Development Manager (Trusts and Student Awards)

Every year the Royal Northern College of Music’s (RNCM) Development team generate £3 million philanthropic income to the support the RNCM, inspiring donors to support student scholarships and community impact projects, all defining the future of music.

As Development Manager (Trusts and Student Awards), you’ll be at the heart of this work, shaping compelling proposals, nurturing meaningful donor relationships, and ensuring students, children and young people receive the support they need to thrive.

A key role within Development’s Trusts and Foundations Team, the role is responsible for identifying new prospects, developing small to mid-range applications to a range of funders, stewarding lasting donor relationships, and managing the RNCM’s Student Awards portfolio. A warm, enthusiastic communicator, they provide a key point of contact between the RNCM, funders and the students they support, ensuring lasting, rewarding relationships through regular reports, updates and face to face contact. Through their knowledge of CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, they accurately record and report on team activity, ensuring our pipeline of prospects, applications and grants are clearly and efficiently tracked and reported on.

This role is perfect for a committed fundraiser who loves crafting compelling narratives, enjoys building relationships, and is energised by seeing the real world impact of their work.

This role is suitable for blended working.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 23^rd February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3^rd and Thursday 5^th March 2026

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

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