Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) is seeking an experienced, hands-on fundraising and development professional to lead and deliver its major funding applications, strengthen its financial sustainability and support its transition to charitable status. Working closely with the Board of Directors and Gallery team, the Interim Head of Fundraising and Development will play a central role in securing NCA's long-term future as a sustainable, ambitious contemporary arts organisation. Established in 2021 following the closure of the Baltic39 gallery, NCA presents a diverse programme of exhibitions and events in partnership with local and national organisations across the cultural, educational, voluntary and business sectors. This is an important moment in the organisation's development, offering an opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to make a tangible and lasting contribution to the cultural landscape of Newcastle and the North East. SALARY : £10K for 50 days work spread between mid-November to End of April. Flexible and in consultation with the Directors. FURTHER INFO: https://lnkd.in/e6HrGg57 Responsibilities will include: Please send a CV and short covering letter outlining your relevant experience, availability and proposed consultancy fee to [email protected] Applications should include two examples of major core arts funding applications in which you have played a leading delivery role. For each example, please specify: Application deadline: Monday 16 November 2026. 5pm. For an informal conversation about the role, or to request this document in another format, please contact:Job Summary
Job Description
This is a delivery-focused role, not an advisory appointment. The successful candidate will take direct responsibility for researching, developing, writing, coordinating and submitting major funding bids, including preparation for an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) application.
NCA is preparing for its next stage of development: a transition from its existing Community Interest Company (CIC) structure towards a charity with an associated trading organisation, alongside establishing a stronger and more sustainable funding base to support its artistic programme and public benefit.Job Requirements
Work with the Board to develop and implement a clear roadmap towards charitable status and an appropriate associated trading structure.
Coordinate the practical stages of the transition, working alongside qualified legal, financial and governance advisers where specialist advice is required.
Support the development of the proposed charity's purposes, public benefit objectives and organisational structure.
Help ensure that the emerging charitable structure supports NCA's funding ambitions and long-term artistic mission.
Identify and address governance, policy and organisational capacity gaps that may affect eligibility for major funding.
Support the Board in identifying trustee recruitment priorities and developing appropriate governance documentation.
Align the charity development process with the organisation's business planning, financial projections and major funding applications.
Monitor progress against agreed milestones and identify Useful Links
How to Apply
• The funding organisation.
• The amount applied for and the amount secured.
• The duration of the funding award.
• Your personal contribution to developing, writing and submitting the application.
• The outcome and impact of the funding secured.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have personally delivered successful Arts Council England National Portfolio applications and substantial multi-year core funding bids.
Tina Gharavi
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Newcastle Contemporary Ar