Head of Development

Diversifying.io; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a passionate Head of Development to spearhead fundraising initiatives and ensure sustainability for their mission. The role includes managing key relationships and contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing diversity in the arts. Ideal candidates will bring creativity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to social impact.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in fundraising for arts or non-profit organizations.
• Proven ability to cultivate senior relationships and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy and securing new funding.
• Manage relationships with Trusts, Foundations, and Individual Philanthropy.

Skills

Fundraising

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Communication

Influencing

Job description

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Job title: Head of Development

Responsible to: Executive Director/Joint CEO

Key working relationships: Artistic Director & Joint CEO, Development and Evaluation Subcommittee Trustees, Marketing and Communications Manager

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week including a lunch break of 1 hour, worked over 5 days Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post, including evenings and weekends, and travel out of London when required

Salary: £45,000-48,000 depending on experience

Holiday: 24 days per annum plus bank/public holidays

Closing date: 10AM on Monday 30th June 2025.

Interview: Week commencing 7th July 2025.

Start date: The successful candidate will be requested to start as soon as possible.

2026 marks 40 years of Talawa and from April 2026 we will kick off a series of events and programmes to celebrate our legacy and provide opportunities to generate support and interest in securing our future. It’s a particularly exciting time to join us and there’s a chance to make a real impact on our future.

The Head of Development will be responsible for securing and sustaining funds to support the delivery of Talawa’s mission and vision. Working closely with the Executive Director and Artistic Director, the Head of Development will be responsible for the delivery of our fundraising strategy with a particular emphasis on seeking new funding opportunities from Trusts and Foundations and Individual Philanthropy, corporate sponsorship as well as playing a key role in delivering our ongoing relationship with ACE.

We welcome applications from those looking to move into their first senior manager role, as well as candidates already working at that level who are passionate about our mission to reflect Black experiences through art, or who are looking to balance a role with wider caring responsibilities.

Person Specification:

• A creative thinker, capable of designing and delivering innovative fundraising approaches, including fundraising events aimed at wealth networks
• A demonstrable ability in fundraising within the arts or beyond profit sector, defining and delivering against targets from individual donors;
• Understanding of how fundraising contributes to an organisation’s overall strategy;
• Proven ability in managing and supporting others to develop their skills and achieve potential;
• The ability to develop and cultivate senior and non-executive level relationships both internally and with donors;
• The ability to influence, inspire and persuade people in written and oral form, and tailor communications to different fundraising audiences;
• The ability work on your own initiative, particularly as regards identifying and leveraging new fundraising trends and sources, and the flexibility to carry out varied responsibilities as part of a small development and management team;
• A passion for the arts, particularly combining social purpose and outstanding new work, and a commitment to furthering diversity across the arts sector and an alignment with Talawa’s mission.

To apply: please download and carefully read the recruitment pack.

Please submit a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) and a CV (of no more than 2 pages) to [e-mail]. Please send your cover letter and CV as attachments in either PDF or Word format.

Your cover letter should outline:

- Why you would like to work at Talawa and what excites you about the future plans outlined above (150-300 words)

- What makes you suited for this position? We are not asking you to fulfil every single aspect of this, just to demonstrate what experience you have that makes you suited for the role (around 500 words; assessed against the person specification)

- If you identify as African, Caribbean diaspora or ethnically diverse - please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here

Head of Development Recruitment Pack

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Performing Arts

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