Development Officer
Development Officer, permanent, £28,000 per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most exciting arts organisations in the UK and an established and respected fundraising team. The team has seen real success in all areas of fundraising, from commercially driven partnerships to philanthropic charitable gifts. They pride themselves on incredible attention to detail combined with a fun, supportive and vibrant environment through which they raise funds. The Fundraising and Development team generates vital income from individuals, companies, events, and other supporters to help deliver the organisation’s artistic, learning and community programmes. Income is raised through membership schemes, corporate support, events and philanthropy, alongside strong supporter stewardship and engagement.
The Fundraising and Development Officer will provide essential, high-level administrative and delivery support across the Development team, with a particular focus on supporter services, ticketing, Quay Club bookings, and CRM (SRO) administration. The role also supports the planning and delivery of all Development Department events and provides general administrative assistance to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the team.
This is a hands-on, supporter facing role for a highly skilled administrator, ideal for someone out-going, highly organised, detail focused, and confident working with customers and internal systems. The role is well suited to someone interested in fundraising and events, providing valuable exposure to supporter engagement, membership schemes, and the behind-the-scenes delivery of Development events.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy Friday 24 April 2026
Interviews will be Thursday 7 May 2026 please ensure your availability for this date
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
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Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.