Development Manager

Development Manager

Blackheath Halls Closing date: Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
London

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Blackheath Halls is looking for an enthusiastic Development Manager to fundraise for our wide-ranging programme and historic building.

Job Description

This role would suit someone who enjoys a wide breadth of fundraising activity, from researching and submitting funding applications for our community engagement programme to building and sustaining relationships with high level donors.

Having been through a multi-million pound building transformation over the past ten years, Blackheath Halls has a strong track record in fundraising. We raise over £100,000 annually towards our Community Engagement activity, thanks to generous individual donors, Trusts and Foundations and our Friends and Patrons scheme.

We are now looking for a Development Manager to join our passionate and committed staff team and build on these foundations to ensure the continued financial health of the charity.

Please note that this role is being offered on a part-time permanent basis (28 hours per week). However, we are open to discussion about full-time hours or taking this on as a freelance role with the right candidate.

The overall purpose of this role is to take responsibility for fundraising for Blackheath Halls. Working on charitable trust applications, soliciting and following up on pledged donations and maintaining and building relationships with local supporters, this is a varied and fast-paced role.

Job Requirements

Educated to A level standard or equivalent
Working in a customer/client-focused environment
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong written communication skills
Strong IT Skills including MSOffice applications e.g. Excel & Word
Enthusiasm for the arts and cultural and community events, particularly
those of Blackheath Halls and Trinity Laban
Enthusiasm for fundraising and development
Shows initiative, generates ideas, and takes ownership of projects and activities
Ability to form productive relationships with others quickly
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Target driven with the motivation to meet or exceed them
Excellent planning/project management skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines

Job Responsibilities

Some of the Main Duties and Responsibilities
Raise funds to support Blackheath Halls' creative programme and capital projects by researching, leading on and assisting with writing Trust and Foundation applications
Cultivate good relationships with donors and supporters, arranging meetings as needed and keeping them informed and engaged to encourage continued giving
Work with colleagues to support and grow the Friends and Patrons scheme
Work with colleagues to support scheduled fundraising events to a high standard and to meet key business/fundraising objectives
Prepare and deliver well written and engaging updates, reports and newsletters to donors, including a regular monthly bulletin
Receive and acknowledge gifts according to gift protocols, recording information accurately on the Raiser 's Edge database and Spektrix box office system
Prepare reports on fundraising income as required
Prepare Gift Aid returns to HMRC as required

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 18 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Blackheath Halls

Postcode: SE3 9RQ

How to Apply

If you would like to apply, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 18 August, 9am.
First Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 27 August.