Vacancy - Head of Development
In 2025 Somerset House has reached an important milestone: 25 years after we first opened to the public. This is a time for celebration and looking ahead to ensure the foundations are in place for continued growth and achievement. We have built an original new model of a cultural centre, creatively distinct as the home of cultural innovators with an acclaimed cultural programme and a powerhouse for creative talent development.
We are now recruiting a new Head of Development.
Salary £75,000
Permanent contract
Application deadline Mon 16 Jun 2025
Job Description
As the Head of Development you will shape and drive a new fundraising strategy on the back of our organisation’s 25th birthday and will inspire our team and key internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising success. Working closely with the Deputy Director, Director and Board to realise fundraising ambitions, you will provide hands-on leadership to maximise income from all areas with a particular focus on philanthropy. You will develop strong relationships with existing funders, sponsors, supporters and other stakeholders to ensure effective and exciting stewardship processes are in place.
The selected candidate will have a proven track record of raising six-figure donations through personalised and sophisticated approaches to donors and will have examples of personally leading cultivation and stewardship of major donors. The postholder will be a brilliant relationship fundraiser and will be an effective, inspiring leader.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for three days per week.
If you are interested in applying for this Head of Development position, please visit:
https://www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/191958-head-of-development/