Location: St James’s Square, London SW1
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (with flexibility in line with the Library's hybrid working policy)
Salary range: £35,400 – £41,325 per annum, plus benefits
Deadline for applications: 24 October 2025 @ 5.00 pm
Job reference: LL/25/11
About The London Library
For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Development Officer to join our small, dedicated Development Team. In this pivotal role, you will:
Contribute to individual giving fundraising activity across the department
Support the strategic direction of the department by helping with the retention and recruitment of Patrons
Support the management of international giving, including the US Patrons programme
Support the organisation and delivery of Library events
Build your knowledge and experience of legacy giving, stewardship and other fundraising processes to make a meaningful impact on the achievements of our small team.
About you
You are an enthusiastic professional with:
GCSEs (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience in a supporter/client-facing role and in administration within a busy team.
Interest in fundraising and knowledge of best practices in the sector
Clear, courteous communication in person, by phone, email, and letter
Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct correspondence
Strong attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism
Positive team player with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Proficient in MS Office and quick to learn new systems
Able to work effectively both in-office and remotely
Personal attributes include:
Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities
Patient and resilient with a good-humoured approach, particularly in relation to completion of essential routine tasks
Self-motivated and confident
Why join us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you are passionate about delivering a great Development experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply
Please complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form - available below - and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Candidate Information Pack (including job description)
Deadline for applications: Friday 24 October 2025 @ 5:00pm
Interviews: Thursday 6 November
The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community and all applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are only able to consider candidates with a current right to work in the UK.
