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The London Handel Festival is run by a small, dynamic team, and while we do not always have vacancies available, we are always delighted to hear from enthusiastic, motivated individuals who share our passion for Handel’s music and its performance.

If you are interested in contributing your skills, energy and ideas to a leading international festival with a strong artistic vision and collaborative spirit, we would love to hear from you. Please keep an eye on this page for any advertised opportunities.

 

Head of Individual Giving and Campaigns

The London Handel Society seeks an experienced fundraising professional to provide services in the newly created role of Head of Individual Giving and Campaigns. The post holder will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s pipeline of support from individual donors. A central focus of the role will be the successful delivery of the Festival’s Future Fund Campaign.

Job Title: Head of Individual Giving and Campaigns

Contract: 12-month self-employed contract, with the option to extend beyond 12 months, subject to review. 

Fee: £21,000 per annum (paid in monthly instalments)

Hours: This Role is based on an approximate equivalent of 0.3 FTE though workload will vary across the year depending on Festival activity at any given time. The fee equates to a full-time equivalent salary of £70,000. 

Start Date: As soon as possible (newly created role)

Location: London, or within easy reach of London

Reporting Line: Festival Director. 

 

Find out more and how to apply here.

 

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The London Handel Festival is seeking three new trustees with experience and expertise in the fields of:

  • Fundraising
  • Learning and Participation
  • Finance


As the UK's only full-time organisation dedicated to Handel's music, we're building a year-round cultural force through world-class performances, emerging talent competitions, bold opera productions, and inclusive creative learning programmes.

As a trustee, you'll help shape our strategic vision alongside a skilled board and dynamic executive team.

Who we're looking for:
- Those with experience of fundraising (ideally for charitable organisations)
- Candidates with knowledge of Learning and Participation (ideally practitioners)
- Extensive expertise in finance (preferably with a background in corporate finance/corporate credit)

Please submit applications (CV and covering letter) to: [javascript protected email address]


Deadline to apply: 16th January, 2026

Application deadline: 23 January 2026