The BSO is recognised as one of the most dynamic orchestras in the UK, with its distinguished history, commitment to high artistic ideals, and trail-blazing work using the power of music to change lives for the better. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the first UK orchestra to return to the stage with a full Autumn Season, and had huge success livestreaming its concerts for a new audience.

This is an opportunity for a bright and confident team player to take a first (or second) step into a successful fundraising team at a major arts organisation which is big on ambition, as well as being a great and creative place to work.

You’ll be at the heart of a successful Development team which raises around £1 million annually. A key point of contact for our higher-level givers, you will cover a wide variety of tasks – coordinating special events, drafting supporter communications, creating digital content, carrying out research for tailored fundraising proposals, recording gifts and analysing data.
This is more than an assisting role; it is an opportunity to assume real responsibility in helping to expand the Orchestra’s higher-level giving programme.

Experience in fundraising is desirable but not essential. What we’re really after is someone who loves music and what the BSO does, both on stage and in the community. We need someone who is great with people, organised, creative, an excellent communicator, willing to learn, and who works to a high standard.

We know that amazing people are hard to come by, so we invest in our staff’s learning and development, ensuring that people are given opportunities to shine and progress. You’ll receive benefits including complimentary tickets to BSO concerts, shows and films at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, access to the BSO’s health and wellbeing programme, life insurance, personal pension, 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary quota of leave between Christmas and New Year.

The BSO is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer.

Please send your CV and covering letter, completed BSO Application form, and Equal Opportunities form to nwright@bsorchestra.co.uk by midday on Friday 3 September.