Head of Individual Giving; maternity cover

Head of Individual Giving (maternity cover)

Our organisation (OAE) is recruiting a fixed‑term Head of Individual Giving as maternity cover, starting early March 2026. The role lasts 10 months.

The OAE Development team raises over £1 million annually. The Head of Individual Giving will secure funds towards this target and manage all Individual Giving, including our Patrons and Friends programmes. The successful candidate will raise funds to support the OAE’s concert activity, education work and pioneering residency at Acland Burghley School. You will line‑manage the two Development Officers and work closely with the Development Director, the Development team and the CEO.

You will deliver high‑quality stewardship for our individual supporters through communications, regular meetings and special events, including a Gala celebrating OAE’s 40th anniversary in June 2026. You will also build a network of prospective supporters, introducing them to OAE’s work through concerts, visits to Acland Burghley School and supporters’ events.

Managing and developing relationships with individual supporters – Friends, Patrons, legacy pledgers and prospects. Building and maintaining a robust donor pipeline in Tessitura, researching potential supporters, and implementing effective cultivation and stewardship strategies. Accurate processing of donations and direct debits, co‑leading the Friends scheme, overseeing the legacy programme, and planning high‑quality supporter events such as Patrons’ trips, galas and concert stewardship.

Collaboration with colleagues, Board members and Trustees to identify new individual donor opportunities and support wider fundraising campaigns.

Data management – accurate recording, analysis and optimisation of supporter information within Tessitura, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and Fundraising Regulator requirements. Line‑managing the Development Officers, supporting financial accuracy in fundraising income, assisting with Gift Aid and audit processes, and undertaking additional tasks that contribute to the effective running of the Development team and the organisation.

To find out more and for details on how to apply, please see the recruitment pack. The Final date to receive applications is 17:00 on Sunday 11 January 2026. Interviews will take place the week commencing 12 January 2026.