We’re regularly looking for talented, friendly people who care about our eclectic museum as much as we do.

Sir John Soane’s Museum employs around 45 staff members across front and back of house roles, all of whom are vital to ensuring the Museum stays open for people to enjoy and to be inspired by.

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Job Vacancies

Development Manager

Full time | Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to supporting the Museum in meeting its fundraising objectives, by leading on applications to trusts, foundations and major donors, ensuring donors are stewarded appropriately, and managing development-led events. It is a 'hands-on' role requiring good fundraising and organisational skills. The Development Manager will be highly adaptable and able to juggle competing priorities and tight schedules.

About the role

The role is ideal for someone with at least a year's experience in a similar role. The successful candidate will have a friendly manner with the ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst being proactive and able to work autonomously using initiative to achieve objectives and solve problems.

You can download a full description of the role's responsibilities below.

How to apply

Please send a CV, with a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria including the names and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be a current or previous employer, via email to recruitment@soane.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is midday, Sunday 24 November 2024.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 December 2024 in the Museum.