Development Manager – Cowper & Newton Museum

Amazing Grace 250 – Creating a Diverse Legacy is the project to mark the 250^th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved hymns, ‘Amazing Grace’.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery Players, and match funded by Milton Keynes Council, the project focuses on a yearlong programme of Olney and Milton Keynes based exhibitions, talks, walks and cultural and community events in collaboration with the Open University, the Friends of the Caribbean – MK, the Stables Music Venue, the African Diaspora Federation – MK, Olney Town Council, the African and Caribbean Arts & Heritage Union-MK, the Sierra Leone Committee-MK and St Peter & St Paul Church, Olney.

Written in Olney by the Rev John Newton to accompany his 1st January 1773 New Year’s Day sermon, ‘Amazing Grace’ is now sung around the world and has been transformed by time, place and events to become one of the best loved and most often sung hymns.

The key objective of the role is to action the fundraising strategy to support the Museum in its future growth.

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Developing an individual giving programme and form relationships with key supporters
• Seeking corporate support and sponsorship from local business
• Supporting volunteers in growing skills
• Working with Trustees to ensure the skills are embedded in the organisation and that the strategy can be continued after the end of the project.

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Salary £20,000 per annum pro rata or fixed fee.

Fixed Term Contract: April 2022 –April 2023. 3 days per week. This role is suitable as a freelance or employed post.

Application process:

To apply please provide the following:

• Fully completed application form (Download here)
• A letter including your personal statement
• At least two referees

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. The post is subject to 3 months probation

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 5pm Monday 28 March

INTERVIEW DATE: 6 April

For any queries and questions please contact Amanda Molcher, Trustee – AG250 Planning at [email protected]

Applications should be sent to Mrs A Molcher at [email protected]

Applications can be sent by post to Amazing Grace 250, Cowper & Newton Museum, Market Place, Olney, Milton Keynes, MK46 4AJ