Major Gifts Officer (Fixed Term Cover)

Application Deadline: 12 July 2026

Department: Development

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Compensation: Salary band from £29,000 per annum

Description

• Support the Head of Major Giving and Major Gifts Manager with engagement, cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects.
• Work closely with colleagues in Development and Events teams to plan and deliver an annual calendar of engaging, high-quality events, including invitations, RSVPs, guest list management, briefing notes and post-event thank you communications.
• Help ensure the Major Giving team works efficiently and effectively, and act as the lead on maintaining excellent and accurate records on the organisation’s CRM system, tracking relationships, record prospects, approaches and proposals, and keeping accurate records of communications.
• Produce key written communications for the major giving team in a timely manner, including thank you letters, invitations and other donor correspondence.
• Champion and advocate for the organisation’s artistic vision, strategic objectives and fundraising plans.

Key Selection Criteria

• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with a range of people, including colleagues, donors and key stakeholders.
• Ability to write and develop key documents such proposals and reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially in written communications and data entry.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage a high workload and multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use own judgement and refer to senior colleagues as / when appropriate.