Senior Development Manager

Location: Brixton House, London

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks), some evening and weekend work required

Annual leave: 22 days plus bank holidays

Background

Brixton House is more than a cultural space; it is a vibrant community hub where creativity thrives, voices are heard and everyone is welcomed and celebrated. Our vision is to empower undervalued, unheard and excluded communities through creative and cultural spaces rooted in the legacy of Ovalhouse Theatre. We are dedicated to presenting and collaborating with voices and perspectives often marginalised in mainstream funded culture.

Our values are to be welcoming, radical, collaborative and to celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments.

About the role

As Senior Development Manager, you will acquire and manage funder relationships with individuals, corporate organisations, trusts, foundations and statutory funders who align with our mission, values and community ambitions.

You will translate Brixton House's artistic and civic work into compelling cases for support across individual giving, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations. Working closely across teams, you will help ensure fundraising activity supports our artistic, civic and community ambitions and contributes to sustainable growth.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and strategic fundraiser who thrives on delivery. You will be confident working across income streams and internally with the Commercial Director, Trustees, senior leadership and colleagues to engage and cultivate high-value donors and partners.

Leadership and Management

• Contribute to and implement fundraising, membership and partnership strategies
• Refine fundraising strategy based on learning and performance
• Align fundraising priorities with Brixton House's mission and strategic objectives

Fundraising

• Lead diversified income generation with a focus on individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships
• Oversee proposals, pitches and negotiations with supporters and partners
• Develop engaging digital fundraising campaigns with Marketing and Communications
• Secure grants supporting artistic programming and civic engagement

Funder and Partnership Development

• Identify, cultivate and secure new high-value funders and partners
• Lead stewardship of key relationships with personalised engagement
• Implement cultivation and stewardship strategies to deepen long-term support

Financial, Data and Administrative Oversight

• Monitor fundraising effectiveness and reporting
• Oversee budgets with the Commercial Director and liaise with Finance
• Ensure accurate processes including Gift Aid, GDPR compliance and reporting
• Report progress to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

Public Relations and Advocacy

• Represent Brixton House at events and donor meetings
• Keep up to date with best practice in cultural and charity fundraising

Person Specification

Experience (required)

• Proven experience where philanthropic, corporate or grant income is central
• Track record of delivering income growth
• Experience securing and managing funding relationships
• Strong internal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of UK charity, tax and fundraising legislation

Experience (desirable)

• Arts, heritage or comparable sector fundraising experience
• Knowledge of international fundraising and tax-effective giving
• Experience of legacy or endowment fundraising

Personal characteristics

• Dynamic, resilient and collaborative
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Strong alignment with Brixton House values and mission

Basic Terms and Conditions

The role is primarily based at Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL. Working days may include evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

Please explain what attracts you to the role and provide evidence of how you meet the criteria.

Apply via our Hireful platform by uploading your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4, size 12 font).

Deadline: 9am, 27 April 2026

First interviews: Week commencing 27 April 2026

Second interviews: Week commencing 4 May 2026

You may have experience in the following: Senior Development Manager, Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, Head of Development, Senior Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Development and Partnerships Manager, Arts Fundraising Manager, Charity Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Development Lead.

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