Description
The Trusts and Grants Manager will work in the Development department at the Barbican Centre, a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.
The successful candidate will have a substantial and proven track record of raising money from trusts, foundations and other grant makers as well as statutory funders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager on the delivery of the fundraising strategy
- Contribute to and support the overall strategy for Trusts and Grants fundraising
- Identify prospects and develop a pipeline of donors
- Lead on stewardship and relationship building of mid to large sized grant giving organisations
- Ensure a high-quality experience for existing or potential funders visiting the Barbican
- Proactively connect with potential grant makers
- Manage the reporting schedule for existing grants
- Write compelling text and clear budgets on a range of projects
- Identify and assess new potential funders
- Take a lead on identifying and planning key cultivation events for Trusts and Grantmakers
What We Offer:
- Barbican Membership
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to Barbican Centre discounts
- City Corporation staff benefits and discounts
- Reciprocal entry to a number of galleries and museums
- Employee volunteering scheme
- A vibrant, creative, inclusive workplace