At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support to fundraising and membership teams, manage queries and write thank you letters.
- Company: Join a world-leading arts organisation with a passion for creativity.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, gain valuable experience in arts fundraising.
- Other info: Great opportunity for skill development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for those eager to learn and make a difference in the arts sector.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a team player attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint a Development Assistant on a part-time basis. This role will provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Appeals and Membership teams; including but not limited to supporting the Membership phone lines for incoming membership and ticketing queries, managing the fundraising inbox for incoming donation messages, assisting with ticket allocations for Patron members during their priority booking period and writing meaningful thank you letters to donors to appeals.
What you’ll bring:
- Strong verbal communication skills and a helpful manner, with an enthusiasm for and the ability to communicate fluently about the artistic work of the RBO.
- A team player, who can quickly build relationships with colleagues and guests.
- Strong written communication skills across email, digital and print channels.
- Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with donors, members, and stakeholders.
- Experience working with databases, including accurate data entry and extracting data for mail merges and reports.
- A commitment to delivering a first-rate experience to supporters (transferable customer service experience will be highly regarded).
- The ability and interest to gain an understanding of the UK fundraising landscape, fundraising methods and processes.
- Experience of processing Direct Debits (desirable).
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking to develop their skills in a world leading arts fundraising team. Prior knowledge of our art forms is not essential but the ability and desire to learn quickly is.
Development Assistant in London employer: Royal Ballet & Opera
The Royal Opera House is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in the vibrant world of performing arts. With a strong commitment to employee development, our apprenticeship programme provides invaluable hands-on experience and access to industry experts, all within the iconic setting of Covent Garden. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values fresh talent and fosters a supportive work culture, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
