Development Manager

London Mozart Players are seeking a new Development Manager to help this historic orchestra continue to delight and educate diverse audiences across the UK.Location: LondonWho we areFounded in 1949 by Harry Blech to delight audiences with the works of Mozart and Haydn, London Mozart Players
(LMP) is one of the world’s finest chamber ensembles, dedicated to harnessing the passion and talent of our musicians so our audiences can revel in the joy of world-class live performance.But don’t let their name mislead you – the LMP doesn’t just play in London, and they certainly don’t just play Mozart! Well-known internationally for working with many of the world’s greatest conductors and soloists, they’re proud to have developed a reputation for making and playing adventurous, ambitious and accessible music.LMP have a unique musical pedigree; its rich history connects it to the greatest names in classical music, while its pioneering approach to music-making marks the orchestra as a leader in terms of outreach, education and diversity. They are a versatile chamber orchestra of the 21st century, dedicated to reaching new audiences with classical music.Pushing the perceived boundaries of classical music, LMP has recently performed live film scores played on top of a shopping mall car park, a house music set at Croydon’s Box Park with young DJ/producer Shift K3Y, as well as free concerts in libraries for children.As one of the original pioneers of classical music for the public good, LMP carries out regular orchestral outreach work as we believe music is for everyone. They visit schools with little or no music provision to introduce children to classical instruments and allow them to play side-by-side with professional musicians – inspiring life-long passion and the next generation of musicians. They also provide concert tickets and cover travel costs to allow underprivileged children the chance to see the orchestra perform live.This is all paid for by the LMP’s ‘Equal Play’ scheme which also allows them to perform at elderly care homes so that everyone has access to music.About the roleLMP receive no core Arts Council funding, so they rely solely on ticket sales and the support of their donors to continue their work. This is why this Development Manager role is critical to the orchestra. The Development Team, the orchestra players and the Trustees have uniquely close relationships, with everyone buying into the importance of fundraising and willing to play their part.This vital role will see you:Lead on creating a new fundraising strategy.Be the face of fundraising at LMP, holding important relationships with donors, colleagues and players, and internal and external stakeholders.Develop, build and maintain a pipeline of support across all income streams identified as areas of interest, with specific focus on:Individual GivingMajor DonorEventsCorporateEnsure integration between different fundraising functions so income is maximised, and no opportunities are missed.Line manage the Development Team.Be a key part of the senior leadership team.Who we are looking forWe are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture. An expert in individual giving, mid-level and major donor fundraising would be highly advantageous.You will be an adept relationship builder who can communicate effectively across a diverse range of audiences. As a natural leader, you will be comfortable collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation.Suitable candidates will be engaged, interested and passionate about music, not just classical, with an understanding that the arts are an essential part of society and can convey that convincingly to donors.If that piques your interest, please complete the form on the ‘How to apply’ tab for access to the job description and to apply today.For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:If you would like to know more about this role please contact Josh Larkin
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