Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Development Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead our Patrons programme, cultivate individual donors, support identification of and stewardship of corporate partnerships and deliver an inspiring calendar of events that strengthens our community of supporters.

Job Description

Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Fixed term, full time (9-month contract, with possible extension up to 12 months)

Location: W1 London. (Predominantly office-based, with remote/flexible working when required)

Salary: Banding £32,000-£37,000 pro-rata salary, dependent on experience

The Development Manager reports to and works closely with the Head of Development to seek and secure financial support for TPG by fundraising primarily from individual donors, as well as supporting the Gallery's wider fundraising efforts and strategy, including supporting new partnerships and stewarding relationships with corporate members and sponsors, aligned to the exhibition programme.

Central to the role will be your management of TPG's Patrons scheme, requiring you to build and maintain relationships with our Patrons at all levels, identify and recruit new supporters for the Gallery, and deliver a high-quality seasonal events programme. In doing so, you can help the Gallery to achieve its wider aims of exploring how photography is connecting, captivating and radically changing our world today.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 June, 5pm
Interviews scheduled for: Tuesday 14 July

Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.

Job Requirements

The Development Manager reports to and works closely with the Head of Development to seek and secure financial support for TPG by fundraising primarily from individual donors, as well as supporting the Gallery's wider fundraising efforts and strategy, including supporting new partnerships and stewarding relationships with corporate members and sponsors, aligned to the exhibition programme.

Central to the role will be your management of TPG's Patrons scheme, requiring you to build and maintain relationships with our Patrons at all levels, identify and recruit new supporters for the Gallery, and deliver a high-quality seasonal events programme. In doing so, you can help the Gallery to achieve its wider aims of exploring how photography is connecting, captivating and radically changing our world today.

Job Responsibilities

Corporate Sponsors & Partners:
Support the Head of Development in drafting and sending proposals to corporate prospects, set up and manage timelines of benefits delivery, manage day-to-day enquiries from corporate supporters.
Maintain ongoing relationships with corporate sponsors, partners and members, ensuring benefits are delivered and their relationship with TPG is strengthened

Patrons:
Grow and manage the day to day running of TPG's Patrons scheme
Provide effective stewardship, communications and acknowledgements for all individual supporters and donors.
Devise, plan and deliver an ongoing programme of photography events for all donors

Administration & Finance:
Maintain the department's shared income and expenditure budget
Ensure that all income raised is appropriately acknowledged and that record keeping is exemplary with revenues and costs accurately reported
Support research into and preparation of applications to Trusts & Foundations

Job Overview

Job Title: Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Photography
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: The Photographers' Gallery

Postcode: W1F 7LW

How to Apply

To apply please download and complete an application from and an Equal Opportunities form from the link below.

Please email completed applications to [email protected] with subject header: Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

 Please note, we cannot accept CV-only applications – you must complete the application pack to apply for this role.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 June, 5pm
Interviews scheduled for: Tuesday 14 July

Contact name: Sam Newman - Head of Development
Contact email: [email protected]

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About The Photographers' Gallery

The Photographers’ Gallery explores how photography is connecting, captivating and radically changing our world today. The Gallery’s programme and spaces – from exhibitions, talks, workshops and digital platforms, to the galleries, shop and cafe – all explore the beauty, complexity and future of photography. Right outside the Gallery, the very best of contemporary photography is shown for free, day and night, in Soho Photography Quarter.

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