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Head of Individual Giving (Maternity Cover), Scottish Opera

  •  Scotland
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes December 11, 2025
  •  Karen McKee
  •  recruitment@scottishopera.org.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Scottish Opera is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Individual Giving to lead our individual and major gifts programme during a period of maternity leave.

Job Description

Location: Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow

Contract: 1-year fixed term, maternity cover

Salary: £42,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Standard office hours are 35 hours a week, 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. Evening and weekend work and travel within Scotland will be required in this post. Flexible and Hybrid Working are available.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11 December 2025

Scottish Opera is Scotland's national opera company. We take world-class opera to all corners of Scotland, ensuring that as many people as possible can enjoy this wonderful art form.

Scottish Opera is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Individual Giving to lead our individual and major gifts programme during a period of maternity leave. This is a key role within our Development team, responsible for generating over £1,000,000 annually through major donors, giving circles, legacies and wider individual giving activity.

Working closely with the Director of Development, you will help shape and deliver our Individual Giving strategy, steward key supporters, cultivate new donors, and oversee a talented Individual Giving team. You will bring creativity, excellent relationship-building skills, and a strong track record of securing philanthropic support.

We are looking for someone proactive, organised, confident in making major gift asks, and passionate about engaging people with the work of Scottish Opera.

If you're a motivated fundraising professional who thrives on building meaningful supporter relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply in writing to the HR Department, Scottish Opera, 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT or email [email protected]

If you would like an informal chat with our Director of Development prior to applying, please let us know. She will be delighted to talk to you.

All applications should include a covering letter, CV and a completed Equality Monitoring Form.

All candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work in the UK and documentary proof of this will be requested at interview.

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