Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s most distinctive and ambitious music organisations, transforming lives through music in one of the world’s great music cities. With a heritage dating back to 1840, it is the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra and a cultural anchor for Liverpool and the wider city region. Through world-class performances at the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, a vibrant programme of concerts and events, and pioneering learning, health and community initiatives, the organisation reaches hundreds of thousands of people each year. Proud of its rich legacy yet firmly focused on the future, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to inclusion, innovation, and extending the power of music to audiences and communities locally, nationally and internationally.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is now seeking an exceptional and visionary Director of Development to lead its fundraising at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This newly created senior role reflects a step change in ambition as the organisation embarks on an exciting new chapter of growth, partnership and global profile. Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Executive Team, the Director of Development will inspire and lead a talented development team while playing a central role in shaping the organisation’s future direction. You will spearhead major fundraising initiatives, including a landmark capital campaign to realise plans for a new recording, rehearsal and creative centre — envisaged as an “Abbey Road of the North” — designed to support future talent, innovation and the wider creative economy of the Liverpool City Region. Alongside this, you will help secure the long-term success of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s award-winning artistic, learning and community programmes.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, relationship-driven leader with a strong track record of securing transformational income within complex, mission-led organisations. You will bring strategic vision, deep knowledge of the philanthropic landscape, and the confidence to unlock new sources of support from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Crucially, you will play a leading role in articulating a clear, compelling and cohesive external narrative for Royal Liverpool Philharmonic — one that brings together its heritage, ambition, social impact and future aspirations — and ensure this story resonates powerfully with funders, partners, civic leaders and audiences. Passionate about music and culture, you will be an inspiring leader, a trusted advisor to the Board and Executive, and a persuasive ambassador for an organisation that exists to enhance and transform lives through music.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference EBDYC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 17^th February.