Development Manager

  • Contract
  • East

Britten Sinfonia

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Job Summary

Innovative orchestra Britten Sinfonia is seeking a Development Manager with experience of fundraising within the arts or charity sectors, demonstrable success in securing funds from UK trusts and foundations, and skills using CRM systems for donor management.

Job Description

Britten Sinfonia is “one of the UK’s most innovative ensembles” (The Guardian). The Development Manager will play a central role in delivering Britten Sinfonia’s fundraising strategy and growing Contributed income. The postholder will lead key fundraising streams including the Trusts & Foundations, the Membership Supporters programme, fundraising campaigns and events, while ensuring the effective management of the organisation’s CRM system, Beacon CRM. From time to time, the postholder will also support the Development Director across other fundraising channels.

Working closely with the Development Director, senior leadership and artistic team, the Development Manager will develop compelling cases for support, nurture existing donors, and identify new funding opportunities to support the orchestra’s artistic, Learning & Participation and community programmes.

The role combines strategic planning, relationship management and operational delivery, and will contribute significantly to achieving the organisation’s fundraising targets.

Job Requirements

Essential

Experience working in fundraising within the arts, charity or cultural sector
Demonstrable experience securing income from Trusts & Foundations
Excellent grant writing and reporting skills
Experience managing membership or individual giving programmes
Experience organising donor or fundraising events
Experience using and managing CRM systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience in the orchestral or performing arts sector
Experience analysing fundraising data and producing performance reports
Experience developing donor stewardship programmes
Knowledge of the UK Trusts & Foundations landscape

Key Skills

Strategic thinking and planning
Relationship management and donor stewardship
Strong written communication skills
Data analysis and CRM management
Event planning and delivery
Attention to detail and deadline management

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    East

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Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Britten Sinfonia

Postcode: CB5 8DZ

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