Development Manager at Arnolfini

Development Manager
Working Hours: 40 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme up to 6%.
• Staff discounts at Arnolfini Café Bar and Bookshop.
• Flexible working options.
• A vibrant workplace in Bristol’s harbourside.
  Professional development opportunities.

Arnolfini, Bristol’s centre for contemporary arts, is looking for an ambitious and strategic Development Manager to shape the future of fundraising at one of the South West’s most iconic cultural institutions.

Our Vision

Arnolfini will be a place where arts and audiences come together, inviting conversation, creativity and collaboration, in a space that feels open to all.

Our Values:

RESPECTFUL, ADAPTIVE, CREATIVE, WELLBEING, COLLABORATIVE AND BELONGING.

Our programme is underpinned by the organisational values which enable us to publicly open dialogue with our artists, community and audiences about the work we programme and guide our decision-making process.

The Role

This newly created role offers the chance to make a real impact — leading our voluntary income generation strategy, building powerful partnerships, and helping secure the financial sustainability that underpins our creative ambition. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to craft compelling cases for support, steward meaningful relationships, and champion Arnolfini’s role as a vital civic space locally and nationally.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in arts or charity fundraising, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the vision to turn strategy into results. If you’re passionate about the power of art and want to play a leading role in shaping a cultural future rooted in equity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Please visit Development Manager - Arnolfini for further details and application materials.

Please submit your application by midday Monday 30 June 2025. Sorry, but applications after this time will not be considered.

Please read the Development Manager Job Description and Personal Specification.

If you would like to apply, please submit your latest CV along with a Covering Letter detailing how you meet the criteria specified in the Job Description to recruitment@arnolfini.org.uk. Please also ensure you complete the Equal Opportunities form.

If you have any other questions regarding this role, please contact recruitment@arnolfini.org.uk.

Our commitment to diversity

Arnolfini values representation and strives to promote equality and diversity at all levels. We welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce and in the arts community; particularly people of colour, and disabled people (as defined by the Equality Act 2010). We are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment process.

We will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who fulfils the minimum criteria for the role as described in the Personal Specification. Should you meet this criteria – please make it clear as part of your Covering Letter.