Deputy Director of Advancement

Deputy Director of Advancement

The Courtauld

Salary range starting from £82,308 per annum (Grade 9)

30 days' leave + bank holidays + closure days Pension scheme Hybrid working Excellent Benefits

The Courtauld is a world-leading higher education institute for the teaching and research of art history, conservation and curation, and is home to one of the world's greatest art collections. The Courtauld recently announced plans to create a new world-class campus at Somerset House, a major £82 million development which will strengthen its position as a leading global centre for the visual arts.

As we approach our centenary in 2032, we are also expanding into new areas of teaching and research, increasing our focus on global geographies such as the Americas, the African diaspora, and the arts of Asia. We are committed to broadening access to our collection and teaching, and to dramatically increasing the number of scholarships and bursaries we offer to students.

Building on the success of a £30 million gift secured in October 2025, the largest in the Courtauld's history, and the exponential growth of our membership programme, we are now recruiting for the new role of Deputy Director of Advancement to lead the income generating and marketing functions across Advancement as we launch 'Courtauld 100', our ambitious centenary campaign.

A senior leader within Advancement, the Deputy Director of Advancement will play a crucial role in planning and leading the strategic growth of our fundraising activity across membership, individual giving, philanthropy and corporate partnerships. Today, our thriving community of supporters comprises 10,000 Friends and Patrons, following a sharp 195% rise in 2024/25, with a very loyal and engaged group at its core. We are also investing strategically in increasing our number of legacy pledgers and strengthening alumni engagement. This new role will help to oversee these key strands of activity, setting strategic direction and ensuring that opportunities are maximised across these audiences and between teams.

An excellent strategist and communicator, you will take a major role in future planning and delivering fundraising and marketing initiatives. You will bring a strong track record in leading teams, delivering growth in income, with particular attention to excellent stewardship and high-quality written output. With a flexible, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, you will spot opportunities, turn strategy into action, and engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders as we embark on our biggest campaign to date.

If you share our passion and commitment to the visual arts and art education, we look forward to hearing from you.

For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 19th January 2026