Strategic Development & Operations Director

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking an Operations & Development Director to lead fundraising, governance, and organizational growth from its Brighton base with hybrid flexibility.

The role is senior, hands-on, and broad, overseeing concert production, marketing, and membership while reporting to the CEO and working with the Board. Strong experience in fundraising, budgeting, and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior management or leadership experience in a performing arts setting.
• Fundraising, income generation, or business development experience.
• Proven ability to build donor and sponsor relationships.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Experience with Boards or governance groups.
• Project management experience across complex operations.
• Experience managing people in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy and build relationships with Friends, Patrons, donors, and sponsors.
• Grow trust, foundation, and corporate income through a proactive funding pipeline.
• Oversee financial management, budgets, and reporting to the Board, working with the Finance Manager and Treasurer.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Support the CEO and Board in developing and delivering BPO's long-term strategy.
• Oversee concert production and maintain key relationships with Brighton Dome, artists, and suppliers.
• Set priorities for marketing, membership, and audience development.
• Manage contracts with third-party contractors, including our social media agency and orchestral fixer.
• Support recruitment, team development, and a positive team culture.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Budgeting

Board liaison

Project management

People management

Tools

CRM software

Budgeting software

Job description

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking an Operations & Development Director to lead fundraising, governance, and organizational growth from its Brighton base with hybrid flexibility.

The role is senior, hands-on, and broad, overseeing concert production, marketing, and membership while reporting to the CEO and working with the Board. Strong experience in fundraising, budgeting, and team leadership is essential.