Development Manager
198 Contemporary Arts & Learning Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Development Manager (£38,000 per annum pro rata, part-time 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday) works as part of the 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees to grow and diversify the organisation's income, audiences and partnerships. The role focuses on developing new fundraising and earned income opportunities, including individual giving, corporate support, venue hire, ticketed events, membership and exhibition partnerships.
Working closely with the CEO and Artistic Programme Manager, the Development Manager will lead on building meaningful relationships with funders, donors, partners and audiences, while developing strategies that strengthen 198's long-term sustainability. The role includes income generation, fundraising campaigns, audience development, reporting, stakeholder engagement and ensuring development activity aligns with 198's values around diversity, inclusion, creativity and social impact.
As part of a passionate team committed to contemporary art, education and community engagement, you'll help expand opportunities for artists and learners, grow support for 198's ambitious programme, and contribute to the organisation's future as a leading platform for underrepresented artists and communities.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience generating income from diverse fundraising and commercial sources.
-Strong track record of meeting fundraising and income targets.
- Experience developing and growing audiences within the arts, charity or cultural sector.
-Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to engage donors, corporate partners and key stakeholders.
- Experience developing individual giving and corporate fundraising initiatives.
- Knowledge of UK arts, charity and fundraising landscapes.
-Understanding of fundraising compliance, GDPR and ethical fundraising practices.
- Strong organisational, planning and budget management skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, ambitious team.
Knowledge of Arts Council England and public funding is desirable.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the organisation's income generation strategy.
- Increase unrestricted income through fundraising, partnerships and commercial activity.
- Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, sponsors and corporate partners.
- Identify and develop new audience development opportunities.
- Grow earned income through venue hire, memberships, workshops, ticketed events and sponsorship.
- Support fundraising campaigns alongside the CEO and Board of Trustees.
- Develop strategic partnerships linked to exhibitions and cultural events.
- Monitor fundraising performance and report against income targets.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.
- Maintain accurate donor records and produce reports for funders and trustees.
- Contribute to social impact reporting and fundraising communications.
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation, promoting its mission and values.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Development Manager
- Salary: £10k-£15k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Development Manager
Job: Development Manager
Organisation: 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning
Postcode: SE24 0JT
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please request an application pack and return:
- A covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 or a video of no more than 5 minutes, explaining what attracts you to this position, and evidence of your ability to meet the job description and person specification.
- Your CV.
- A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (https://www.198.org.uk/about/work-with-us).
If called for Interview:
1.Prepare a presentation on your vision for the organisation.
2.Names and contact details for two employment/professional referees.
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 10:00am on Sunday 23rd August. Interviews will take place between 1st and 7th September 2026 at 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, 198 Railton Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 0JT.
About 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning
198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is a public art gallery and hub for social engagement, education and creative enterprise. Our work is deeply rooted in our local communities and is influenced by the radical history of Railton Road and the Brixton uprisings.