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Individual Giving & Membership Manager, Longborough Festival Opera

  •  South West
  •  Â£40k-50k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes February 18, 2026
  •  Saskia Ross, Head of Development
  •  saskia@lfo.org.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Longborough Festival Opera (LFO) is seeking an experienced and relationship focused Individual Giving & Membership Manager to lead and grow our individual supporter and membership programmes at an exciting moment for the organisation.

Job Description

Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, LFO is an internationally acclaimed summer opera festival, renowned for artistic excellence and a deeply loyal audience and supporter base. This is a key role within our Development Team, with responsibility for shaping supporter journeys, increasing higher level giving and ensuring outstanding stewardship.

This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in the sustainability and future growth of a world-class opera festival.

For a full job description, please visit https://lfo.org.uk/news/individual-giving-membership-manager - www.lfo.org.uk/work-with-us.

Longborough Festival Opera is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Contract: Permanent, 0.6 FTE (0.8 during the Festival)

Location: Longborough, the Cotswolds. Hybrid working possible outside of the Festival season. A driving licence and access to a car are required due to our rural location.

Working pattern: Some evening and weekend work will be required, particularly during the Festival season and for events.

Job Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has proven experience of individual giving, membership or donor fundraising
  • Is confident building long-term relationships with supporters
  • Is organised, collaborative and strategically minded
  • Has excellent communication and stewardship skills
  • Has experience of the arts or cultural sector (desirable)
  • Has a strong interest in the performing arts

Job Responsibilities

The role will include:

  • Leading the strategy and delivery of membership and individual giving programmes
  • Growing upper level membership schemes, including the Wagner Club & American Friends
  • Building and stewarding relationships with individual donors and key supporters
  • Delivering appeals linked to productions, education and participation work
  • Planning and delivering donor and member events
  • Using Spektrix and audience insight to identify prospects and drive growth

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How to Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) to: [email protected]

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