Scottish Ballet

SCOTTISH BALLET

Job description

1. / Job title: Development Officer (52-week, fixed term contract)
2. / Location: Glasgow
3. / Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Development
4. / Main purpose of job:

• To work as part of the FundraisingDevelopment Team, to reach and increase targets for revenue generation from the public, trust and private sectors, and from local, national and international sources.

• To generate at least significantincome through a range of funding streams includingindividuals, corporates, trusts andfoundations.

5. / Key accountabilities:

• As part of the Development team, drive forward individual giving and actively seek new corporate relationships, memberships and sponsorships to increase income in this area.

Research, prepare and coordinate applications and reports to Charitable Trusts and Foundations.

• Actively seek new relationships and opportunities to secure new trust and foundation income.

• Implement action plans for stewardship, cultivation and research.

• Monitor and report to donors and funders, and draw down pledged funds as laid out in grant contracts or gift agreements.

• Manage and attend cultivation events.

• Actively and strategically use the Tessitura CRM system to facilitate a successful fundraising programme.

• Assist with any other reasonable tasks.

6. / Key relationships:

Internal

The postholder will have some contact with everyone within the organisation. However, the key relationships are as follows:
FundraisingDevelopment Team
Chief Executive/Executive Producer
Artistic Director
Education and Marketing & Communications Teams

External

Charitable Trusts and Foundations
Actual and potential corporate sponsors
Individual supporters
7. / Capability profile:

Qualifications

Educated to Degree level or equivalent.

Membership of the Institute of Fundraising is desirable.

Experience

A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising role, ideally in the cultural sector, with a proven track record of success.
Experience of raising funds from trust and foundations.
Experience of working with a fundraising database or CRM system.

Practical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Efficient administration and maintenance of office systems.
Maintenance of databases and records.
Strong IT skills.

Disposition/attitude

Exceptionally results-oriented, a natural inclination to drive targets forward, exceeding expectation and with an ambitious definition of success.
A passionate interest in the arts and a fundamental belief in Scottish Ballet and its objectives.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise a range of competing activities.
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team, and contribute new ideas.
Respect for confidentiality at the highest level.
Flexibility of personal commitments to cope with travel, touring, and attending performances and other events in the evenings and at weekends.
8. / Additional information:

General Terms and Conditions

Contract: 52-week, fixed term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week (normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. However, this post is required to work flexibly, including evening and weekend working)
Salary:In the region of £23,000 (more may be available for an exceptional candidate)
Holiday allowance: 29 days annual leave per annum, plus the 9 public holidays recognised by the Company.
Probationary period: 13 weeks
Notice period: 1 week during probationary period and 12 weeks thereafter
9. / Application Process:
To apply for this position, please download an application pack:

Please note that CV applications will NOT be accepted
Completed applications should be sent to:
By email -

By post -
Laura Keceyapan, Administration Officer, Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Requests for additional information should be directed to Joanna Millard, Administration Manager, directly on 0141 331 2931 and NOT to the Recruitment Campaign email address
Deadline for applications: Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10am
Interviews will run at Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, and candidates should be available to attend overTuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7, 2014, as required (times to be confirmed)
Interview task: All candidates invited to interview will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation on the following -
Why would an organisation, individual or a trust support Scottish Ballet, and how would you develop and implement that case for support?
10. / Scottish Ballet is Scotland’s national dance company. As a truly national company, Scottish Ballet performs across the UK, and the Company’s long history of touring internationally includes visits to the USA, China and Europe. As well as presenting in conventional venues, Scottish Ballet continually seeks new creative opportunities to promote and showcase its work to the widest possible audience, be it through new media, in unusual locations, or at one-off events.
The Company has strong classical technique at the root of all of its work. Its broad repertoire includes both classical and fiercely contemporary works, including seminal pieces from the 20th century modern ballet canon, signature works by living choreographers, new commissions from revered contemporary choreographers, and full-length narratives re-imagined with fresh relevance for a contemporary audience, creating a unique artistic identity.
Scottish Ballet provides a comprehensive education and outreach programme to complement its production and touring activity. Education initiatives and classes include work with people of all ages and abilities, and Scottish Ballet’s Associate Programme encourages young dancers to train for a career in the industry. As part of this commitment to broadening audiences, Scottish Ballet was the first dance company in the UK to offer live audio-description for the visually impaired and maintains a programme of regular audio-described performances today.
In 2009, Scottish Ballet launched Scotland’s first ever conservatoire-based degree in Modern Ballet in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a three year full-time vocational degree which bridges what was previously a critical gap in dance training in Scotland, allowing young dancers to complete their professional training in Scotland for the first time.
Location:
In 2009, Scottish Ballet moved into its purpose-built home at the Tramway international arts centre in Glasgow, creating a production and presentation facility of a scale and artistic mix unrivalled in the UK. Designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, the building features three full-size dance studios, including the Peter Darrell Studio which is the largest dedicated dance rehearsal studio in Europe; a technical workshop; wardrobe facilities including a full workshop, fitting rooms, laundry and dying rooms, and shoe and costume stores; a small practice studio; a dedicated Education centre for classes and workshops; a fitness suite with Gyrotonic equipment; office space, and a social space and Green Room.
Glasgow:
Glasgow is one of the world’s top ten cities, as cited in a list compiled by travel guide company Lonely Planet. The city is home to cafés and bars hidden down cobbled lanes, world-famous restaurants and a mix of boutique shops and Victorian architecture - all underpinned by a wealth of theatres, museums and galleries.If you prefer countryside life, you don't need to go far to find it; the city has more than 80 parks and green spaces, with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park just 40 mins away.
April 2014