The following is a job vacancy being advertised by St George's Bristol:

Role Title: Development Assistant
Responsible to: Head of Development
Working pattern: Full time (37.5 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,785

Job outline

This role is designed to support a candidate who is keen to gather essential experience to build a career in fundraising in a cultural context. Providing administrative, event and project support for the full scope of fundraising work undertaken at St George’s Bristol, you will develop key skills, knowledge and insight into the workings of an internationally renowned music venue.

You will support the Development team by administering all aspects of St George’s fundraising programmes and initiatives, including individual giving and membership schemes, event-based fundraising, grants and bespoke campaigns.

You will have a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to managing your work on multiple projects, and the confidence to liaise effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders, including members of the public and donors. You will play an important part in the Development team’s objective to raise essential funds for St George’s artistic and community programmes, as well as core running costs.

Recruitment information

For further details about the role including Duties & Responsibilities, Person Specification, Terms & Conditions of Service, and more information about working for St George's Bristol, please view the full job description.

How to apply

Please email a single-page letter (or alternatively a short video) stating why you think you are suited to this role, plus your CV, to recruitment@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

If you have any specific access requirements at interview stage, or would like help with the interview process, please let us know in your covering letter/video. Please also complete our anonymous Equal Opportunities monitoring form online at https://forms.office.com/r/peUJeQczAq

The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 2 July 2026

Interviews will be held on Wed 8 and Thur 9 July (if you are unable to make one or both of these dates please indicate this in your covering letter)