Fundraising Events Executive

Fundraising Events Executive

Do you have experience of planning and delivering in-person events? Would you like the opportunity to deliver fundraising events to attract, engage and retain high value supporters of the Science Museum?

About us

As the UK's leading centre of science engagement and the most visited museum by school groups in the UK, the Science Museum is inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers - the problem-solvers of tomorrow. Fundraising is key to delivering our bold, strategic ambitions.

We are now recruiting for a Fundraising Events Executive based at the Science Museum in London, with hybrid working available. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.

About the role

As Fundraising Events Executive, you will enable us to grow our income by delivering fundraising events that provide prospective and current supporters with an outstanding experience of the Science Museum Group.

You will be supporting the delivery and development of a series of cultivation and stewardship events across the Science Museum Group although predominately at the Science Museum in London, that attract, engage and retain high value supporters.

From bespoke tours and exclusive lectures to networking receptions, and launch events, you will help to create a world-class supporter experience that inspires individuals, companies and trusts to engage with and support the museums.

About you

Joining us you will have experience in planning and delivering in-person events, working to agreed budgets to deliver events within agreed costs, with an understanding of how events can be used to contribute to high value fundraising. You will have good organisational and project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Crucially, you will be a good communicator, able to build relationships and collaborate with others effectively. You will have experience of using stakeholder management skills and be able to work in partnership, negotiate and build consensus.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.

• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.

• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.

• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.

• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.

• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.

• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.

• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.

• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.