Development Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Blackheath Halls


Job Summary

Blackheath Halls is looking for an enthusiastic Development Manager to fundraise for our wide-ranging programme and historic building.

Job Description

This role would suit someone who enjoys a wide breadth of fundraising activity, from researching and submitting funding applications for our community engagement programme to building and sustaining relationships with high level donors.

Having been through a multi-million pound building transformation over the past ten years, Blackheath Halls has a strong track record in fundraising. We raise over £100,000 annually towards our Community Engagement activity, thanks to generous individual donors, Trusts and Foundations and our Friends and Patrons scheme.

We are now looking for a Development Manager to join our passionate and committed staff team and build on these foundations to ensure the continued financial health of the charity.

Please note that this role is being offered on a part-time permanent basis (28 hours per week). However, we are open to discussion about full-time hours or taking this on as a freelance role with the right candidate.

The overall purpose of this role is to take responsibility for fundraising for Blackheath Halls. Working on charitable trust applications, soliciting and following up on pledged donations and maintaining and building relationships with local supporters, this is a varied and fast-paced role.

Job Requirements

Educated to A level standard or equivalent
Working in a customer/client-focused environment
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong written communication skills
Strong IT Skills including MSOffice applications e.g. Excel & Word
Enthusiasm for the arts and cultural and community events, particularly
those of Blackheath Halls and Trinity Laban
Enthusiasm for fundraising and development
Shows initiative, generates ideas, and takes ownership of projects and activities
Ability to form productive relationships with others quickly
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Target driven with the motivation to meet or exceed them
Excellent planning/project management skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 18 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Blackheath Halls

Postcode: SE3 9RQ

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