Development Manager - Woolwich Works

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Development Manager for Woolwich Works to enhance fundraising efforts. This mid-senior level role involves developing strategies, managing partnerships, and engaging with donors in the arts sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an arts venue or large organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships.
• Experience in community-based fundraising is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a fundraising strategy to support the Trust’s activities.
• Manage corporate partnerships and cultivate donor relationships.
• Steward existing partnerships and develop them further.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Networking

Problem Solving

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About This Job

Woolwich Works continues to build its public programming, presenting a range of activities, embracing all artforms and types of events. Working across music, dance, comedy, food, workshops, talks, film, visual arts, children’s activities and more, we are developing a programme across boundaries.

The Trust doesn’t receive ongoing public subsidy, and so all income earned from commercial hires and ticketed events is used to run the organisation for the benefit of our community alongside grants, donations and sponsorship.

The Development Manager will work closely with the Director and Heads of Department to develop a fundraising strategy to support the Trust’s activities, seeking opportunities from trusts and foundations, developing and managing corporate partnerships, and cultivating relationships with individual donors.

You will work closely with the Director and other team members to steward existing partnerships and develop them further.

Is this job for you?

We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious fundraising professional. Ideally, you will have worked in an arts venue or a large organisation, with experience in all fundraising disciplines. Experience in community-based fundraising, especially with participatory or arts elements, is highly desirable.

You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop relationships, write successful applications, and craft compelling sponsorship pitches.

You will be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, entrepreneurial, resourceful, and creative in problem-solving. Enjoy networking—representing the Trust and engaging with potential sponsors, donors, and stakeholders—and be passionate about contributing to the Trust’s goals.

For an informal chat about the role and its potential, contact Nick Williams, the Trust’s Director, at [e-mail].

How To Apply

Visit our portal https://apply.woolwich.works to complete the online application by 23:59 on 16 June 2025. If needed, contact us at 020 8035 8835 for an alternative application method.

Interviews are expected to occur in the week starting 23 June 2025.

Submit a statement explaining how you meet the criteria and your experience, along with your CV.

We are receiving many applications; feedback will be provided only to interviewees. You will be notified of the outcome.

For an informal discussion, contact Allison Thistlewood at [e-mail].

If you need assistance viewing or accessing this opportunity, email [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration