Interim Head of Fundraising and Development

Arts Council England; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is seeking an experienced fundraising and development professional to lead and deliver its major funding applications, strengthen its financial sustainability and support its transition to charitable status.

This delivery-focused role will oversee researching, developing and submitting major funding bids, including preparation for an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) application.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major funding applications and fundraising strategy.
• Ability to coordinate with boards, governance, and external advisers.
• Strong writing and project-management skills for complex grant bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of major funding bids, including Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation applications.
• Develop and implement a clear roadmap towards charitable status and appropriate trading structures.
• Collaborate with the Board and Gallery team to build a sustainable funding base for long-term artistic programming.

Job description

Job Summary

Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is seeking an experienced, hands‑on fundraising and development professional to lead and deliver its major funding applications, strengthen its financial sustainability and support its transition to charitable status.

Job Description

Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is seeking an experienced, hands‑on fundraising and development professional to lead and deliver its major funding applications, strengthen its financial sustainability and support its transition to charitable status.
This is a delivery-focused role, not an advisory appointment. The successful candidate will take direct responsibility for researching, developing, writing, coordinating and submitting major funding bids, including preparation for an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) application.

Working closely with the Board of Directors and Gallery team, the Interim Head of Fundraising and Development will play a central role in securing NCA's long‑term future as a sustainable, ambitious contemporary arts organisation.

Established in 2021 following the closure of the Baltic39 gallery, NCA presents a diverse programme of exhibitions and events in partnership with local and national organisations across the cultural, educational, voluntary and business sectors.
NCA is preparing for its next stage of development: a transition from its existing Community Interest Company (CIC) structure towards a charity with an associated trading organisation, alongside establishing a stronger and more sustainable funding base to support its artistic programme and public benefit.

This is an important moment in the organisation's development, offering an opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to make a tangible and lasting contribution to the cultural landscape of Newcastle and the North East.

SALARY : £10K for 50 days work spread between mid-November to End of April. Flexible and in consultation with the Directors.

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Job Requirements

Responsibilities will include:
Work with the Board to develop and implement a clear roadmap towards charitable status and an appropriate associated trading structure.
Coordinate the practical stages of the transition, working alongside qualified legal, financial and governance advisers where specialist advice is required.
Support the development of the proposed charity's purposes, public benefit objectives and organisational structure.
Help ensure that the emerging charitable structure supports NCA's funding ambitions and long‑term artistic mission.
Identify and address governance, policy and organisational capacity gaps that may affect eligibility for major funding.
Support the Board in identifying trustee recruitment priorities and developing appropriate governance documentation.
Align the charity development process with the organisation's business planning, financial projections and major funding applications.
Monitor progress against agreed milestones and identify

• Job Title: Interim Head of Fundraising and Development
• Contract: Temporary
• Location: Remote