Fundraising & Development Officer
The Modernist Society Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Fundraising & Financial Development Officer is a mid-level post responsible for developing and managing a range of income streams to support The Modernist Society CIC's programmes and operations. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will lead on trust and foundation fundraising, public sector arts and heritage grant applications, corporate partnerships, memberships and sales-related income initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to make a meaningful contribution to a distinctive cultural organisation, with real scope to shape the financial development function.
This position is generously funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
as part of our 'Built to Last: Strengthening the Modernist Society for the Next Generation' project. We are grateful to National Lottery players for making this work possible.
Job Requirements
Proven track record of successful grant fundraising from trusts, foundations, and/or public sector funders.
Demonstrable experience of writing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports.
Sound understanding of the UK arts, culture, and/or heritage funding landscape and the range of public sector funding bodies operating within it.
Experience of managing a fundraising pipeline and working to income targets.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences and funders.
Strong research skills and attention to detail.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
Commitment to The Modernist Society CIC's mission and values.
Job Responsibilities
Trusts & Foundations
Public Sector Arts & Heritage Grants
Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships
General Fundraising & Development
Mamberships
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Fundraising & Development Officer
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Fundraising & Development Officer
Job: Fundraising & Development Officer
Organisation: The Modernist Society
Postcode: M1 2EQ
How to Apply
Application information and Job Description available from the Apply Now link below.
Deadline 5pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.
- Contact name: Jack Hale
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Modernist Society
The Modernist Society is a social enterprise (Community Interest Company) dedicated to celebrating modernist architecture and design through events, exhibitions and publishing. Our publications arm ‘The Modernist’ is a small publisher based in Manchester, responsible for the modernist magazine alongside associated books, zines, photo books and guides related to the architecture and design of the 20th and 21st centuries.