We are hiring! Join our London based team

Director of Fundraising & Development 

Role Summary 

We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser to join World Cities Culture Forum as a key senior leader in the team. You will build strong momentum and lead income generation from international foundations, philanthropic partnerships, and corporate sponsorship.  You will work collaboratively to expand existing initiatives and develop new offerings. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on building relationships with international funders, shaping strategy for a growing charity, and representing the World Cities Culture Forum externally across our global network of 50 cities. 

See the Welcome pack for more details (LINK TO DECK) 

Key Details 

• Location: Hybrid — 3 days/week in our London office, international travel  

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week); 0.8 FTE or secondment arrangements also considered 

• Reports to: Director 

• Salary: £60,000 

• Application deadline: 18 September 

• Interview dates: end September, early October 

• Right to work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship 

How to apply

Please complete our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/262234837753362

The form will ask you to upload:

• A PDF of your CV (maximum two pages). The filename should be your initials and two numbers (e.g. AA14). Please remove any reference to your name, including your email address.
• A response (maximum 400 words) to the following question: How do your experience and interests make you a strong candidate for this role?

Questions or need support? 

Email: info@worldcitiescultureforum.com      

We’re happy to discuss: 

• The role or application process 

• Alternative format applications (e.g., large print) 

• Accessibility adjustments 

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Culture is at the heart of what we do, and our workplace culture is no different.  

We value diversity – we are fostering a culture where new ideas are celebrated and everyone has a say in how the organisation is run.

At the core of our organisation is the value of collaboration with the aim to transform cities and challenge leaders to design innovative projects to create more prosperous and sustainable cities. We aim to model these values of collaboration, transformation and challenge in the way we work too.  

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