Posted 11 June, 2026
Development Manager - Patrons & Major Gifts
National Galleries of Scotland
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH1, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reference: 138281991
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£46,218 - £51,725 plus generous benefits package and hybrid/flexible working
Application Deadline
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Job Summary
About the role
We are seeking a Development Manager - Patrons & Major Gifts with strong experience and confidence in their field to lead and grow philanthropic income from individual supporters at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS).
Reporting to the Head of Development, this key fundraising role is responsible for leading relationship-based fundraising across major donors, patrons, individual giving, legacies, public fundraising campaigns and appeals. A core focus of the role will be to increase income from major gifts, with particular emphasis on unrestricted support to strengthen NGS's long-term financial resilience.
The postholder will play an important role in developing and delivering the organisation's approach to individual philanthropy, including major gifts and the Patrons programme, working closely with colleagues across the Development team and wider organisation.
This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across multiple teams to support the planning and delivery of fundraising activity.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
Need support? Contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
Want to discover more about us? Click here to explore our website.
What's on offer for you? Click here to see our full benefits.
Any questions? Go to our frequently asked questions here or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
At the National Galleries of Scotland we're committed to embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the way we work. We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging and freedom to be themselves at work or at play with us. Take a look at our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity priorities and commitments for more information.
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Edinburgh
Salary
£46,218 - £51,725 plus generous benefits package and hybrid/flexible working
Application Deadline
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Job Summary
About the role
We are seeking a Development Manager - Patrons & Major Gifts with strong experience and confidence in their field to lead and grow philanthropic income from individual supporters at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS).
Reporting to the Head of Development, this key fundraising role is responsible for leading relationship-based fundraising across major donors, patrons, individual giving, legacies, public fundraising campaigns and appeals. A core focus of the role will be to increase income from major gifts, with particular emphasis on unrestricted support to strengthen NGS's long-term financial resilience.
The postholder will play an important role in developing and delivering the organisation's approach to individual philanthropy, including major gifts and the Patrons programme, working closely with colleagues across the Development team and wider organisation.
This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across multiple teams to support the planning and delivery of fundraising activity.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
Need support? Contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
Want to discover more about us? Click here to explore our website.
What's on offer for you? Click here to see our full benefits.
Any questions? Go to our frequently asked questions here or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
At the National Galleries of Scotland we're committed to embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the way we work. We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging and freedom to be themselves at work or at play with us. Take a look at our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity priorities and commitments for more information.
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