Head of Development

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT (Full-time)

Salary: Competitive, according to experience

The Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras is made up of three internationally-renowned ensembles that lead the field of period performance: the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Our world-class musicians specialise in a variety of repertoire ranging from sacred music and chamber works to operas. The ensembles are in great demand worldwide and enjoy an ever-increasing global audience and supporter base and regularly tour to prestigious venues and festivals around the world.

The Head of Development will have responsibility to prepare and submit inspirational and tailored grant applications to secure the support from trusts and foundations that enables us to deliver our ambitious core concert programme and education work. In addition, they will be responsible for managing our individual giving tiered membership scheme as well as bespoke cultivation events that encourage a major donor income stream. Demonstrable experience of researching and writing high-quality grant proposals, as well as a natural disposition to provide exceptional stewardship of donors both online and face-to-face is essential.

We employ passionate, hard-working and dedicated individuals who are inspired to work in an environment that values both musical mastery and ethical conduct; if this is you, do consider applying to work with us even if you don’t meet all the criteria in job specification – we want to hear from you.

CLOSING DATE: 10am Monday 16th June 2025
Exceptional candidates will be invited to interview immediately.

INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 16th June 2025

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HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a covering letter, CV and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Head of Development’. As a guide, your covering letter should clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and your suitability for the position and should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. Please include your current salary/salary expectation and start date availability. Please note we can only consider applications from candidates who already have the necessary permissions to live and work in the UK.

The Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras is an equal opportunities employer.