Head of Development

This is a newly developed position, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Development department. The role reports to the Director of Advancement, who has overall responsibility for LSO fundraising, with a particular focus on launching and leading a new international campaign in support of the LSO’s endowment fund. The role also works closely with the LSO’s Managing Director and Heads of Department across the company. The position will lead the team with responsibility for implementing the LSO’s strategy to grow fundraised income and will work with colleagues to further develop this strategy and ensure that revenue fundraising targets are met.  

Relationships are central to this role and the ability to build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the Orchestra is critical. The ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders including members of the Orchestra and other staff members is essential. Knowledge of and an interest in classical music is highly desirable, although not essential.  

As well as maintaining an overview of fundraising activity, the Head of Development is responsible for ensuring that individual donors receive appropriate recognition for their support, that contractual obligations with sponsors are met, and that the terms of grants from trusts, foundations and statutory funders are observed. Overseeing the delivery of events – from small recitals to large fundraising galas – is also an important element of the role.  

This role offers the opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a central role in contributing to a successful organisation with a high profile internationally and ambitious plans for the years ahead. 

Comprising 13 members of staff, the Department’s objective is to generate income from corporate supporters, trusts and foundations, individual donors, special events and the statutory sector, in support of the LSO’s activities both in the UK a