Head of Development

At an incredibly exciting time for Music Masters, we're seeking an exceptional, dynamic Head of Development to grow fundraised income and help us to supercharge our national impact. This position offers an experienced and outgoing fundraising leader the unique opportunity to play a pivotal strategic role for one of the UK's most enterprising and innovative music education organisations, including the chance to develop a brand-new fundraising strategy from 2026. The ambitious fundraising targets of the charity (£1.327 million in 2024/25) are matched by the ambitions of the programme delivery teams and our desire to make music education and the music sector accessible and equitable.

Music Masters' primary sources of fundraised income are trusts and foundations and individuals, with support from the corporate sector being a newer area of focus. The Head of Development will be able to confidently and methodically build income across each of these income streams, in addition to planning and delivering inspiring events and campaigns, developing legacy giving, strengthening our individual donor base, and uncovering and pursuing opportunities to develop income in new and exciting ways.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will enjoy high-level collaboration with Music Masters' Development Committee Chair and our newly appointed Chair of Trustees, Stuart Mason. You will be responsible for leading and developing a talented team of fundraisers, and for the right candidate this role brings with it the opportunity to progress to Development Director as we seek to grow our fundraising capacity and capability, enabling us to reach thousands more children through our groundbreaking national programmes.

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave, public holidays + office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Contributory Pension including 5% employer contribution
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
• A flexible approach to working to support work-life balance

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