Position Overview & Specifications

The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery. Founded in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since.

The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, displayed at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, central London. Academically, The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It offers a range of degree programmes in the History of Art, curating and the conservation of easel and wall paintings.

Philanthropy is a growing enabler to The Courtauld’s ambitions, and the Donor Relations Manager is a key member of the Philanthropy team within the wider Development Department. They will be responsible for the seamless stewardship and recognition of major gifts from a range of sources. We are looking for an individual with stewardship experience in the Higher Education or cultural sector, or a client-facing/donor recognition background with transferable skills, who enjoys working in a small, ambitious team and across an institution that is both a public facing Gallery and a Higher Education Institution.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please complete the online application, which will require you to supply a CV and a supporting statement of up to 1500 words. The supporting statement should set out how you meet the criteria of this position. Please explicitly address the criteria set out in the job description and person specification when preparing your statement.

Closing Date: 10 March 2023

Interview Date: First stage interviews week 20th March. Final stage interviews week 27th March

The Courtauld Institute of Art reserves the right to remove or close this vacancy earlier than the current closing date, depending on the volume of applications. We strongly encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience where possible.

The Courtauld is working towards improving and embedding equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £34,280.00-£39,111.00 per year

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