"Operations Officer"

About The Courtauld

The Courtauld is a specialist university and home to the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. We advance how people see and understand visual arts through internationally-renowned teaching and research.

Operations Officer

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact? Join our dynamic Advancement Division as our Operations Officer and play a vital role in driving excellence across all of our fundraising activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of operational activities across a top-performing Advancement Department uniquely positioned across both the arts and higher education sectors. You will have the opportunity to get involved with a range of projects that will help create operational excellence and drive activity as the organisation heads towards its centenary.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an ambitious and committed individual keen to further develop their operational skills and knowledge in a high-value fundraising environment. If you have prior experience of gift processing or prospect research, and a knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM database in an arts or higher education environment, we would love to hear from you.

Role Details
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid | Salary Range: Grade 4 (£33,655 - £38,012) per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting across all areas of gift processing
• Supporting with gift aid claims across all areas of the Courtauld
• Support the wider Advancement team with database queries
• Support the Prospect Research Manager to ensure that prospect and proposal data on Raiser’s Edge is kept up to date
• Complete prospect research on current and prospective donors to the Courtauld as well as support the Prospect Research Manager in the completion of due diligence activities in accordance with our Gift Acceptance Policy

Why Join Us?

At The Courtauld, we offer a supportive and inspiring environment where professional growth is encouraged. Some of our benefits include:

30 days annual leave + 6 office closure days | Bicycle Loan, Season Ticket Loan | Free Gallery Access & Discounts | Staff discounts at our onsite café and coffee shop | Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Review the Job Description and Person Specification, then complete the online application.

Closing Date: 24th February 2026 | Interview Date: w/c 9th March 2026

If you have any questions, please contact peoplequeries@courtauld.ac.uk

The Courtauld Institute of Art promotes equal opportunities.