Help Musicians

Sustaining a career in music can be hugely rewarding but it comes with challenges too. Financial uncertainty, risk of injury and the cost of training and career development are all part of the job. And often you have to do so with little emotional support. Help Musicians is a charity which has supported musicians across the U.K. for 103 years, helping them overcome barriers and, where possible, continue to bring us the music that fills our world. With our mental health focused sister charity Music Minds Matter we offer a wide range of support to everyone working in the music industry. Together, we ensure those who create music and make it happen are empowered and supported to successfully navigate the unique pressures of a life in music.

We support over 20,000 people who work in music each year, led by our Board and in partnership with others across the music industry that share our aims. Our Ambassador voices, such as Dame Evelyn Glennie, Bryan Adams, Lesley Garrett and Chris Difford help us raise awareness of our work through their profile and connections. Like us, they are committed to our mission to ensure a world where musicians, and those that support them, thrive.

As part of our strategic plan, a new role of Director of Fundraising has been created to lead in developing a pipeline of supporters and growing new sources of income to broaden our financial portfolio.  The Director of Fundraising will be pivotal in leading our income growth, the driver of opportunity and shaping our fundraising model to deliver impact at scale. They will work with a talented Leadership Team and with our existing brilliant fundraisers to raise more funds so we can support even more musicians to thrive.

At the heart of music is creativity and diversity, and at Help Musicians we recognise that diversity of thought, team and experience makes our charities stronger. We are looking for an experienced leader and income generator, someone who will work with the Leadership Team and the Board to develop and deliver our fundraising plan. A strong developer of people you will be a compelling communicator able to galvanise support for our work. If you are a team player, who loves music and who has a track record of developing income growth we would love to hear from you.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Help Musicians on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBPMA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 11^th April 2024.