Job DescriptionGlasgow Life is looking for a Senior Development Officer to join us on a full-time and fixed term contract for a period of 3 years (end of Dec ).
As Senior Development Officer, you will be joining our ambitious Development and Fundraising Team.
You will be part of a dedicated team, which generates external funding for important and inspiring projects.Your focus will be to support a major capital fundraising campaign to redevelop an iconic Glasgow Museum.
The People's Palace will undergo a transformational refurbishment project to create a community-led museum that builds on our ground-breaking approach of involving and empowering people.
You will support the vision to create one of the world's most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums.About Glasgow Life Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport.
Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life.
We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow.
Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city's visitor economy.
We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow's international reputation.
Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.The role As a Senior Development Officer, you'll be an integral part of the team and will secure funding from a range of external funding sources including Charitable Trusts/Foundations and major donors.
Partnering with significant donors and funders, you will work with ambitious colleagues to create compelling proposals to develop funding bids and proposals and to cultivate long-term donor relationships.
Reporting to the Head of Development you will work alongside an established team.The candidate If you're interested in joining us as a Senior Development Officer, you'll need: • Degree or relevant fundraising qualifications and considerable experience of working in a fundraising/development office.• Track record in raising five and six figure levels of philanthropic funding from Trusts and Foundations, major donors, statutory sources, and other external funders.• Experience of securing funding for capital appeals and projects.• Experience of preparing successful and compelling fundraising applications, proposals, and donor reports.• Experience of managing relationships with funders and of developing effective stewardship and cultivation programmes.You can read the full person specification for this role under the '