Fundraising Trusts & Foundations Officer – Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Job Title: Fundraising Trusts & Foundations Officer
Salary: £16,500
Hours: 2.5 days per week
Term: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Strawberry Hill House & Garden, Twickenham TW1 4ST
Closing date: 12:00 am 30 October 2024

Background 

Strawberry Hill House & Garden is a Grade 1 listed building set within a Grade II* listed landscape, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. The House is world-renowned for its unique architectural style and is one of the first (and few surviving) examples of domestic Gothic architecture. Having been extensively restored in 2010, the House is generally open to the public four days a week and historically, on average, welcomes circa 25,000 visitors per year.

Strawberry Hill House was built with extraordinary creative and artistic imagination. We aim to recapture that vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic energy as we reinvigorate the House’s creative spirit.

As an Accredited Museum, we are stewards of the House and garden together with a collection of paintings, miniatures, prints, books, works of decorative art and furniture. The House runs a learning programme, alongside which the income-generating activities of visitors, catering, retail, hires, exhibitions and programming activities.

Following the challenges encountered due to the Covic-19 pandemic, the priority for the organisation is to focus on the delivery of its business plan of which fundraising is an important component part. The fundraising target for 2025 is set at £150,000.

The Fundraising Officer will have proven experience in developing sustainable income streams and building relationships. Key areas of focus will be grant-making Trusts and Foundations, relationships with Arts Council England and the National Heritage Memorial Fund/Heritage Lottery Fund,

Job summary

  • Part-time 2.5 days per week, one-year fixed term contract
  • Working hours usually Monday-Friday, with some evening and weekend working will be required.
  • Salary £16,500 (Full time equivalent £33,000)

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, resourceful and a good communicator with excellent writing skills – a competent individual who has the right experience and qualifications to manage applications for heritage funding to Trusts and Foundations. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to make their mark, supported by the Director and Board, as well as working with the project’s Steering group.

As a Trusts and Foundations Officer the successful candidate will have natural detective instincts with proven ability to seek out and secure funding. They will be able to write with flair and creativity and be able to make presentations with confidence.

Responsible for working with the Director and Finance and Contracts Manager to devise and deliver a robust stream of income to further the aims and objectives of the Trust by forging successful and long-term relationships with a diverse range of supporters.

How to apply 

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All applications should be sent electronically and consist of a CV and a supporting statement, outlining the suitability of the role as outlined by the person specification

The personal statement should set out how you meet the person specification. Please be clear and comprehensive in your supporting statement as this will be a key shortlisting document.

Please send your CV, personal statement and Recruitment Monitoring Form by email to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2024

Interviews: 13 November 2024

This role is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund,