Jobs in Aylesbury, hc, uk

Milton's CottageHead of Fundraising / DevelopmentSalary : £35,000 per annum pro-rataHours : Part-time (14 hours / week based on a 35-hour week pro rata; flexible working schedule at postholder’s discretion)Location : Chalfont St Giles (remote position with occasional on-site working required)Contract : 12 months, initiallyApplication deadline : 4th May 2025OverviewMilton’s Cottage is the only surviving residence of John Milton, and the place where he completed his epic masterpiece Paradise Lost. We are seeking a dynamic fundraiser to build relationships and raise income to support our future ambitions, and ensure a sustainable legacy for this irreplaceable literary landmark.This is a new role within Milton’s Cottage and the post-holder will work with the Director and Board of Trustees on strategic development and sustainable growth. They will oversee the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, maximising opportunities for income generation through new and existing relationships with a range of philanthropic partners.This is an exciting time to join Milton’s Cottage as we build on our recent growth and expand our programme of public impact projects. Working across a variety of income streams, you’ll help us achieve a step-change in our fundraising journey.If you have demonstrable experience of income generation within a charitable setting, and are looking for a part-time opportunity to shape the fundraising future of a small but internationally significant museum, then we would love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with the Director to develop and implement a fundraising strategy for Milton’s Cottage Work with the Board of Trustees - in particular the Development Trustee, Paradise Maintain’d Trustee, Fundraising & Capital Development Committee - to develop an integrated, inclusive and ethical fundraising culture at all levels Build on the stewardship and management of existing donor relationships to ensure they are fully engaged and informedUndertake research to identify new prospects and funding opportunities for Milton’s Cottage across trusts and foundations, individuals, and corporate partnerships Securing philanthropic gifts from new and existing donorsWork with the Director and Treasurer to monitor annual income targets against performanceLiaise with the Treasurer to ensure that income is properly administered, including acknowledgement, financial receipts, maximising donation values and Gift Aid Work with the Director to ensure evaluation requirements are integrated into funded projects Manage fundraising data, track prospect and donor journeys, and ensure the data that is stored is fit for purpose and GDPR compliant Develop and maintain fundraising policies and proceduresAct as an advocate for Milton’s CottageOther fundraising and events duties as reasonably required by the Director and TrusteesTargets and workload will be set at a level that is proportionate to a two-day per week role, with other people available within the organisation to help execute the fundraising strategy Essential Experience, Skills & KnowledgeStrong fundraising skills, including demonstrable experience of securing significant philanthropic gifts Excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including the ability to communicate a vision and build trustStrong writing skills with the ability to craft a compelling and persuasive narrative Detailed knowledge of the current fundraising landscape and the challenges facing those raising funds within the arts, culture and heritage sectors in the UKExperience of raising funds from major trusts and foundations and / or statutory sourcesExperience of raising funds from individuals, including legacies, patron schemes, fundraising events and / or annual / regular giving appealsAbility to plan and prioritise a demanding workload and meet deadlinesExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of CRM databasesAbility to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times Desirable Experience, Skills & KnowledgeExperience of fundraising for capital projectsExperience of securing at least 5-figure gifts from philanthropic partnersKnowledge of / interest in culture, literature and museums  Application ProcessPlease send a copy of your CV with an accompanying cover letter - outlining your interest in and suitability for this role by 4th May 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025 (please let us know in your application if you cannot make that date so that we can make alternative arrangements with you).We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and our recruitment process is open to all. We welcome applicants from global majority backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector more widely