2030 Campaigns Manager
The Charleston Trust Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As Charleston approaches its 50th anniversary in 2030, the 2030 Campaigns Manager will coordinate a number of projects to support Charleston's long-term ambitions.
Working closely with the Director, who leads Charleston's endowment campaign, and the Head of Development, the postholder will play a key role in supporting Charleston's £15 million endowment campaign and coordinating the 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030.
The role will oversee the planning and delivery of campaign-related projects, including a major fundraising auction, and the development of systems and processes to track, monitor and steward acquisitions, pledges and campaign stakeholders. Through effective project management, stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration, the postholder will help build momentum towards Charleston's 50th anniversary.
Reporting to: Head of Development
Contract : Fixed Term, two year contract
Salary: £27,700 - £33,800 pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Location: Charleston in Firle (BN8 6LL) & Charleston in Lewes (BN7 1FB)
Job Requirements
We're looking for a highly organised and collaborative project manager with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, experience coordinating complex projects or campaigns, and a keen eye for detail. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, developing effective systems and processes, and building strong relationships, with an interest in the arts, heritage or cultural sector. Experience in fundraising campaigns, exhibitions or events, and knowledge of Charleston and the Bloomsbury group, would be an advantage.
Job Responsibilities
You'll coordinate the delivery of Charleston's ambitious 2030 campaigns, supporting a £15 million endowment campaign and the 50 for 50 initiative through project management, stakeholder engagement and campaign coordination. Working closely with colleagues, donors, artists, collectors and trustees, you'll help deliver fundraising events, manage campaign systems and reporting, and build momentum towards Charleston's 50th anniversary.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: 2030 Campaigns Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: 2030 Campaigns Manager
Job: 2030 Campaigns Manager
Organisation: The Charleston Trust
Postcode: BN8 6LL
How to Apply
Charleston is committed to equal and equitable opportunities, and to becoming a workforce that represents the diversity of our community. We positively encourage applications from Disabled people, Global Majority people, and working-class people, as people from these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Application deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 23 August, 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September at Charleston in Lewes, BN7 1AB
To apply, please email a covering letter of no more than 2 pages detailing how you meet the person specification, along with a CV to [email protected].
Alternatively, you can submit a link to an audio or video file that details how you meet the person specification, with an overview of your professional experience and skills. This should be no more than 10 minutes.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Charleston Trust
Charleston is a bold, pioneering public space for art, championing experimental thinking, liberal values and social inclusion.
At Charleston in Firle we look after and facilitate access to Charleston House, originally a gathering place for the Bloomsbury group. We also present a year-round programme of exhibitions, events, and festivals.
Our new cultural centre, Charleston in Lewes, hosts unmissable exhibitions and a free programme of co-produced community projects and artist-led workshops.