Philanthropy Manager

The Royal Academy of Music is a creative and vibrant workplace with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 60 countries. Many of the world's leading musicians and performers have studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow's musical leaders across a number of disciplines, including Classical Performance, Composition, Opera, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. Integral to the musical training we offer is the opportunity to perform; in an average year, the Academy runs a programme of around 500 events.

Philanthropy plays a significant role at the Academy and supports our mission to develop and educate the musicians of tomorrow. The Royal Academy of Music's Future campaign was launched in 2022 with a target of £60m, making it the most ambitious campaign for a conservatoire outside the US. Progress to reach the campaign target is well ahead of schedule.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Philanthropy Manager to work at the heart of the Academy's extremely successful Philanthropy team. Your role will be pivotal in raising five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and organisations to support the Academy's agreed priorities for fundraising.

You might have a background in four- or five-figure fundraising and be ready for your next step in major gifts. Alternatively, you might have developed first-class relationship management skills from a career in recruitment or the law, or have a track record of income-generation within a sales context. Whatever your background, your ability to build strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and adhere to fundraising best practice is a must. You will have excellent communication and IT skills and will be resourceful and independent, but comfortable working within a team. Experience working in arts fundraising or higher education would be an advantage, and a commitment to the Academy's mission is essential.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, this may be the right role for you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a passionate and highly committed team.

Completed applications must be received by midnight 1 February 2024.

Round one interviews are expected to be held via Teams on 9 February 2024, with round two interviews to be held in person at the Academy on 19 February 2024.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.