targets and a commitment to the Fringe Society’s charitable mission.

Salary and benefits

• £36,000 per annum
• 4.5% employer pension contribution
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of six bank holidays)
• Flexible working culture
• Employee assistance programme

Hours of work

• Normal working hours are 35 hours worked between 10:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.
• Some additional evening and weekend work may be required.
• During the festival you may be required to work six days a week (42 hours).
• Some travel will be required, including international travel.
• There is no overtime entitlement, but the Society does maintain a Time Off In Lieu policy.
• We are a flexible working employer and therefore are happy to discuss flexible working at any stage of the application process.

The deadline is Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10:00.