FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall (Hybrid possible)
Salary: £12.60/hour or rate dependent on experience
Hours: Flexible part-time hours (approx. 1–2 days per week)
We're looking for a motivated and strategic Fundraising & Development Manager to help grow and diversify the income streams that power our mission. You'll play a key role in securing funding for exhibitions, community programmes, and new initiatives — from grant writing and reporting to building relationships with funders, sponsors, and supporters. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen behind the scenes and wants their work to directly support creativity, education, sustainability, and the development of a vital community resource.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the wider team to align fundraising with programming, outreach, and development goals.
* Research, write, and submit compelling grant applications and funding bids.
* Manage funding timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
* Develop and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and sponsors.
* Explore and implement additional income opportunities (e.g. donations, memberships, corporate giving).
* Keep fundraising systems and records up to date, including tracking outcomes and impact.
Requirements:
* Experience writing successful funding applications or fundraising proposals.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
* A strategic mindset with a hands-on, flexible approach.
* Passion for creative community work, education, sustainability, or the arts.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to
What to include in your cover letter:
Working from the information in this job description and what you know about Discovering42:
-Tell us why you want to be part of the team at Discovering42
-Give us details of your attitudes, experience and skills you would bring to the role
-Feel free to ask questions, make comments or suggestions.
If you need any help with your application or require an adjustment to the application or interview process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best we can.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home
Work Location: In person