Development Manager
Cause4 Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY WHO THIS ROLE MAY SUIT
This role could particularly suit:
- Someone looking to step into their first consultancy or Development Manager role.
- A fundraiser wanting broader experience across multiple organisations and income streams.
- Someone currently working in the charity, arts, education or cultural sectors looking to transition into consultancy.
- An ambitious individual seeking a fast-paced role with clear progression and development opportunities.
- An existing manager looking to build their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions in the sector.
Job Requirements
We are particularly interested in candidates who are ambitious, adaptable and keen to grow within a consultancy environment. You may already have experience in fundraising, charity operations, programme delivery, arts administration, partnerships, research or strategy work.
We are looking for:
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce compelling, engaging and high-quality written material.
- Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and synthesise large and complex amounts of information and data from a range of sources.
- Experience within a charity, fundraising, arts, education or consultancy environment.
- An interest in fundraising, philanthropy and organisational development.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building professional relationships.
- Strategic thinking, creative and problem-solving skills.
Job Responsibilities
Fundraising & Client Support
- Supporting a portfolio of clients with fundraising strategy development and delivery.
- Writing compelling funding applications, Cases for Support and donor-facing materials.
- Supporting funding approaches to Trusts & Foundations, statutory funders, corporates and individual donors.
- Conducting research into prospective funders, partners and opportunities.
- Supporting the development and delivery of fundraising events and engagement activities.
- Building positive relationships with clients, funders and wider stakeholders.
- Supporting the delivery of fundraising training and wider Cause4 programmes.
Research & Consultancy
- Producing high-quality research, reports and briefing papers.
- Supporting the development of programme ideas, evaluation frameworks and measurable outcomes.
- Contributing strategic thinking to fundraising campaigns and organisational development projects
- Supporting wider consultancy and innovation work across the organisation
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Development Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV, a Cover Letter or Cover Video (no more than 2 pages/video application no longer than three minutes), to Ben Wilson, Director of Development and Enterprise at [email protected]
Please include with your application a completed equal opportunity form, downloadable on the Cause4 website.
- Contact name: Ben Wilson
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Cause4
Cause4 is an award-winning social enterprise and B-Corporation specialising in fundraising, leadership development and innovation across the cultural and charitable sectors.