Development Officer – National Mining Museum Scotland

The Development Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fundraising success of NMMS. The successful candidate will lead on the development of a fundraising strategy and securing funding from a range of sources such as grant awards, trusts and foundations, statutory bodies and corporate bodies to enable NMMS to achieve both long-term and short-term ambitions. The Development Officer will also build relationships and networks and explore new fundraising opportunities.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Development Officer post would be well suited for a candidate with demonstrable knowledge and experience of successful fundraising and grant funding.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).

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Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024, 8am