Philanthropy & Events Coordinator

Be at the heart of supporter experiences, opening nights and fundraising success at English National Opera.

Salary: £27,000-£29,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, 10am-6pm, evening and weekend availability required

Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required with some travel to Greater Manchester

We're looking for an organised, people-focused and passionate Philanthropy & Events Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supporting our fundraising activities and delivering an exceptional experience for our supporters.

This varied role combines donor stewardship, event coordination, financial administration and CRM management. You will be responsible for delivering an outstanding concierge ticketing service to supporters, coordinating guest experiences at performances and events, maintaining accurate supporter records, processing donations and memberships, and supporting the successful delivery of fundraising activities.

If you’re someone who combines outstanding organisational skills with a genuine passion for people, events and the arts, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Someone with excellent administrative skills, confident in their use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)

• Someone confident with technology and willing to learn about ticketing and CRM Systems

• Ability to offer world-class, exceptional customer service to ENO Supporters

• Someone able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A dynamic individual with the ability to work independently, and yet collaboratively within the Development Department

• A supportive colleague, willing to share their skills, experience and knowledge with colleagues in the Department

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality, whilst responding to a fast-paced work environment and tight deadlines

• Committed to their own professional development, and willing to develop their knowledge, skills and experience

• Someone excited about the prospect of working at an innovative company, with accessibility at the heart of everything we do

Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.

Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 19 July 2026

1st Stage: w/c 20 & w/c 27 July 2026 (Shortlisted applicants will be invited to respond virtually to two interview questions.)

2nd Stage: w/c 10 August 2026 (Interviews at London Coliseum)

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org

Feedback: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who reach the interview stage

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.

Department

Development

Locations

London Coliseum

Remote status

Hybrid