Head of Development

In 2017, The Postal Museum will open a new heritage attraction in Central London, with two experiences in one.  Alongside the story of British social and communications history, we will offer a subterranean ride on the old Post Office Underground Railway – Mail Rail. This new museum and attraction will enable us to showcase the extraordinary stories from five centuries of one of the country’s most iconic services, grow our educational charity work and fundamentally change the way the organisation engages with its audiences. The Postal Museum will welcome over 180,000 visitors a year, along with a further 400,000 through our public events programme, digital and outreach offers. The Postal Museum will represent a significant addition to London’s cultural landscape.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 To lead on the ongoing development and implementation of our Fundraising strategy and delivery plans

 To deliver against fundraising targets across a variety of donor types

 To lead and evolve our Development team

 To act as an active, effective and important member of TPM’s senior management team (SMT) 
 
The successful applicant will help us conclude our transition from capital fundraising activity into a revenue focused campaign and ensure the organisation has the culture, people, plans and systems in place to ensure we can fundraise effectively. Suiting an ambitious individual keen to make their mark with a high profile cultural offer, the Head of Development will lead our Development team and work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver on ambitious fundraising goals and further develop our strategic and practical approach to fundraising.