Fundraising & Development Manager

Purpose of the role

The Fundraising & Development Manager will lead and deliver fundraising activity to support the Museum's strategic priorities, exhibitions, collections, learning programmes and public engagement. Working closely with the CEO, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, the role will develop sustainable income from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns, building long-term relationships that strengthen the Museum's financial resilience and charitable impact.

Responsible to: CEO
Contract: Full time, fixed term for 2 years 
Location: Nottingham, some travel may be required to our other locations
Salary: £35,000

Timeline and application process

If you meet the criteria, please read the information carefully and email your CV and a concise application letter of no more than two A4 sides to recruitment@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk. Your letter should clearly explain how you meet the person specification. If preferred, you may submit a short film of up to five minutes instead.

As we are currently advertising more than one role, please state clearly which position you are applying for. Applications submitted before 8th September will not be acknowledged until then due to annual leave.

Closing date for applications is 5pm 23rd September 2026.  

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Diversity Monitoring Form

We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our people, particularly the number of Ethnic minority, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people as we are underrepresented in these groups. We aspire for our team to reflect the communities in the cities we serve.

To do this we need your help in filling out a short diversity monitoring form.

The information you provide will help support us ensure that our recruitment processes are fair to all and allow us to attract diverse and talented candidates.

The information you provide will not be used as part of the selection process, will not be seen by the interview panel, and will only be used for non-identifiable statistical purposes. No information will be published which allows any individual to be identified.

The form should only take a few minutes to complete.