Philanthropy Officer

Closing date: 9am Monday 13 May 2024 

Interview date: Wednesday 22 May 2024 

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2022 and 2023 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for performing arts by Subject. 

We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic and successful Philanthropy Team due to a vacancy created by an internal promotion. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head of Philanthropy and other colleagues to secure crucial support from distinguished individual donors, trusts and foundations, as well as cultivating legacy contributions. 

Your responsibilities will include managing a dedicated portfolio of supporters, potential donors and legacy prospects, fostering enduring relationships with those who share our passion for securing the future of music. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional engagement and stewardship, crafting compelling proposals and impact reports for supporters at significant financial levels. 

If you believe in the importance of musical and artistic education and are eager to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the RCM, we invite you to apply. 

The RCM is based in South Kensington and the Development team have adopted a hybrid workplace model. 

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time, basis and is available immediately. 

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs 

To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk 

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application. 

The RCM is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all our staff, students and visitors. 

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