Development Assistant

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent Contract

The Development Department’s key purpose is to increase the generation of income in order to enable the Collection to achieve its core aims and sustain and increase the supporter base of the museum. Alongside a fundraising revenue income target, the Development Department is seeking to raise funds to create an endowment for the Collection (to reach a £20 million target) and to complete the museum’s Masterplan of capital works.

The Development Assistant’s role is to assist the Director of Development, the Head of Development, the Development Officers, and Membership Assistant in delivering the revenue and capital targets. Funding is generated from: individual major donors and Members of our high-level supporter scheme, charitable trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship, legacy, on-site and online donations and low-level Membership scheme. Supporter care and personal stewardship (i.e. events, lectures, and exclusive trips) play an important part in our strategy; especially as such activities generate further support. The Development Assistant may also be required to assist the Director’s Office from time to time.

The Development Department works closely with all departments at the museum and effective internal communication is crucial for the success of the department. This role reports to the Head of Development.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this role is between £27,500 and £28,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience. In addition, the post-holder will receive 25 days paid annual leave including bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme
  Alpha – a defined benefit occupational pension scheme (28.97%)
  Partnership pension account - a stakeholder pension
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service
  Interest free season ticket loan
  Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme
  Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
  Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• First Aiders
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.00 to 17.00. However, some flexibility will be expected as the need to participate in fundraising events or wider museum activities will arise.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to recruitment@wallacecollection.org by midnight 23/02/2025. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place week commencing 24/02/2025. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: April 2025

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Development Assistant Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Development Assistant

The Wallace Collection Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form