The Assistant Manager, Development will play an integral role within our team in the preparation, communication and delivery of an exclusive programme for Individual Patrons and Corporate Patrons of the Contemporary Art Society. The position requires a dynamic, organised individual with the ability to work across the different strands of Development, efficiently and effectively, with exceptional interpersonal and administrational skills.  The candidate will ideally have an interest and knowledge of art. 

Required skills and experience:

• 2 years relevant experience in an arts organisation.
• Educated to degree level or above.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good financial skills, including ability to set and track budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and ability to maintain effective working relations with a broad range of people both internally and externally.
• Proactive and able to work autonomously when necessary
• Interest and experience in managing and coordinating meeting calendars, restaurant and hotel bookings and the coordination of events for VIPs.
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of word processing, Excel, database and e-mail applications.
• Excellent team working skills.
• The confidence and self-motivation to support all aspects of the Development and External Relations team.
• Ability to work flexible hours from time to time in response to changing priorities and to assist with events in the evening and weekends when required.  A time off in lieu policy is operated.

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in aspects of programming, client development, fundraising and communications.
• A good knowledge of and interest in contemporary visual art and artists.
• Interest in travel and arrangements. 
• Understanding of the aims and ethos of the Contemporary Art Society.
• Working knowledge of InDesign

A completed application form should be returned either by email to [email protected] or by post to Recruitment, Contemporary Art Society, 59 Central Street, London, EC1V 3AF.

Closing date for applications is 10am, Friday 13 December 2024

Interviews will take place Wednesday 18 December 2024

CVs are not accepted. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.