Fundraising Growth Manager

English Touring Opera Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opera company in Sheffield seeks an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join their Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing voluntary income and applying for grants from trusts and foundations. Strong fundraising experience, teamwork, and persuasive writing skills are essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to an award-winning organization's mission to make opera accessible to all. Applications are due by 9am on Friday 20 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising with a successful track record.
• Ability to write persuasive applications for trusts and foundations.
• Experience managing a team or collaboration in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Development team to grow voluntary income.
• Write applications for Trust and Foundation grants.
• Manage the Trusts & Foundations Officer.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Teamwork

Persuasive writing

Job description

A dynamic opera company in Sheffield seeks an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join their Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing voluntary income and applying for grants from trusts and foundations. Strong fundraising experience, teamwork, and persuasive writing skills are essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to an award-winning organization's mission to make opera accessible to all. Applications are due by 9am on Friday 20 February 2026.