Head of Major Gifts and Legacies

Head of Major Gifts and Legacies 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) Permanent contract Hybrid working with 2 days on-site minimum £58,162 - £61,820 Application deadline: 12:00 Monday, 26 January. About the role: The Head of Major Gifts and Legacies is a pivotal senior role within the Development department, responsible for devising and executing the strategy to substantially grow income from our most generous supporters: High-Net-Worth Individuals, major philanthropists, and Legacy Gifts (Bequests). Our ambitious programme of research, galleries refurbishment, public engagement and international collaboration relies on significant philanthropic partnership. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising leader to secure transformative support and ensure the Museum''s ability to preserve, study, and share its unparalleled collection for future generations. You will be expected to manage a personal portfolio of top-tier prospects capable of giving seven-figure gifts, translating the Museum''s complex scholarly and curatorial objectives into compelling, inspirational Cases for Support. Key areas of responsibility: Develop and implement the comprehensive Major Gifts and Legacies strategy, ensuring strategic alignment with the Museum''s Masterplan and specific capital, endowment, and collection-based priorities. Lead, coach, and inspire the Major Gifts and Legacy giving teams, setting ambitious targets and upholding best-in-class stewardship and ..... full job details .....