Director of Development

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music for social action programme is seeking a Director of Development to enhance their fundraising efforts and elevate their profile. In this pivotal role, you will use your expertise in fundraising strategy and stakeholder engagement to support the growth of the organization, ensuring impactful outreach to communities and young people through music.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising track record of raising £0.5–£1m+ annually.
• Experience with diverse income streams, particularly corporate and major donors.
• Strong communication and ambassadorial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a multi-channel fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate and steward high-value prospects and supporters.
• Work with the CEO to align messaging with organizational branding.

Skills

Relationship-building

Fundraising strategy development

Budget management

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

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Percival is proud to be partnering with Nucleo in the search for their next Director of Development — a strategic leader who will drive fundraising efforts, grow and diversify income streams, and elevate the organisation’s profile.

Nucleo is a music for social action programme based in northwest London, currently engaging over 400 children and young people aged 0–20. Nucleo uses music to build communities and empower young people, through our free, immersive, ensemble-based music education programme. With strong local roots and ambitions for building its national profile, they are now seeking an exceptional fundraising professional to help realise their next phase of growth.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid, W10 6BL

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

In this highly strategic role, the Director of Development will lead the design and delivery of a multi-channel fundraising strategy to support Nucleo’s continued growth. The role combines high-level planning with hands-on relationship-building: cultivating and stewarding a pipeline of high-value prospects and supporters. The successful candidate will also play a key role in telling Nucleo’s story through powerful donor communications and impact-led content, working closely with the CEO to ensure alignment with the organisation’s brand and messaging.

In order to be successful in this role, you should have:

• A proven track record of raising £0.5–£1m+ annually across diverse income streams (strengths in corporate, major donors and Trusts and Foundations are a plus)
• Experience developing and leading successful fundraising strategies.
• Bring exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals, acting as a compelling ambassador for the organisation at events and networking engagements.
• Demonstrate confidence in managing budgets, analysing fundraising performance, and using CRM systems effectively to support data-driven decision-making.
• Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach; able to inspire, support, and positively influence colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Share a deep commitment to Nucleo’s mission and values, with a passion for creating meaningful impact in the lives of young people and communities through music.

More information on Nucleo here: https://www.thenucleoproject.org/

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th June

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you require assistance in completing your application, or need the process to be adjusted, please don’t hesitate to contact Adam at Percival on [emailprotected] . We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application.

We look forward to connecting with you soon.