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Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the post of Head of Fundraising for the River & Rowing Museum. The closing date for applications is 6 th October 2016 and initial interviews will take place in Henley on Thames on 20 th October 2016

This letter is intended to help you complete the application form. Please read it carefully before completing your application form and if you have any difficulties, please contact us at the River & Rowing Museum –[email protected].

The application form is your opportunity to provide all the information we need to help us understand how you meet the requirements of the job, and plays a crucial part in the selection process helping us to shortlist candidates for interview, and as a basis for the interview itself. To ensure fairness to all applicants, short listing decisions are based solely on the information you supply on your application form. Even if we already know you as a current or previous employee, it is important that you complete the form in full. All vacancies are accompanied by a job description and a person specification setting out the main duties and responsibilities of the post in the job description, and the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in the person specification.

Please read this information carefully as you will not be shortlisted for interview unless you meet the essential criteria described in the Person Specification.

Depending on the number of applications, it may not be possible to shortlist for interview all candidates who meet the Essential Criteria. However, as part of our commitment to the “Positive About Disabled People” scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the Essential Criteria.

We prefer to receive applications by e mail so if you wish to apply electronically, you will need to download the form onto your computer, complete it and return it via email to [email protected] . Please remember that email is not a secure form of communication. We are unable to accept CVs so please do not attach your CV, references, or copies of educational certificates to your form. If there is insufficient room on the form in a particular section, you can simply attach an extra page and mark it clearly with your name and the job title.

The ‘Supporting Statement’ section of the form is where you make your case for the job and is your opportunity to tell us specifically why you wish to apply and what makes you a suitable applicant. You should include anything you feel would be useful in support of your application telling us as much as possible about yourself in relation to all the items listed in the job description. Please remember that those involved in the selection process cannot make assumptions about you. - tell us everything relevant to your application and complete all the sections on the form. 1 Data Protection Information provided by you as part of your application will be used in the recruitment process. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application and in the recruitment process. Once this process is completed the data relating to unsuccessful applicants will be stored for a maximum of 6 months and then destroyed. If you are the successful candidate, your application form will be retained and form the basis of your personnel record. By signing and submitting your completed application form you are giving your consent to your data being stored and processed for the purposes of the recruitment process, equal opportunities monitoring and your personnel record if you are the successful candidate.

Equal Opportunities Information provided by you on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be used to monitor our equal opportunities policy and practices. This part of the form will be detached from the main body of the application form and will not form any part of the selection process. The River & Rowing Museum seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diversity of backgrounds and cultures within which we operate and to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying, victimisation or discrimination. We will treat individuals openly and fairly with dignity and respect, and value their contribution towards providing a quality service to our customers. All members of the organisation will be expected to adhere to these principles and we will challenge behaviour which is unacceptable, in particular on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or marital status.

Work Permits Under the Asylum and Immigration Act, we are required to check that anyone taking up employment with us has the legal right to work in the UK. Successful applicants will be asked to provide us with documentary evidence to support their entitlement to work in the UK prior to taking up employment. In the event of an offer of employment being made, we will take up references and reserve the right to validate all information entered on this form. For further information about the River & Rowing Museum, please visit us at www.rrm.co.uk

Good luck with your application!

Ludo Keston Director

2 Head of Fundraising Recruitment 2016

INTRODUCTION

The River & Rowing Museum is an award-winning museum and gallery, idyllically located on the banks of the River Thames in Henley, South Oxfordshire, close to the M4, M40 and within easy reach of Oxford and Reading by both road and rail.

Put simply, our mission is to bring the river, rowing, history and the arts to life, sharing our passion with as many people as possible. Accordingly, we need to maximise income and develop a sound funding base in order to achieve our goal.

The Head of Fundraising is a new and crucial position within the Museum’s Senior Management team. You will be responsible for generating fundraising income in support of the Museum’s work, including the expansion of our education work with young people and the continued enhancement of our galleries and collections. Working closely with the Director, other key staff and Trustees, the successful candidate is expected to provide strategic direction and leadership for fundraising whilst also acting as the public face of fundraising at the Museum.

We are looking to appoint an excellent communicator who is persuasive, outgoing and energetic. The successful candidate will have experience of developing strong, personal relationships and will either have a track record of fundraising or will have successfully worked in an income generation role (for example, perhaps in sales, wealth management or recruitment).

The post-holder will be supported by a Development Assistant (to be appointed).

Background

Conceived and founded by the Henley-based businessman and philanthropist Sir Martin Arbib and his family and opened in 1998 by H.M. The Queen, the Museum has established itself as one of the leading independent museums in the country. It was selected by The Times (May 2013) as one of the ‘50 best Museums in the world’, and in 2016 has been identified as one of the top 10 Family Friendly Museums in the U.K.

The Museum is recognised as crucial to the local tourist economy and attracts over 110,000 visitors a year.

The Museum’s award-winning building was the first major UK commission by Sir David Chipperfield and continues to be acclaimed for its minimalist design. Its permanent galleries cover rowing, the history of Henley on Thames, the story of the River Thames and the children’s book Wind in the Willows. In December 2016, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign and a major donation, a new permanent gallery devoted to the work of artist John Piper will open. The

3 diverse temporary exhibition programme in 2017 includes Henri Matisse, The Clangers and the BFG!

