Director of Development

Director of Development

Salary: up to £120,000

Location: St Pancras, London

The British Library is entering a defining moment in its history. As the UK's national library and one of the world's great repositories of knowledge, it is embarking on a once-in-a-generation transformation - reimagining how knowledge is shared, experienced and accessed in the 21st century.

At the heart of this moment sits a major, transformational capital campaign to support the renewal of the Library's St Pancras site, alongside the continued growth of core fundraising activity. This is not business as usual. It is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a national institution with global significance and public purpose.

The British Library is seeking an exceptional fundraising leader to take on this pivotal role. The Director of Development will be a bold, visible and influential figure - someone with the strategic insight, personal credibility and fundraising track record to deliver at scale.

The Director of Development will combine personal fundraising excellence with inspirational leadership - building and motivating a high-performing team, working collaboratively across the organisation, and positioning philanthropy as a central driver of the Library's future success.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior fundraiser to bring their experience, creativity and networks to a role of national significance - and to help shape a British Library that is open, relevant and inspiring for generations to come.

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Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c 9th and 16th March 2026
Final panel interviews: w/c 13th and 20th April 2026