2030 Campaigns Manager - fixed term, two year contract
(35 hours per week, full time)
We are seeking a highly organised and personable individual to play a key role in shaping Charleston's future by leading high-profile projects for its £15 million endowment and 50th anniversary campaigns, helping secure the organisation's legacy as it approaches 2030.
Duties and Responsibilities
Endowment Campaign
- Coordinate projects and activities supporting Charleston’s £15 million endowment campaign.
- Support the planning and delivery of a major fundraising auction
- Coordinate relationships with artists, collectors, galleries, supporters, trustees and other partners involved in the delivery of Charleston's 2030 campaigns.
- Manage project plans, communications, events and reporting related to campaign activity.
- Support stewardship and engagement opportunities for campaign supporters.
- Prepare briefing materials, reports and updates for senior leadership and trustees.
50 for 50 Campaign
- Coordinate Charleston's 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030, bringing important works from private ownership into Charleston's collection where they can be made accessible to the public, including the leadership of high-profile off-site exhibitions promoting the campaign.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking prospects, pledges, gifts, acquisitions and bequests.
- Work closely with the Heads of Development and Collections & Research to establish effective processes for identifying, monitoring and securing potential acquisitions.
- Coordinate stewardship and communications for donors, collectors and supporters contributing to the campaign.
- Support the accessioning process by coordinating information, documentation and communication between donors, curatorial colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Monitor progress against campaign targets and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and trustees.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder will be expected to take on additional tasks when required; these tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.
Essential
- Experience coordinating complex projects, campaigns, exhibitions or events.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience establishing and managing systems and processes to support projects, campaigns or stakeholder relationships.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- An interest in visual arts, heritage, museums, galleries or the cultural sector.
Desirable
- Experience working in the arts, heritage or cultural sector.
- Experience delivering exhibitions, auctions or public-facing events.
- Experience working with artists, galleries, collectors or cultural organisations.
- Experience supporting donor stewardship or membership programmes.
- Experience working with trustees, volunteers or senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the Bloomsbury group, Charleston and its collections.
Apply today!
Charleston is committed to equal and equitable opportunities, and to becoming a workforce that represents the diversity of our community. We positively encourage applications from Disabled people, Global Majority people, and working-class people, as people from these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Application deadline: Sunday 23 August, 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September at Charleston in Lewes, BN7 1AB
To apply, please email a covering letter of no more than 2 pages detailing how you meet the person specification, along with a CV to [email protected]
Alternatively, you can submit a link to an audio or video file that details how you meet the person specification, with an overview of your professional experience and skills. This should be no more than 10 minutes.
Interview process
Shortlisting
We will create a shortlist of applicants for interview based entirely on merit and suitability for the role, assessed against the person specification. If you are not selected to progress to the interview stage, we will let you know the outcome of the shortlisting process. Due to capacity, we’re unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Interviews We will share the core interview questions with you in advance so you can feel prepared. There may be a few questions that won’t be shared ahead of time, but we’ll keep these to a minimum. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the interview process, please do let us know in advance, we’re happy to help. If you’re not successful following the interview, you’re welcome to request feedback on your performance. All positions at Charleston are offered subject to the following conditions:
- Receipt of two satisfactory references
- Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.
For further questions about the role, please email [email protected].
Pay: £27,700.00-£33,800.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewes BN8 6LL
