Head of Development, Olympias Music Foundation

For this new role we are looking for an experienced, dynamic fundraiser and strategic thinker to help raise income for Olympias Music Foundation so that we can keep delivering our music lessons to children from low-income families. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable income generation experience within a charity setting and will be comfortable raising funds from a variety of sources.

The Head of Development will be responsible for securing and sustaining funds to support the delivery of the organisation's mission and vision. Working closely with the Interim CEO/CEO, they will be responsible for the delivery of our fundraising strategy against agreed targets, maximising opportunities to generate income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships. Alongside holding key external relationships with funders and stakeholders, the Head of Development also has the opportunity of shaping and growing the development team. The post holder will line manage the Development and Finance Manager.

Our target this year is to raise around £465,000 from a range of sources including several multi-year grants from Trusts and Foundations, Corporate partnerships and from our loyal Circle of Friends and Major Donors. As we head into our next strategy period 2026-30 our focus is on continuing to steward existing partnerships whilst building new relationships particularly through Individual Giving and Corporate Partners, alongside an increased focus on Advocacy and Communications.

We expect our ideal candidate to have knowledge of the current fundraising climate in the UK and an understanding of the corporate landscape to maximise opportunities. We also assume that the candidate applying for the role of Head of Development will have experience of data management and understand the core duties and responsibilities at a small arts charity.