Philanthropy Manager (Trusts & Foundations)

Interview date: Week commencing 19 May 2025

Salary: Grade 7, £38,454 - £42,694 per annum.

Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade. If a part-time appointment is made, the postholder will receive a proportion of the full-time salary.

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 the continued growth and strategic ambitions of the Royal College of Music, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and driven Philanthropy Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to join our dynamic Development & Alumni Engagement team.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• You are a results-driven professional with a strong track record of securing five- to six-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations. Your ability to develop and manage high-value donor relationships sets you apart.
• You bring strategic vision and practical expertise, with experience of working towards ambitious income targets and KPIs within a fundraising environment. You thrive in cultivating meaningful, long-term partnerships that align with institutional priorities.
• You are an excellent communicator, confident in writing compelling funding proposals and stewardship reports tailored to diverse audiences. Your persuasive writing and interpersonal skills will enable you to connect with trustees and stakeholders across sectors.
• You are organised and proactive, with a meticulous approach to prospect research, data management, and reporting. You understand the importance of using systems like Raiser’s Edge to support efficient and impactful fundraising.
• You are passionate about the arts and education, with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting the RCM’s mission. Whether coordinating cross-departmental projects or attending RCM events, you will be an engaged and enthusiastic ambassador for the College.

Join us at the Royal College of Music and help shape the future of music by securing vital philanthropic support for one of the world’s leading conservatoires.

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis (0.8FTE considered), and is immediately available.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

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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