DEVEOPMENT ASSISTANT

Full time permanent contract, 37 hours per week + 5% pension contribution, staff ticket allocation, 33 days annual leave (+Birthday and Christmas Eve)

Cheltenham Festivals is a pioneering charitable organisation that creates world-class cultural
experiences through its annual Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals and outreach
programmes. 

Our mission is to collaborate to create experiences which bring joy, spark curiosity, connect
communities and inspire change, to create a world in which everyone can explore and create
culture. We are a catalyst for creativity, learning, and innovation—fostering talent, building
community engagement, and championing access to culture. 

We are seeking a Development Assistant to support our fundraising and partnerships activity.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and the wider Development team, you will provide
high-quality administrative support, research new business and fundraising opportunities, assist with
proposals, applications and impact reporting, and help ensure partner commitments are delivered
accurately and on time. You will also support relationship management with sponsors and
supporters, including attending Festivals and events.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong
written and verbal communication skills. You will be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly
Excel, and have experience of working with CRM systems. You will be proactive, friendly and
comfortable building relationships, with an interest in the arts and charity sector.

If you have any further questions, please contact us via the email address to the right of this advert.

For a downloadable job description and application form please click on Apply Now.

Cheltenham Festivals is an equal opportunities employer who embraces the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual differences in their identities, background or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment.