Philanthropy Officer

Full-time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £33,965 inclusive of London Allowance per annum
Reference: 25.000018

The Royal Academy of Music is a creative and vibrant workplace with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 60 countries. Many of the world's leading musicians and performers have studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow's musical leaders across several disciplines, including Classical Performance, Composition, Opera, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. Integral to the musical training we offer is the opportunity to perform; in an average year, the Academy runs a vibrant programme of around 500 events.

Philanthropy plays a significant role in the life of the Academy and supports our mission to develop and educate the musicians of tomorrow. The Royal Academy of Music's Future campaign was launched in 2022 with a target of £60m, making it the most ambitious campaign for a conservatoire outside the US. Having exceeded that target, we have now extended the Campaign to £100 million.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Philanthropy Officer to play a key role within the Academy's dynamic and successful Advancement team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the Academy by building and nurturing meaningful relationships with individual donors contributing between £1,000 and £10,000. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Donor Relations and High Value Giving teams to grow and enhance our Patrons programme. You will help drive strategy, craft compelling messaging, and deliver exceptional stewardship to deepen donor engagement and support.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong administrative, organisational, and prioritisation skills to the table. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing CRM or donor database systems are essential. Just as important are your excellent communication skills and your ability to passionately convey the Academy's mission to current and prospective supporters.

You will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, and your natural enthusiasm for relationship-building will shine through in everything you do. Strong writing skills and a collaborative spirit are a must.

Experience in arts or higher education fundraising is highly desirable, as is a genuine interest in music and the arts.

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Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 (midnight) on Sunday 29 June 2025.

The recruitment process will involve two stages of interview, the first of which will be an online preliminary discussion with the hiring team on Monday 7 July 2025 with second round interviews on-site on Friday 11 July 2025.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.