Development Director, Full-Time, 37 Hours, Circa £60,000 per annum.

After an acclaimed reopening of our transformed venue in November 2023, we are now seeking a visionary Development Director to elevate our fundraising strategy and help shape the future of our venue.

Our fundraising helps us deliver our artistic programme of hundreds of live performances, our programme of creative learning reaching over 30,000 young people every year, our support for creatives that nurtures emerging talent, and our collaborative work with diverse communities.

The Development Director role offers a unique opportunity for an innovative and inclusive leader to drive Bristol Beacon’s fundraising initiatives. As we continue to expand our impact, we need someone who shares our vision of fostering unity and joy through live music, and making musical experiences that change lives.

You’ll lead and deliver a strategic approach to fundraising, in alignment with organisational needs and priorities. You’ll  develop and lead a high performing team and will be responsible for growing income from a range of sources, including trusts and grants, individual giving and developing a philanthropy programme based on a portfolio of designated funds to support strategic projects and ongoing revenue funding. This role sits on the Senior Management Team, with shared responsibility for setting and realising the organisation’s goals, strategic priorities, and business plan.

We are seeking a strategic and operational fundraiser, with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, with the ability to persuade, influence, lead and develop.

We are committed to diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, we particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnically diverse backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented within the arts and culture sectors.