Philanthropy Officer

Interview date: Monday 28 April 2025

Salary: Grade 6, £33,350 - £36,862 per annum.

Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

To support our growing ambitions and global perspective, the Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a dedicated Philanthropy Officer to join its Development team.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Proven fundraising experience, with a track record of securing four-figure+ gifts and managing donor relationships.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, able to engage and inspire supporters through compelling proposals and stewardship.
• Strong organisational abilities, with experience working to financial targets and managing multiple priorities.
• A passion for the arts and music, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, trusts, and corporate partners.

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time, basis and is immediately available.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

To apply, please complete our:

1. Application form, and
2. Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website)

and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

CVs without an application form will not be accepted.

Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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