Development Director

An exciting, creative opportunity to be a key member of the Senior Management Team, leading an ambitious fundraising strategy that aligns with the Festival's core organisational mission and values.
Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Starting at £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Reporting to the Festival Director and overseeing a team of five fundraisers responsible for bringing in significant income, this role will be crucial in ensuring the Book Festival's ongoing success and ability to meet its targets and goals.
As well as team management, the Development Director will personally manage a small high-value portfolio of funding relationships across all income streams and will have significant opportunity to develop new income streams, including legacies and US fundraising, as well as continuing the growth of the existing areas of income.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11 November at 12.00 midday
Interviews will be held: w/c 18 November 2024
We welcome conversations with potential applicants. Please contact our Executive Assistant, Danielle McCann in the first instance to arrange a call with Festival Director Jenny Niven.
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