Education is central to the Museum’s charitable objectives and its success in both formal school workshops and informal learning is a source of pride. Each year over 20,000 young people visit our purpose-built education centre that was doubled in size in 2006 with the support of a major Heritage Lottery Fund grant. In 2013 the Museum was awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education.

The Museum is currently open seven days a week, throughout the year and sits in Mill Meadows by the side of the River Thames. It has a high quality and popular café plus a number of event spaces including a glass fronted room with river views (120 seated or 200 standing) and a gallery (180 seated or 300 standing).

The River & Rowing Museum Foundation is a registered charity. It is governed by a Board of Trustees who delegate day to day responsibility to the Director and staff.

The Steering Group of senior managers are responsible for all areas of our work and include Collections & Exhibitions, Museum Operations, Finance, Learning and Marketing & Communications will be joined by the new Head of Fundraising. The Steering group meet regularly with the Director to consider all areas of the Museum’s activities.

A team of volunteers also support the museum and there are ambitions to enhance the involvement of volunteers in the future. The post-holder will contribute to the development of this initiative.

Funding

As an independent museum, RRM receives no regular public funding apart from an annual grant from Henley Town Council of £10k.

Operating expenses are met through three main sources: donations from individuals and trusts and foundations along with corporate sponsorship; commercial income, including charged admission, café profits, venue hire and the shop and interest received from the Museum’s endowment fund.

The Museum operates a successful ‘Patron’ level giving programme (known as the Henley 100), has a significant corporate sponsorship with Invesco Perpetual and has benefitted from donations from a variety of other friends, trusts and foundations and companies. The Museum has an established American Fundraising arm and the postholder will consider the development of this activity.

We are now looking to develop a more strategic approach to fundraising in order to help us fulfil our plans for the Museum and to provide a more sustainable and resilient future for the organisation.

For further information about the museum and its work, please refer to: http://rrm.co.uk/

4 Head of Fundraising - JOB PROFILE 2016

Job title: Head of Fundraising

Responsible to: Director

Responsible for: Development Assistant (to be appointed)

Location: Henley on Thames

Salary package: Competitive and commensurate with experience. The post-holder will have access to a contributory pension scheme upon successful completion of a probationary period.

Holidays 20 days rising to 25 days per annum after two years

Our preference is for the post to be occupied on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week normally worked Monday to Friday 9-5.30) but we would be interested to hear from outstanding candidates looking for a part time role. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to meet the demands of the position.

The contract will be offered with a 6 month probationary period during which time the post- holder will be expected to have achieved agreed performance targets and proven their suitability for the role.

MAIN SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILTIES

The responsibilities of the Head of Fundraising will include:

Achieving agreed financial and performance measures and targets

Developing personal relationships with the Museum’s current and potential donors and extending the Museum’s own networks

Managing the involvement of the Trustees, Director and other staff, in the fundraising process

Making personal asks of potential donors, supporting others in making the ask and preparing funding proposals and applications

Ensuring that donors of all levels are thanked, recognised and looked after effectively

5 Developing a programme of effective development communications, encompassing the web site, and electronic and printed materials

Managing staff

YOU WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH • The Board of Trustees – increasing their role in, and understanding of, fundraising and ensuring that contacts they provide are investigated and progressed;

the Director: to agree fundraising strategy, to ensure that relationships and fundraising approaches are managed effectively and to co-ordinate the Director’s own involvement;

the Finance Director: to develop and set realistic financial targets and to measure progress;

the Head of Marketing & Communications: to develop and maintain an effective and consistent brand and stakeholder communications

the Development Assistant: to ensure that fundraising data and information is managed correctly, that relationships with the Henley 100 and other donors are enhanced and that all donors are thanked and recognized appropriately.

the Senior Management Team: to contribute to and be fully briefed on exhibitions, educational programmes, capital and operational projects and other areas for which we will require external funding support.

the Commercial Manager: to generate further commercial hires and to convert hirers into funders;

• CONTRACT

Reporting directly to the Director, this is a flexible role with hours negotiable up to 37.5 per week. The salary will be and competitive and commensurate with experience. • FURTHER INFORMATION

Should you wish to discuss this new role informally or in greater depth, or simply want to find out more about the River & Rowing Museum please do not hesitate to contact the Museum’s fundraising consultant James Butler on 07525 259 502 or [email protected]

Completed applications should be sent to : [email protected] by 5pm on 6 th October 2016 or be received by post on the same date . Recruitment, River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 1BF

6 Initial interviews will be held in Henley on Thames on 20th October 2016

• • Head of Fundraising 2016- Person Specification • 1. Work Experience Essentia Desirable a) Proven experience of income generation and of meeting targets √

b) Proven experience as a manager of people & budgets √

c) Proven experience of developing and implementing a strategic plan √

d) Experience of working in a senior capacity within an arts/heritage environment √

e) Proven track record of generating philanthropic income from individuals, trusts and foundations and companies √

2. Skills & Abilities √ a) Experienced at developing strong, personal relationships with influential individuals √ b) Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills √ c) Ability to work independently √ d) Ability to assess priorities and make decisions √ e) Numerate √ f) Experience of word-processing, databases, spreadsheet packages etc √ g) Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends to meet the requirements of the role

Behaviour & Characteristics a) Clear Communicator √ b) Natural networker √ c) Outgoing and engaging personaility √ d) Self -motivated √ e) Creative, proactive and resourceful √ f) Passionate and committed √ Qualifications  Educated to degree level or equivalent or with previous appropriate professional experience √