ChalleNGe Nottingham
Nottingham's Cultural Education Partnership
Development Manager
Grade H - £39,984 - £44,977- p.a. pro rata
Fixed term contract - 15 hours a week until end of March 2028
About the Role
ChalleNGe Nottingham is seeking an experienced and ambitious Development Manager to help secure the long-term sustainability and growth of Nottingham's Cultural Education Partnership.
Working closely with the ChalleNGe team, Steering Group and a wide range of partners across education, culture, business and the voluntary sector, you will lead the development of new fundraising, partnership and governance opportunities. A key focus of the role will be establishing a city-wide Children's Fund, diversifying income streams and exploring future organisational models that will enable ChalleNGe to continue delivering high-quality cultural opportunities for children and young people across Nottingham.
This is a highly collaborative and strategic role, requiring an individual with a strong track record in fundraising, relationship management and business development. You will build and maintain partnerships with funders, corporate supporters, trusts and foundations, develop compelling funding propositions, and champion the value and impact of cultural education to a diverse range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to securing investment, developing sustainable funding models and strengthening the partnership infrastructure needed to support ChalleNGe's future ambitions.
This is a fixed term contract based in Nottingham, for 2 days a week (15 hours) to work closely with ChalleNGe's core team, Steering group, strategic partners and their senior Fundraising/Development teams. An understanding of the needs of schools, cultural venues, and community stakeholders as well as the wider arts and cultural funding landscape, is essential. Knowledge of social value business and corporate giving is also essential.
For full details, please see the job description and person specification.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Cathy Mahmood, ChalleNGe Manager at cathy.mahmood@ntu.ac.uk
Interview date: Friday 4 December 2026
About ChalleNGe Nottingham
ChalleNGe is hosted by Nottingham Trent University, and you will be based at Terrace Royal on the city centre campus.
ChalleNGe Nottingham is Nottingham's Cultural Education Partnership, bringing together schools, cultural organisations, universities, local authorities and community partners to ensure that children and young people can access high-quality arts, culture and creativity throughout their lives.
ChalleNGe works with more than 25 organisations across the city to develop innovative programmes, strengthen collaboration and champion the role of culture in improving outcomes for children and young people. Through initiatives such as the Child Friendly Creative City programme, ChalleNGe seeks to reduce inequalities in access to cultural opportunities and support every child to develop their creativity, confidence and aspirations.
As Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of ChalleNGe's journey, helping to create the partnerships, governance structures and financial sustainability needed to maximise impact for future generations.
Join Us
- 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Find out more - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe & Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April 2024) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
