Development Operations Officer

Development

Job reference number: 405-23

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 3 October 2023

Interview date: Monday 16 or Tuesday 17 October 2023

Salary: Grade 6, £32,378 – £35,789 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 as we were ranked the global top institution for performing arts in the 2023 & 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The RCM Development team raises significant support from individuals, companies, charitable trusts and foundations annually, ranging from £50 Friends memberships to seven figure gifts. The Development Operations Officer co-ordinates stewardship activities for donors at all levels, including regular communication pieces, and develops and delivers the RCM Friends programme, encouraging visitor and additional giving when appropriate. We are looking for candidates who:

• Enjoy crafting succinct, accessible stories about our students and staff, including cutting edge research
• Have experience delivering complex donor stewardship, running a membership scheme or increasing visitor giving
• Can balance a diverse range of projects efficiently with excellent attention to detail

This post is offered on a permanent basis and is available from October 2023.

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 being an equal opportunities employer and to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all our staff, students and visitors.