Development Consultant (Part-Time Maternity Cover)
Application closing on Mon 22 Sep 12am
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and successful fundraising consultant to cover the strategic responsibilities of Discover’s Development team during the Development and Delivery Director’s period of maternity leave. We are seeking a part-time consultant who can drive the work of the team (two Senior Development Managers and Development Officer), and to work closely with the CEO.
Our aim is for the Development Consultant to work closely with the Development and Delivery Director ahead of their maternity leave for an in-depth induction and handover.
Discover Children’s Story Centre is the UK’s first hands-on creative literature space for children aged 0-11 years and their families / carers dedicated to generating a love of language, literature and stories. Discover transforms lives through stories, supporting over 100,000 children and families a year with creativity, confidence and connection in our purpose-built story worlds and in libraries, schools and festivals across London and beyond.
Terms
This post is a fixed term role offered as an employment contract or on contracted freelance basis. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible (to be confirmed with the post-holder) and to work with us for 2 days per week until mid-Jan 2027.
This role will be based at our centre on Stratford High Street, with flexible working considered. Benefits include 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) full time or pro-rata’d as appropriate for part-time hours, paid carers’ leave, free ticket allocation, shop and café discounts.
Salary: £55,000 FTE (or equivalent freelance contract).
Job Description
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Application
To apply, please email recruitment@discover.org.uk with a CV, cover letter and completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring form.
If you would like to an informal chat about the role before applying, or if you have any questions, please contact Livvy Brinson, Development and Delivery Director, at livvy.brinson@discover.org.uk.
Deadline: midnight on Monday 22 Sep 2025
First round interviews will be on site at Discover have been provisionally scheduled for week 29 September and will include a tour of the building.
Discover values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.
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