Head of Artistic Planning
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual to join Dunedin Consort as its Head of Artistic Planning on a full-time basis. Do note that due to the nature of our work, candidates will be expected to work some evenings and weekends, and travel internationally as required by our touring schedule.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ experience of working in an arts environment, preferably the performing arts, as well as a passion for classical music. The position would suit someone currently working in arts administration with experience in project planning, strategic development and fundraising. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to coordinate complex projects, have an exceptional eye for detail, and be adept at forming excellent relationships.
Based at the Dunedin Consort office in Edinburgh, this post has responsibility for delivering the production of the Dunedin Consort annual programme of concerts, events, and educational activities, providing a supporting role to the Chief Executive and the Music Director.
Application process:
Please ensure you download and read the full Application Pack before applying. To submit an application, please send a copy of your C.V. to Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, at jo@dunedin-consort.org.uk, along with a covering letter explaining why you would like to work with Dunedin Consort and how you believe your skills fit the requirements of the role. Please aim for your CV to be no longer than two pages.
Pre-application conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role or the company in advance of applying, please contact Jo Buckley at jo@dunedin-consort.org.uk.
If you have any disability that prevents you from following the application process as described, please contact the office on 0131 516 3718.
Deadline for applications: Friday 5th April 2019, 5pm
Interviews: Week beginning 22nd April 2019
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 based on experience
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Development Manager
Dunedin Consort is one of the UK’s leading ensembles specialising in historically informed performance, widely recognised for its world-class performance standards and imaginative approach to concerts and recordings.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual to join Dunedin Consort as its Development Manager on a part-time basis (3 days per week).
We are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising and has a strong interest in the music sector. We are a small, dynamic and friendly team, and this is an ideal post for someone who wants to help make a real difference. The purpose of the role is to help Dunedin Consort build on our existing fundraising efforts, increase our funding by expanding our base of donors and supporters, expand our legacy work, and identify grant-giving bodies and foundations sympathetic to our aims.
Based primarily at the Dunedin Consort office in central Edinburgh, together with the Chief Executive you will prepare grant applications, develop compelling cases for support based upon our existing and planned projects, and identify potential funders. You will develop and implement a fundraising strategy for increasing Dunedin Consort’s income streams both from individuals and corporate sponsors, manage relationships with our current supporters, maintain the donor database and manage supporters’ events. This will include hosting private receptions during our performances, bringing supporters to rehearsals and outreach activities, and coordinating corporate events.
We are looking for candidates with extensive experience of fundraising or related roles, with excellent writing and research skills, and confident working with fundraising database systems (we use Salesforce NPSP).
APPLICATIONS
Please ensure you download and read the full Application Pack before applying. Please send a copy of your C.V. to Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, at jo@dunedin-consort.org.uk, along with a covering letter explaining why you would like to work with Dunedin Consort and how you believe your skills fit the requirements of the role. Please aim for your C.V. to be no longer than two pages.
Pre-application conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role or the company in advance of applying, please contact Jo Buckley at jo@dunedin-consort.org.uk.
If you have any disability that prevents you from following the application process as described, please contact the office on 0131 516 3718.
Deadline for applications: Friday 12th April 2019, 5pm
Interviews: week beginning 29th April 2019
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 Pro Rata based on experience.
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