Development Officer

National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) is an independent, charitable, trust located at the Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange, Midlothian. NMMS is responsible for the preservation and interpretation of Scotland’s mining history and heritage, shining a light on the past to help us look to the future of Scotland’s energy transition. As well as being a 5-star visitor attraction, the Museum holds collections of national significance and offers an award-winning learning programme for audiences of all ages, across Scotland.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Development Officer post would be well suited for a candidate with demonstrable knowledge and experience of successful fundraising.

The Development Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fundraising success of NMMS. The successful candidate will lead on the development of a fundraising strategy and securing funding from a range of sources such as grant awards, trusts and foundations, statutory bodies and corporate bodies to enable NMMS to achieve both long-term and short-term ambitions. The Development Officer will also build relationships and networks and explore new fundraising opportunities.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS).

Please refer to key responsibilities and personal specification when applying. Please complete and return our Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and send to Dorota Topolniak at FinanceandAdmin@nationalminingmuseum.com.

Please note that CVs are not considered as part of the application and will not be considered.

NMMS is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of sex, gender identity, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.