Development & Events Co-ordinator

Development & Events Co-ordinator

Academy of Ancient Music Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
South East

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Academy of Ancient Music is seeking a Development & Events Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting AAM’s fundraising activity, overseeing the delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for members, donors and prospects.

Job Description

Academy of Ancient Music is seeking a Development & Events Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting AAM's fundraising activity.

Academy of Ancient Music is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music, bringing music vividly to life in committed, vibrant performances.

The successful candidate will help to build an engaged community of members and supporters who love and share in our work. Alongside proven relationship-building skills, they will be a highly organised and professional team-player with strong attention to detail and a desire to develop a thorough understanding of fundraising.

The role-holder will take responsibility for the management of AAM's Friends membership scheme. Working closely with the Head of Development, they will oversee the delivery of stewardship and cultivation events for members, donors and prospects.

Location: Cambridge, with regular meetings and events in London. Flexible remote working considered for the right candidate.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
- A degree or other qualification relevant to the post, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Experience of devising, planning and delivering events to a high standard
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Proven relationship building ability
- Experience of prospect research (desirable)
- Confidence working with computers - good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and CRM databases
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

Personal attributes
- Interest in and working knowledge of classical music
- Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail
- Professional and hard working team player

Job Responsibilities

The Development & Events Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting AAM's fundraising activity.

The role holder will take responsibility for the management of our Friends membership scheme. In addition, working in collaboration with the Head of Development, the role holder will oversee a programme of stewardship and cultivation events for all our members, donors and prospects, including drinks receptions at concerts and special events in a variety of different venues.

The Development & Events Coordinator will take responsibility for the effective use of AAM's donor database (currently Infoodle), overseeing the input of financial information, managing email and post mailings and providing a range of reports. The Development & Events Co-ordinator will support the Head of Development in researching Trusts and Foundations and individual prospects and donors.

For full responsibilities please download the Job Pack.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development & Events Co-ordinator
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    South East

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to send a CV and covering letter addressed to John McMunn, Chief Executive to [email protected] by 5.30pm on Monday 31 August 2026. Please include your current salary, notice period, the names of two referees and when they may be contacted during the application process. Best practice is for CVs not to exceed two sides of A4.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role before applying, please contact John directly on 07811 263054 or e-mail [email protected].

Initial interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 7 September 2026. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel or any other expenses for interviews.