Development Assistant

An ideal opportunity for a bright and confident team player in the early stages of their career to join a fundraising team at a major arts organisation and to learn from working as part of a team of committed fundraising professionals. The Development Assistant is a vital role in the LPO Development Department and will contribute to philanthropic fundraising activity across the department, with a specific focus on supporting the areas of Individual Giving and Trusts & Foundations, as well as supporting the smooth running of all Development department events.
The role has direct responsibility for delivering and growing the Orchestra’s Friends scheme, as well as supporting in the diversifying the Orchestra’s Trusts & Foundations income stream by identifying and preparing applications to a range of grant-making bodies. The Development Assistant will act as an enthusiastic representative for the LPO in all of its work, and support the wider Development team with database, financial processing and other administrative tasks.

The post-holder will take the lead on the Development Department’s regular supporter e-news communications, as well as carrying the responsibility for the effective administration of departmental finance functions utilising the full scope of the Tessitura fundraising database. There will also be a strong research and administrative function, with the post-holder supporting the work of the Senior Development Manager, Trusts & Foundations Manager, Development Director and Campaigns & Projects Director in particular as they seek both revenue and campaign funding for the Orchestra.

As well as being an integral position in the Development team, this role will also bring the post-holder into regular contact with staff across the organisation. The post-holder will also be expected to develop strong relationships with the Orchestra’s musicians as well as staff at the Southbank Centre.