Development Manager – SS Great Britain

job
  • Full Time
  • Bristol
  • £36,000 GBP / Year
  • Applications have closed

Website SS Great Britain

Brunel’s SS Great Britain tells the incredible story of one of Britain’s greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history. In 1970, the SS Great Britain Project brought the rusting shell of the SS Great Britain home from the Falkland Islands, braving 8,000 miles of stormy sea, in an attempt to save it from ruin and keep its story alive. That ‘project’ became the SS Great Britain Trust, and today with your help, we continue to care for the ship and Brunel collections for the good of everybody, for all time.

About the Role

In the 54 years since the SS Great Britain returned to Bristol, the SS Great Britain Trust has taken forward the work of the pioneering volunteers who saved the ship, transforming a rusting hulk into one of the city’s leading visitor attractions and a groundbreaking story of maritime history and conservation.  We are rated as one of the top 20 museums in the UK, with over 80 staff, more than 150 volunteers and approximately 140,000 visitors per year.

The Trust is looking for a 12-month, maternity cover, Development Manager to play a key role in maximising income for the SS Great Britain Trust through Corporate, Trust and individual fundraising. You will be a persuasive and influential communicator who likes building and deepening relationships with funders, and you will enjoy providing supportive line management to two fundraisers.

It’s a really exciting time at the Trust as we are fundraising for a significant capital project, in addition to an award-winning education programme. You will have the opportunity to shape our fundraising plans and use your experience and expertise to develop and test new fundraising initiatives.

To apply

Please visit our website Development Manager – fixed term – SS Great Britain and download the Applicant Pack and Application Form. Please send completed applications to jobs@ssgreatbritain.org

For queries, or if you require the documents in an alternative format, please email jobs@ssgreatbritain.org