Development Manager; Capital Appeal & Individual Giving

The Charterhouse is one of London’s most historic and atmospheric sites, which has been an important medieval monastery, a grand Tudor mansion, and home to a pioneering charity established in 1611. For over 400 years, we have served as an almshouse, providing a home and community for our residents who are aged 60 and over with a housing, financial or social need.

Today, the Charterhouse is a thriving charity that balances provision of a home and care for our residents with a vibrant public engagement programme, and a busy commercial venue hire offer. It is a friendly, interesting and unique place to work. We are custodians of a Grade I and II listed buildings, including some of the most important Tudor buildings in London, and we are entering an exciting phase of development to secure the fabric of these buildings for future generations.

We are therefore looking for a proactive and versatile Development Manager to lead the fundraising efforts for our vital Capital Projects programme. This role is a fixed-term appointment to help secure the funds needed to restore and develop buildings on our historic estate with a focus on Wash-house Court, The Norfolk Cloister and the Chapel.

You will work with the Chief Executive and the fundraising consultant to help develop and deliver the fundraising strategy. This will include identifying and cultivating individual donors for these heritage projects as well as relevant trusts and foundations and working with colleagues on a National Lottery Heritage Fund application. Alongside this, you will oversee our Friends’ Programme and re-launch our dormant Legacies programme.

You will lead on delivery and administration: managing the Raiser’s Edge database, working with the Finance team to process all income, and acting as the lead for individual giving. You will also work with the Governors’ Development Committee and the Friends’ programme volunteer who assists one afternoon per week.

The position provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant contribution to an ambitious heritage site and an historic charitable mission, in the heart of London.

For further information please see the supporting document, and to apply send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.