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Closing date: Tuesday 2 September 2025, 12pm

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has a clear mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence, wide-ranging in their appeal and inclusive in their delivery. As the Orchestra looks forward to its 80th Anniversary in 2026, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced fundraising professional to shape and implement a new development strategy that will achieve ambitious fundraising targets and enable the RPO to continue in its mission.

The RPO’s Business Development Department generates revenue for the Orchestra from donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales. It also communicates the Orchestra’s key messages to audiences and supporters in ways that maximise the value and impact of the RPO brand and inspire journeys of discovery.

This is a permanent position with a salary range of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Please submit your CV and a letter of application, addressed to Huw Davies, Deputy Managing Director, via this link.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 2 September 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 September. Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may take place earlier than the published date, if mutually convenient 

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities.

Apply now  Download job description (PDF)

For more information about the Orchestra, download the Guide for Applicants (PDF) document.

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