Job Description
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting English National Opera (ENO) in the appointment of a Head of Grants, a key leadership role within a dynamic and ambitious fundraising team.
Key details:
Location: London or Manchester (hybrid working)
Salary: £55,000 £60,000
English National Opera is a world-class arts organisation with a powerful mission to make opera accessible to everyone. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at an exciting time, playing a central role in securing vital income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders to support a wide range of artistic, participation and learning programmes.
What the role is about:
The Head of Grants will lead the strategy, development and delivery of income from grant-making organisations, driving both immediate and long-term funding opportunities. They will take ownership of a high-value portfolio, personally leading on complex applications, while also overseeing the wider grants programme and ensuring a strong pipeline of opportunities.
The role will also involve building and maintaining strategic relationships with funders, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, and contributing to the wider development strategy. The postholder will line manage a Grants Manager, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Key experience:
- They are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong track record of securing five and six-figure grants, alongside excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Ideally, experience within the arts, theatre or opera sector
- Experience of translating complex projects and budgets into compelling cases for support will be key, as will a genuine passion for the arts and their impact
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser looking to step into a visible and influential role within a highly respected national organisation.
To apply:
Please send your CV only to Hannah at Harris Hill as soon as possible.
Interview process:
Interviews will be taking place as soon as possible, with first stages scheduled for the end of March.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
