Development Officer (Funding)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individuals to take forward an exciting new role at Elgin Museum funded by Museums Galleries Scotland.

We’re looking for someone special who can bring a fresh and innovative approach to the funding of our Victorian museum, retaining all that is best in its current expression of heritage but fitting it for a new age, now with the additional challenge of adjusting to the Covid pandemic and its aftermath.

You will have a sound knowledge of finance and funding and a talent for building strong relationships. You will be able to work independently and to liaise successfully with other organisations and the staff and volunteers of the Museum.

You should either be educated to degree level or have equivalent qualification and/or experience. You should have proven experience in fundraising and grant management, and with the passion and creativity to develop and expand the Museum’s potential.

Please review the Job description or visit our website for more information about the role.

Application notes:

Please note this is a re-advertisement of the post.

Application is by letter, which should be sent with a supporting CV to: Vice-President, The Moray Society, Elgin Museum, 1 High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ, marked private and confidential or emailed to: elginmuseumevents@gmail.com Further information is available from this email address.

We recommend applicants visit our website to learn more about Elgin Museum and The Moray Society, and to view our Forward Plan 2022 – 2026 on our Policies page which outlines our strategic aims for the next 4 years (https://elginmuseum.org.uk/policies/elgin-museum-forward-plan-2022-2026/).

Closing date for applications: 7th December 2023 at 5pm. Interviews will be held (virtually) between 13th - 30th April 2023.