Development and Fundraising Manager

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Development and Fundraising Manager

£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary, essential car user allowance + Local Government Pension Scheme

12-month Fixed Term contract (with the possibility of extension subject to funding)

Full time 37 hours per week

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P2520

About the role

St Albans Museums is an award-winning museum service managing a diverse portfolio of historic and cultural sites. These include Verulamium Museum, the Hypocaust, the 15th‑century Clock Tower, and the dynamic St Albans Museum + Gallery in the heart of the city centre.

We are now seeking an ambitious and experienced individual to lead fundraising and development activity across our museums.

A strategic thinker and motivated self‑starter, you will be empowered to review and analyse recent fundraising audits and prospect research, translating these into clear, achievable fundraising strategies. You will be responsible for delivering these strategies and embedding a sustainable approach to income generation.

Working closely with the Museums Management Team, colleagues across the service, and the St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust, you will develop and deliver tailored fundraising activity. This will include onsite donations, applications to trusts and foundations, and building relationships with corporate sponsors and private donors.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a proven track record of managing fundraising and development activity, ideally within museums, galleries, or the wider cultural sector. Creative, driven, and confident, you will be a motivating leader with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, capable of building and shaping this area of work from the ground up.

This is an exciting time to join St Albans Museums. Having achieved National Portfolio Organisation status in 2023, we are now focused on expanding and building on our achievements. Working closely with the Museums Management Team and the St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust, you will play a key role in maximising fundraising income to ensure the museums can continue to bring high‑quality art and culture to St Albans.

We offer flexible working arrangements, and different working patterns can be discussed to suit the successful candidate. However, as a member of the Museums Management Team, some onsite weekend and evening working will be required to support events and activities.

Join us in making St Albans City and District. We put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Farhana Begum, Arts, Tourism, Heritage and Culture Manager on farhana.begum@stalbans.gov.uk

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 01 June 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 08 June 2026