Fundraising Consultant

The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Fundraiser to lead on match-funding a £2.65m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Benton End Revived: the renewal and redevelopment of Benton End, a Grade II listed Tudor property with significant artistic, horticultural, and social heritage. The goal is to transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines''s art school and garden legacy. This commission covers the Development Phase of a Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout. The redevelopment of Benton End seeks to: Conserve and restore the Grade II listed house and associated gardens structures Create inclusive and accessible facilities for learning, exhibitions, and residencies Respect and celebrate the site''s layered heritage, including its significance in queer history Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in all design choices Enable operational and financial sustainability through a mixed-use business model The fundraising consultant will be responsible for raising a total of £2.7m by December 2027. This comprises £1.8m in gifts or pledges in order to match-fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund''s Delivery Phase grant of £2.65m; and the ..... full job details .....