About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign (NHM150) to raise £150m to transform our South Kensington site ahead of our 150th anniversary. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing high six- and seven-figure gift from Trusts and Foundations. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships. The post will also manage a team of 3 2x Philanthropy Manager and 1 Philanthropy Executive. The Philanthropy team has seen significant investment and there will be substantial opportunities for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation. About you The role requires excellent fundraising skills, with experience in raising and managing high six- and seven-figure gifts. Candidates will need excellent communication and written experience to develop high quality applications, proposals and reports - ensuring the highest standard of cultivation and stewardship. Additionally, candidates will ensure they can work within the direct team, wider Development team and full organisation, while managing their own team to successfully achieve targets. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum s values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply on our careers portal. Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. Closing date: 7 September at 23:59 Interviews expected: w/c 22 Septembe r (First round interviews) and w/c 29 September (Second round interviews). Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Aug 11, 2025
Full time
About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign (NHM150) to raise £150m to transform our South Kensington site ahead of our 150th anniversary. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing high six- and seven-figure gift from Trusts and Foundations. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships. The post will also manage a team of 3 2x Philanthropy Manager and 1 Philanthropy Executive. The Philanthropy team has seen significant investment and there will be substantial opportunities for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation. About you The role requires excellent fundraising skills, with experience in raising and managing high six- and seven-figure gifts. Candidates will need excellent communication and written experience to develop high quality applications, proposals and reports - ensuring the highest standard of cultivation and stewardship. Additionally, candidates will ensure they can work within the direct team, wider Development team and full organisation, while managing their own team to successfully achieve targets. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum s values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply on our careers portal. Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. Closing date: 7 September at 23:59 Interviews expected: w/c 22 Septembe r (First round interviews) and w/c 29 September (Second round interviews). Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Role Summary This senior leadership role will oversee the strategic planning, management and reporting of the Natural History Museum s major fundraising campaign NHM150, the campaign to raise £150m to revitalise our South Kensington home ahead of our 150th anniversary. The successful candidate will combine exceptional relationship-building skills with proven campaign management expertise to support the Development team s fundraising objectives. Reporting to the Director of Development the post-holder will lead a team of development professionals to deliver insightful prospect research, manage systems for donor journeys and lead on excellent donor stewardship for the Development team. They will also manage the continuous improvement of the Development CRM and ensure that excellent income processing and reporting systems are in place. A key member of the Development Group s Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will work with colleague across the Museum to ensure that the NHM150 Campaign and major funding bids are aligned with the Museum s wider strategy and operating plan. Main tasks and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning Support the development of campaign strategies aligned with organisational priorities and timelines Work with the Director of Development and the heads of fundraising to establish fundraising goals, metrics, and benchmarks for campaign success Create detailed campaign plans including case statements, prospect identification, solicitation strategies, and timeline management Collaborate with executive leadership and NHM150 Fellows to continue to refine campaign objectives and messaging Campaign Execution & Management Manage campaign logistics including, communications, materials development, and donor cultivation activities Liaise closely with the Head of Special Events to ensure that NHM150 projects and donors are at the heart of NHM hosted events Coordinate cross-functional teams including development staff, communications, finance, and external consultants Monitor campaign progress against established metrics and adjust strategies as needed Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and organisational policies Prospect Research and Stewardship Lead the prospect research function responsible for identifying major gift and partnerships prospects including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities Develop and lead prospect tracking and management systems ensuring excellent cultivation and solicitation plans are in place across the Development function With the support of the Director of Development s Executive Assistant coordinate volunteer engagement and peer-to-peer fundraising activities Lead the stewardship function, ensuring that Development wide policies are developed and implemented and that these are coordinated with colleagues across the Museum, and that donors are recognised and stewarded to the highest standards. Development Operations Ensure the accurate and timely processing off all Development income, liaising closely with colleagues in Finance to improve and maintain accurate and insightful reporting to improve planning. Manage the smooth and effective running of Development Group s CRM (Raisers Edge) ensuring compliant, accurate and effective systems Ensure the Database and Reporting Manager oversees a pipeline of donor data screening, cleaning and segmentation in order to ensure accuracy, consistency and functionality of data, and that clear and accessible training and procedures are in place for and delivered to database users Ensure accurate and timely management of the Development Group s corporate expenditure, including CRM supplier, membership bodies and regulatory costs. Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of development professionals, providing guidance on campaign strategies and donor management Recruit, train, and supervise campaign staff and consultants as needed Foster a collaborative team environment focused on achieving campaign objectives Provide professional development opportunities and performance management for direct reports What we re looking for Essential Experience of working strategically and contributing to the development and implementation of organisational strategy and business planning within a not-for-profit/fundraising environment Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating complex management information to senior stakeholders, including developing and monitoring effective KPIs Experience of developing and managing fundraising plans and income and expenditure budgets Experience of financial processes relating to fundraising, such as Gift Aid, target setting and monitoring Experience of delivering excellent stewardship to diverse donor constituencies Experience of working with fundraising databases such as Raiser s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics Experience of leading multi-functional and high achieving teams to deliver excellent results, including motivating and coaching staff and dealing effectively with any performance issues Educated to degree level or equivalent Desirable Experience working with diverse donor constituencies including individual major donors, foundations, and corporate partners Experience of working with international fundraising communities and mechanisms Experience of contributing to and implementing corporate governance policies and procedures, including risk management and information and records management Experience of managing supplier relationships effectively Experience working collaboratively with board members, volunteers, and senior leadership Skills and abilities Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, persuasion and influencing skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally Strong project management capabilities with experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives Proven ability to develop compelling cases for support and fundraising materials Experience with fundraising database management and prospect research tools Strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams toward ambitious goals Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities Resilience and persistence in pursuit of fundraising objectives Key information Salary: £55,000 per annum, grade 3 Hours: Full time, 36 per week Contract: Permanent This role operates on a hybrid model, and it requires at least 2 days of working on-site at South Kensington. All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of: Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS) Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education Health clearance The Museum supports flexible working. Our benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Wellbeing and work-life balance Generous annual leave allowance of 27.5 days holiday plus public holidays Enhanced sickness pay to support you through periods of illness Wellbeing provision including Mental Health First Aider support and regular learning sessions on wellbeing topics Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows A 24/7 employee assistance programme including face to face counselling sessions Occupational health advice and support Eye care vouchers for display screen users Supportive policies to help you manage life events, for example becoming a carer, menopause, transitioning at work Financial Generous defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10% of salary Life insurance that will pay 4 times your salary to a beneficiary in the event of your death in service Season ticket and cycle loans to help you spread the cost of cycling to work Rental deposit loan scheme to help you spread the cost of a deposit on a rental property 20% discount in our NHM shops both online and in store Discounts in our on site restaurants and coffee shops, and use of our staff canteen at South Kensington Discounts at local shops and restaurants within the South Kensington area Cultural and lifestyle Free entry with your NHM staff pass to a wide range of museums and galleries across London and around the UK Every staff member is entitled to 10 complimentary tickets each year to give to friends and family Access to the Civil Service Sports and Social Club for a small monthly fee, offering a range of benefits such as discounted tickets to visitor attractions and gym membership discounts . click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Role Summary This senior leadership role will oversee the strategic planning, management and reporting of the Natural History Museum s major fundraising campaign NHM150, the campaign to raise £150m to revitalise our South Kensington home ahead of our 150th anniversary. The successful candidate will combine exceptional relationship-building skills with proven campaign management expertise to support the Development team s fundraising objectives. Reporting to the Director of Development the post-holder will lead a team of development professionals to deliver insightful prospect research, manage systems for donor journeys and lead on excellent donor stewardship for the Development team. They will also manage the continuous improvement of the Development CRM and ensure that excellent income processing and reporting systems are in place. A key member of the Development Group s Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will work with colleague across the Museum to ensure that the NHM150 Campaign and major funding bids are aligned with the Museum s wider strategy and operating plan. Main tasks and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning Support the development of campaign strategies aligned with organisational priorities and timelines Work with the Director of Development and the heads of fundraising to establish fundraising goals, metrics, and benchmarks for campaign success Create detailed campaign plans including case statements, prospect identification, solicitation strategies, and timeline management Collaborate with executive leadership and NHM150 Fellows to continue to refine campaign objectives and messaging Campaign Execution & Management Manage campaign logistics including, communications, materials development, and donor cultivation activities Liaise closely with the Head of Special Events to ensure that NHM150 projects and donors are at the heart of NHM hosted events Coordinate cross-functional teams including development staff, communications, finance, and external consultants Monitor campaign progress against established metrics and adjust strategies as needed Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and organisational policies Prospect Research and Stewardship Lead the prospect research function responsible for identifying major gift and partnerships prospects including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities Develop and lead prospect tracking and management systems ensuring excellent cultivation and solicitation plans are in place across the Development function With the support of the Director of Development s Executive Assistant coordinate volunteer engagement and peer-to-peer fundraising activities Lead the stewardship function, ensuring that Development wide policies are developed and implemented and that these are coordinated with colleagues across the Museum, and that donors are recognised and stewarded to the highest standards. Development Operations Ensure the accurate and timely processing off all Development income, liaising closely with colleagues in Finance to improve and maintain accurate and insightful reporting to improve planning. Manage the smooth and effective running of Development Group s CRM (Raisers Edge) ensuring compliant, accurate and effective systems Ensure the Database and Reporting Manager oversees a pipeline of donor data screening, cleaning and segmentation in order to ensure accuracy, consistency and functionality of data, and that clear and accessible training and procedures are in place for and delivered to database users Ensure accurate and timely management of the Development Group s corporate expenditure, including CRM supplier, membership bodies and regulatory costs. Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of development professionals, providing guidance on campaign strategies and donor management Recruit, train, and supervise campaign staff and consultants as needed Foster a collaborative team environment focused on achieving campaign objectives Provide professional development opportunities and performance management for direct reports What we re looking for Essential Experience of working strategically and contributing to the development and implementation of organisational strategy and business planning within a not-for-profit/fundraising environment Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating complex management information to senior stakeholders, including developing and monitoring effective KPIs Experience of developing and managing fundraising plans and income and expenditure budgets Experience of financial processes relating to fundraising, such as Gift Aid, target setting and monitoring Experience of delivering excellent stewardship to diverse donor constituencies Experience of working with fundraising databases such as Raiser s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics Experience of leading multi-functional and high achieving teams to deliver excellent results, including motivating and coaching staff and dealing effectively with any performance issues Educated to degree level or equivalent Desirable Experience working with diverse donor constituencies including individual major donors, foundations, and corporate partners Experience of working with international fundraising communities and mechanisms Experience of contributing to and implementing corporate governance policies and procedures, including risk management and information and records management Experience of managing supplier relationships effectively Experience working collaboratively with board members, volunteers, and senior leadership Skills and abilities Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, persuasion and influencing skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally Strong project management capabilities with experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives Proven ability to develop compelling cases for support and fundraising materials Experience with fundraising database management and prospect research tools Strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams toward ambitious goals Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities Resilience and persistence in pursuit of fundraising objectives Key information Salary: £55,000 per annum, grade 3 Hours: Full time, 36 per week Contract: Permanent This role operates on a hybrid model, and it requires at least 2 days of working on-site at South Kensington. All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of: Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS) Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education Health clearance The Museum supports flexible working. Our benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Wellbeing and work-life balance Generous annual leave allowance of 27.5 days holiday plus public holidays Enhanced sickness pay to support you through periods of illness Wellbeing provision including Mental Health First Aider support and regular learning sessions on wellbeing topics Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows A 24/7 employee assistance programme including face to face counselling sessions Occupational health advice and support Eye care vouchers for display screen users Supportive policies to help you manage life events, for example becoming a carer, menopause, transitioning at work Financial Generous defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10% of salary Life insurance that will pay 4 times your salary to a beneficiary in the event of your death in service Season ticket and cycle loans to help you spread the cost of cycling to work Rental deposit loan scheme to help you spread the cost of a deposit on a rental property 20% discount in our NHM shops both online and in store Discounts in our on site restaurants and coffee shops, and use of our staff canteen at South Kensington Discounts at local shops and restaurants within the South Kensington area Cultural and lifestyle Free entry with your NHM staff pass to a wide range of museums and galleries across London and around the UK Every staff member is entitled to 10 complimentary tickets each year to give to friends and family Access to the Civil Service Sports and Social Club for a small monthly fee, offering a range of benefits such as discounted tickets to visitor attractions and gym membership discounts . click apply for full job details
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Kensington And Chelsea, London
About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role We are looking to recruit a passionate and self-motivated Partnerships Executive to join our Global Touring department. Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager and working as part of a small, high-performance sales team, you will help developing exhibition partnerships with host venues worldwide, driving revenue growth and expanding the international reach of the Museum in line with its bold mission to create advocates for the planet. As a Partnerships Executive you will be securing new opportunities, developing repeat business and negotiating and closing high value contracts, selling to a very diverse range of clients including museums, galleries, science centres, exhibition halls and cultural venues. You will primarily work with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Fixing Our Broken Planet programmes but will also support the sale of any other exhibitions in the touring portfolio as required. Some European and long-haul travel will be required, as some weekend working due to travel schedule. About you To excel in this role, you will have a passion for sales and demonstrable experience in new business development and/or account management. You will possess exceptional communication skills and enjoy building rapport with clients. Your ability to develop creative pitches and propose solutions for venues with a wide range of exhibition spaces, budgets and audiences will be critically important. You are driven, ambitious and thrive working in exciting, fast-paced and people-facing environments, both independently and as part of a team. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer: 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi. Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job. Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. Closing date: 23:59 on 21 March 2025. Pre-interviews expected: w/c 31 March 2025. Interviews expected: w/c 07 April 2025. Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. About the role We are looking to recruit a passionate and self-motivated Partnerships Executive to join our Global Touring department. Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager and working as part of a small, high-performance sales team, you will help developing exhibition partnerships with host venues worldwide, driving revenue growth and expanding the international reach of the Museum in line with its bold mission to create advocates for the planet. As a Partnerships Executive you will be securing new opportunities, developing repeat business and negotiating and closing high value contracts, selling to a very diverse range of clients including museums, galleries, science centres, exhibition halls and cultural venues. You will primarily work with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Fixing Our Broken Planet programmes but will also support the sale of any other exhibitions in the touring portfolio as required. Some European and long-haul travel will be required, as some weekend working due to travel schedule. About you To excel in this role, you will have a passion for sales and demonstrable experience in new business development and/or account management. You will possess exceptional communication skills and enjoy building rapport with clients. Your ability to develop creative pitches and propose solutions for venues with a wide range of exhibition spaces, budgets and audiences will be critically important. You are driven, ambitious and thrive working in exciting, fast-paced and people-facing environments, both independently and as part of a team. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer: 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan Life insurance Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi. Hybrid working We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job. Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. Closing date: 23:59 on 21 March 2025. Pre-interviews expected: w/c 31 March 2025. Interviews expected: w/c 07 April 2025. Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
