Job Summary
The focus of the role will be to lead bid writing for major capital and revenue projects. Fundraising for our phased capital redevelopment programme will be central to the role.
Job Description
We are looking for someone with proven fundraising experience within the arts, education or charity sectors, and experience working on capital building projects to lead bid writing for major capital and revenue projects for statutory funders and trusts & foundations.
Fundraising for our phased capital redevelopment programme, which has already started with initial funding from the first round of ACE's CFF funding alongside additional NLHF funding, will be central to the role.
All activity will be shaped by the overall strategic development plan of Barnsley Civic driven forward by the CEO & Artistic Director.
The Fundraising Manager reports directly to the CEO & AD and will be supported in their role by the rest of the senior leadership team (SLT), which includes the Executive Director, Head of Engagement & Programming and the Head of Operations.
Part Time Role: 3 days a week (21 hours per week)
Contract Period: An initial 12-month contract with a potential extension
Remote Working: Remote working - maximum of one day a month on site if needed with travel cost covered
Job Requirements
- Proven fundraising experience within arts, education or charity sectors.
- Experience working on capital building projects.
- Numeracy skills, with good working knowledge of budget creation and management.
Essential skills:
- Ability to write compelling narratives to support fundraising bids.
- Proactive attitude & ability to problem solve.
- High level of computer literacy including experience across Word and Excel, with database management skills.
- Good understanding of data protection regulation & the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Passion for the arts.
- Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively & with understanding.
- Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards & learning from mistakes.
- Target driven.
Desirable experience (but not required):
- Experience of working within an Arts Council England NPO.
- Experience using cloud-based / shared document systems
- Experience with digital evaluation tools
Job Responsibilities
Working with the CEO & AD, develop the fundraising strategy for a phased multi-million capital redevelopment project, with Phase 1 underway and Phase 2 next to deliver.
Bid Writing & Oversight:
Working closely with the CEO & AD, prepare major capital fundraising bids to trusts & foundations and statutory bodies (NLHF, NLCF, ACE) ; securing major investment towards the capital redevelopment project.
Secure and grow revenue funding from statutory bodies (NLCF, NLHF) and major Trust & Foundations, with a particular focus on sustainable, multi-year revenue funding for our community activity and engagement programme.
- Job Title: Fundraising - Trusts & Foundations (Remote)
- Artform: Combined arts
- Contract: Temporary
- Location: Remote
Barnsley Civic is a regionally significant, contemporary
arts centre in the heart of Barnsley town centre.
As a receiving house we programme a rich variety of performance and visual arts. We are also expanding our in-house production capacity, with solo and co-produced projects in development.
Both within our building and beyond, our in-house engagement team brings creative activities to communities, including a growing heritage engagement programme.
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Barnsley Civic employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
