Experience

Scottish Association For Marine Science

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Of Development

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Establishing a brand new fundraising function to allow donors, funders & philanthropists to make a genuine contribution towards tackling some of humanity's biggest environmental & climate challenges; by enabling ground-breaking global marine science & research. SAMS is the UK's oldest independent marine science organisation; delivering research, education and enterprise for a sustainable marine environment. Come with us on the journey towards establishing healthy and productive oceans, that will in turn support life on Earth. You can help us to better understand our planet, and share that knowledge with policy makers, businesses and, most crucially, the next generation, so we truly recognise the role of the ocean in reversing environmental decline. It's a HUGE challenge. We're up for it - are you? Show less



Manchester Craft & Design Centre

• United Kingdom
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the Board (Chair, from May 2019)

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2023

  Manchester Craft & Design Centre is a not for profit social enterprise in the heart of Manchester's creative Northern Quarter. Housed in a former Victorian market building MCAD is home to 19 working studio boutiques where 35 artists, designers and makers produce and sell original pieces. Manchester Craft & Design Centre is a not for profit social enterprise in the heart of Manchester's creative Northern Quarter. Housed in a former Victorian market building MCAD is home to 19 working studio boutiques where 35 artists, designers and makers produce and sell original pieces.



Chester Zoo

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fundraising Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2021

  Dealing with all things fundraising at the UK's most visited zoo; with over 27,000 animals, & 500 different species, we delight & educate a staggering 1.9 million visitors a year! Our charity mission is Preventing Extinction. This concise & powerful statement summarises what we exist for & the intended impact of our worldwide conservation work. Contact me if you want to find out more about how you can make a difference by supporting our fantastic work, both in the UK & abroad, via sponsorship, donations or through your grant-giving foundations. Show less



Storyhouse

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Development

  • May 2016 - Feb 2017

  Storyhouse (formerly Chester Performs) innovate and create. We bring people together to discover, make & share inspiring stories.Playing an integral role in Chester’s cultural landscape, we provide a year-round programme of events. These include the acclaimed Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre (described as the ‘the northern alternative to Shakespeare’s Globe and Regent’s Park’ by The Guardian), the Chester Music Festival & Chester Literature Festival. We are currently working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to deliver the spectacular £37m 'Storyhouse' in the heart of Chester's Northgate: transforming the Grade II listed Odeon building into a world-class theatre, cinema & library.My role was to deliver the funding that can make all this happen, whether from statutory, corporate sponsorship, grants or individual giving. Show less

• Development Manager

  • Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Storyhouse (formerly Chester Performs) innovate and create. We bring people together to discover, make & share inspiring stories.Playing an integral role in Chester’s cultural landscape, we provide a year-round programme of events. These include the acclaimed Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre (described as the ‘the northern alternative to Shakespeare’s Globe and Regent’s Park’ by The Guardian), the Chester Music Festival & Chester Literature Festival. We are currently working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council to deliver the spectacular £37m 'Storyhouse' in the heart of Chester's Northgate: transforming the Grade II listed Odeon building into a world-class theatre, cinema & library. Show less



Science and Industry Museum

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Development Executive (Corporates)

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Primarily focussed on corporate fundraising; handled all elements of Sponsorship, MOSI's brand new Corporate Membership scheme, plus the delivery of surprising and unique corporate events.Main duties:• Writing compelling, high quality sponsorship proposals, and presenting with confidence• Account management of sponsors (inc Siemens, Waters, United Utilities, ENWL, Alstom & NEC) • Working actively with the director, senior management team and trustees to cultivate relationships• Identifying and researching a continuous pipeline of contacts and funds that match priorities• Ensuring projects are delivered, monitored and evaluated in accordance with funding agreements• Developing robust relationships with internal staff to create an income minded environment• Delivering a programme of cultivation events including dinners and exhibition launches• Preparing appropriate print material to support fundraising (leaflets, banners, annual reports)• Managing all fundraising communication including print, social media, newsletters and website • Responsible for establishing a comprehensive database for MOSI • Creating reporting systems which can be communicated effectively to all staff and Trustees Show less

• Development Executive

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2012

  Assisting in establishing a stand-alone Fundraising Department at the Museum. Handled corporate sponsorship, all areas of individual giving and trust/foundations applications.

• Visitor Experience Team Support

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

  Customer focussed position whilst delivering administration support to a 30-strong team of Visitor Experience Assistants. Instrumental in gaining MOSI the 'World Class Service' accreditation.



The Whitworth Art Gallery

• Visitor Assistant

  • Apr 2006 - Jul 2007



Hargreaves James Associates

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Branch Secretary

  • 2004 - 2005