Development Officer – Job Description

Job Title: Development Officer
Salary: £29,260 – £30,305
Reporting to: Senior Development Manager (SDM)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London
Hours: Full-time
Application closing date: 18th January 2026

Overview
The ICA is London’s home for bold, boundary-pushing creativity. We commission, produce,

and present contemporary art, film, music, performance, and ideas that challenge

perceptions and inspire social change. At a time of rapid transformation, we provide a space

for experimentation, dialogue, and discovery — connecting the curious and the

courageous, emerging and established artists, and communities across London, the UK, and

beyond.

As we enter our 80th year and an exciting period of growth, we are seeking a dynamic and

motivated Development Officer (DO) to play a key role within the Audience & Business

Growth department.

The Development Officer provides essential administrative and coordination support across

all fundraising activity, working closely with supporters including Patrons, individual donors,

corporate partners, and Trusts and Foundations. The role is responsible for ensuring the

smooth day-to-day operation of fundraising initiatives, including financial tracking, CRM

management, donor and prospect research, and supporter communications.

The DO also supports the planning and delivery of philanthropic events, overseeing logistics

for both internal and external engagements, and maintains regular communication with

supporters through newsletters, invitations, and digital platforms.

The successful candidate will have experience working within a high-performing fundraising

team and will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive. They will be a confident and

skilled writer, capable of producing high-quality written material and research briefs to tight

deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

•  Manage fundraising administration to support the Development team’s activity,
particularly in relation to Patrons, individual supporters, corporate partners, and

Trusts and Foundations.

•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect records on the CRM database

(Spektrix), including recording interactions and events, tracking donations and

renewals, producing financial reports, and managing donor lists.

•  Conduct prospect and donor research to support the development of a strong and

sustainable fundraising pipeline.

•  Oversee the effective administration of the ICA’s Gift Aid scheme, including

processing and filing Gift Aid declarations, ensuring timely submission to HMRC,

providing required information to the Finance team, and supporting audits as needed.
•  Devise and coordinate a programme of Patrons’ and supporter events in consultation

with the Senior Development Manager and the wider Development team.

•  Draft monthly Patrons’ e-newsletters and design event invitations for Patrons’ and

Development-related events, as required.

•  Maintain and update Development-related sections of the ICA website.
•  Oversee the implementation of donor accreditation across all ICA platforms, ensuring

consistency and accuracy.

•  Assist in the production of fundraising reports for the department, including the

annual Patrons’ Impact Report.

Qualifications and Skills

•  A degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in an arts-related subject.
•  Experience working within a fundraising or development department, ideally within

the arts or cultural sector.

•  Demonstrable experience using e-communications software and digital supporter

engagement tools.

•  Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise

effectively.

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with a wide

range of stakeholders.

•  Proficiency in using a fundraising and/or CRM database, preferably Spektrix or

Tessitura.

•  Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work calmly and accurately under

pressure.

•  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

with changing priorities.

•  A strong understanding of GDPR, fundraising compliance, and Gift Aid processes.
•  A genuine interest in the arts and creative sectors.

To apply, please send your CV and responses to jobs@ica.art.