"Development Manager"

Would you enjoy working closely with colleagues in a busy art gallery to achieve ambitious goals? Do you have experience of successful fundraising in a not-for-profit organisation including achieving and managing support and grants from individuals, trusts and foundations and businesses? Kettle's Yard is looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated Development Manager to drive forward the annual giving programme and maximise support for Kettle's Yard.

Working within a small team at Kettle's Yard, the role of Development Manager gives an opportunity to make a big impression on the work of the organisation as well as seeing the impact that successful fundraising has on the development of high-quality exhibitions, research and community projects.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrable interest in fundraising within the arts and previous experience in a similar fundraising or sales environment. An adaptable communicator with strong interpersonal skills, the post holder will enjoy tailoring their approach to a variety of supporters, funders and stakeholders.

Additional salary information:
In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Further information on the role and the person specification can be found in the attached further information pack. To apply for the vacancy please complete an online application form via the link below including examples of how you meet the essential requirements for the post.

We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We are committed to helping to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. To this end we are actively seeking to diversify our staff and would particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and people with disabilities, if you wish to self-identify please do so in your personal statement.

About Kettle's Yard:
Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. It was founded in 1957 by Jim and Helen Ede. It consists of a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that presents a diverse programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It has an international reputation for its programmes which includes concerts of new and classical music and an extensive and diverse programme of learning and community activities.

Kettle's Yard's mission is:
To contribute to society by inspiring and engaging audiences through art, learning and research of the highest quality.

We believe that great art should not be the privilege of the few, but for everyone. Our values reflect Kettle's Yard's creator Jim Ede's support for artists and belief in art's power to make us look again and change how we act in the world.

The closing date for applications is end of day, Sunday 26th April 2026

First round interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 11th May 2026

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to hr@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk. Please bear in mind that due to limited staffing and a large number of applications, we will only be able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Please quote reference DC49231 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Kettle's Yard

Salary

£33,951-£39,906

Reference

DC49231

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

27 March 2026

Closing date

26 April 2026

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• Development Manager - Further Info