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SPAB Fundraising and Legacy Officer
The Fundraising and Legacies Officer is a key role within the SPAB which will identify potential grant giving bodies, write and submit bids, and manage grant reporting and claims from a range of sources, including Statutory funders, Trusts and Foundations, individual and legacy donors. The post holder will also provide guidance and support to the wider staff team to advance fundraising activity.
Alongside this, the post holder will respond to legacy enquiries and notifications and be instrumental in the deployment of a proactive legacy promotion programme.
The successful candidate will have previous experience securing funds from multiple sources, as well as excellent writing skills, and a keen interest in the heritage sector and the Vision, Mission and Values of the SPAB.
Hours: Full-time (1.FTE)
Salary: £30,000
Location: 37 Spital Square, London E1 (with some homeworking by agreement)
Responsible to: Income and Operations Director
Please send a CV with brief covering email to recruitment@spab.org.uk by Friday 5 September 2025 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 12 September.
Interviews will be held at our head office on Thursday 18 September 2025
SPAB Ireland Officer
The role supports the SPAB’s work across Ireland – helping to organise events, coordinate volunteers, and build relationships with members and partners. You'll work closely with the SPAB Ireland Committee and colleagues in the UK to deliver our mission and raise our profile. It’s a varied, flexible role for someone who’s organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about building conservation.
Hours: 8 hours per week, one year fixed-term
Salary: £36,000 per annum, pro-rata for 1 day per week (equivalent to £7,200 per annum)
Location: Home-based
Responsible to: Senior Membership Manager
Key relationships: SPAB Ireland Committee, SPAB team members and other colleagues
Please send a CV with brief covering email to recruitment@spab.org.uk by Monday 18 August 2025 at 9am. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 22 August 2025.
Interviews will be held online on Thursday 4 September 2025.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role at the SPAB, from helping us run events, to interpreting the archives and assisting with our enormous volume of casework. Find out how you can get involved.
We are not currently able to offer internships or work experience placements. We do have plenty of other opportunities to get involved with building conservation work, including our Working Parties.