We’re looking for a Fundraising Campaign Manager
The Elizabeth Landmark is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Manager to help lead and deliver fundraising for an ambitious public art project in Northumberland.
This is a part-time role, and we welcome applications both from individuals seeking employment and from freelance fundraising consultants. Contract terms will be tailored accordingly.
Key details
Job Title: Fundraising Campaign Manager
Salary: Full Time Equivalent £35k - £50k
Reports to: Trustees and Project Coordinator
Hours: 2 - 3 days per week, with flexible working considered
Location: Hybrid, with periodic presence at Ray Demesne
Contract: 12 months / renewable depending on project progress
About The Elizabeth Landmark
The Elizabeth Landmark will be a major Northumbrian landscape sculpture at Cold Law, Northumberland, created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and her connection to the Commonwealth.
The project will create a significant new cultural destination in the region, bringing together public art, landscape and heritage in an extraordinary rural setting.
About the role
The Trustees are looking to appoint a member of staff or freelance consultant to organise, energise and implement fundraising for the project.
The postholder will lead the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy to help raise around £10m, working closely with the Trustees and the Curator. The role will involve shaping the campaign, managing donor relationships, identifying and researching prospects, and helping to build the systems, stewardship and infrastructure needed to support successful fundraising. This role is intended to provide the professional expertise and capacity needed to turn that opportunity into a structured fundraising programme.
Main responsibilities
The Fundraising Campaign Manager will:
develop and deliver the fundraising strategy for the project
identify, research and progress major donor, trust, corporate and grant opportunities
work closely with Trustees and the Curator to support donor engagement and fundraising activity
refine the case for support and identify opportunities for philanthropic, corporate and in-kind giving
put in place simple systems for prospect management, due diligence, stewardship and reporting
provide clear updates and strategic advice to Trustees as the campaign develops
help ensure fundraising activity is compliant, well-organised and professionally managed
About you
We are looking for someone with:
a strong track record in major gifts fundraising, ideally including six- and seven-figure gifts
experience of developing or leading significant fundraising campaigns
the ability to build relationships at a senior level and inspire confidence
strong strategic thinking, communication skills and fundraising judgment
experience of advising and supporting trustees or senior volunteers
knowledge of fundraising best practice, regulation and due diligence
an interest in ambitious cultural, heritage, landscape or public art projects
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, why this project inspires you and how you would approach the role to: info@elizabethlandmark.org.uk
Closing date: 31 August 2026
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