THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS

Project & Community Programme Administrator Role Purpose The Project & Community Programme Administrator provides essential administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth delivery of Living Legacies, a multi-year project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Working closely with the Project Manager, they are responsible for scheduling, documentation, records management and internal communication across the project team, partner network and suppliers. They also support the Community Engagement Artist in delivering the project's community-facing programmes, helping to coordinate logistics, delivery support and documentation related to workshops, events and co-creation activities. The Administrator also supports financial processing, purchasing supplies and services, and recruitment tasks. and plays a key role in coordinating data collection for evaluation and reporting. This role is central to ensuring systems run efficiently, meetings are well-organised and project milestones are supported through clear documentation, communication and planning across all strands of activity. Read the full job description, personal specification and about the project in the recruitment pack : here . Ideal Candidate This role is well suited to someone who enjoys combining organisation, communication and systems management while contributing to a collaborative team delivering community-focused work. You will bring strong administrative skills and experience coordinating logistics across multiple strands of activity, ensuring meetings, events and project milestone as delivered efficiently and on schedule. Confidence in taking clear and accurate minute-taking and maintaining well-organised records are essential. This role supports a complex, multi-year heritage project centred on the histories and practices of Black and Global Majority artists. We welcome candidates with lived experience and/or an interest in these areas. While previous experience in the arts or heritage sector would be beneficial, it is not essential. We are looking for someone with experience in project delivery who is attentive to detail, comfortable managing documentation and systems, and confident coordinating across a team. Experience supporting evaluation, monitoring and reporting processes will be important. This may include collecting and organising participant feedback, maintaining accurate records, and working with databases or monitoring systems to support project learning and funder reporting. Confidence handling basic financial administration, such as raising purchase orders, processing invoices and liaising with our finance team, will also be valuable. Experience using financial software such as QuickBooks is desirable, although training will be provided. You will be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders, including artists, community participants, partners and colleagues, and able to provide practical coordination support for workshops, meetings and public programmes. We do not expect candidates to meet every criteria. If you meet most and are excited by the role, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To apply for the Head of Development at iniva, please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you want to work for iniva and how you meet the person specification, and your CV (no more than 2 pages) via the 'Apply Now' button below. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Deadline The deadline for applications is Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11.59pm . Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Interviews Interviews will take place in two stages at iniva on 28 April and 6 May 2026 . Selected candidates will be notified by 17 April 2026 and interview questions will be sent in advance. Candidates shortlisted for the first stage will be interviewed on 28 April , with selected applicants progressing to a second interview on 6 May . A short-written task or presentation will form part of the process, and full guidance will be provided in advance. Please note due to limited resources, unfortunately, applicants not shortlisted for the first round of interviews will not be informed. Enquiries Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Susannah Gorgeous (Finance and Operations Director): General enquiries about the application process:

Head of Development Salary : £40,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience. Employment Type : Permanent; Starting July 2026 Hours : Full time 5 days (35 hours) per week Mondays to Fridays Reporting to: Finance and Operations Director Responsible for: Programme and Fundraising Assistant (0.2 FTE). The role works closely with the General Manager, who supports funder reporting and compliance. Location: Stuart Hall Library, London At present the team work between home and the office at the Stuart Hall Library in London. We would expect this role to work at least 2 days a week from the office with at least one of those days crossing over with the Directors. Role Purpose Head of Development is a new full-time role at iniva, created to diversify and grow the organisation's income. We are seeking someone to initiate, lead and deliver a development strategy spanning trusts and foundations, individual giving and earned income. The role manages relationships with key funders and cultivates new and existing supporters and donors, while also expanding our earned income from editions and publications. The Head of Development will work closely with the Artistic Director and Finance & Operations Director to support organisational growth through strong communication and relationship management. The role will report to the Finance & Operations Director. As a small and collaborative organisation, the post-holder will combine strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising activity, including bid writing and relationship management, while also helping to shape the role in line with our ambitious programme and fundraising targets. They will be supported by the General Manager, who leads on funder reporting, and the Programme and Fundraising Assistant, who oversees fundraising administration. This structure ensures sufficient capacity for the Head of Development to focus on strategic growth. The Head of Development will be responsible for delivering iniva's annual fundraising target (currently £120,000), with scope to grow income over time through the development of new funding streams and supporter relationships. Success in this role will be measured through the delivery of annual fundraising targets, the development of a strong funding pipeline, growth in individual and corporate support, and the strengthening of long-term relationships with funders and supporters. This role could suit an experienced Development Manager looking to gain leadership experience or ready to step up to a Head of Development role. Read the full job description, personal specification in the recruitment pack : HOW TO APPLY To apply for the Head of Development at iniva, please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you want to work for iniva and how you meet the person specification, and your CV (no more than 2 pages) to with 'Head of Development' as the email subject. Supporting Statements and CVs should be submitted as attachments in either PDF or Word formatting. As part of your application please also provide the names of two referees who can be contacted upon receipt of a conditional job offer. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which can be downloaded from the link in the job pack. We guarantee first round interviews to candidates who self-identify as having a disability and have demonstrable senior fundraising experience. If you see yourself as someone who meets these criteria, please say so in your supporting statement. DEADLINE The deadline for applications is Monday 13 April 2026 at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be accepted. INTERVIEW DATES First round interviews will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 . This will involve a short presentation, or similar and full details will be provided in advance upon invitation to interview. A second-round interview will then place, if required, will take place on Tuesday 12 May 2026 for successful candidates. If you require any of this information in an alternative format, then please email DIVERSITY & ACCESS We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. We particularly encourage candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from other Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who are often underrepresented in the arts and heritage sectors. We are committed to equity, accessibility and antiracist practice. If you would like to share any access needs or request reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process (for example, alternative formats, additional time for a written task, or a support person in the room), please tell us when you apply, we'll be happy to help. This job description outlines the current responsibilities and expectations of the role. iniva reviews all job descriptions regularly to reflect any changes in organisational needs or individual responsibilities Enquiries Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Susannah Gorgeous (Finance and Operations Director): General enquiries about the application process: Please note due to limited resources, unfortunately, applicants not shortlisted for the first round of interviews may not be informed.