Freelance Development Manager

Hours:

Flexible, between Nov - 31 Jan 2026

Location:

Gunnersbury Park and Museum

Salary:

£22,500.00 including all expenses

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced development professional to join our team on a freelance basis as part of an Arts Council funded project.

The successful candidate will lead Gunnersbury Museum and Park Development Trust towards increased financial resilience by identifying new funding opportunities and leading the development of a new fundraising campaign.

They will work with staff and volunteers to develop a ‘project bank’ of fundable projects across the Museum and Park and identify appropriate funding streams for each.

They will also identify one key project to launch Gunnersbury’s first fundraising campaign, working with freelancers/subcontractors to create supporting materials for the chosen campaign.

A crucial part of this role will also be upskilling the staff team to identify funding opportunities for new projects and existing work that can continue the legacy of this post after the successful candidate has left.

How to Apply

To apply, please read through the job description carefully, and submit a covering letter and a CV to recruitment@visitgunnersury.org with subject: "Freelance Development Manager, [Your name]”.

The deadline for applications is midnight 14th November 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 17 November 2025 at Gunnersbury Park and Museum.

Freelance Development Manager