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National Youth Band looks to appoint Funding Manager

There is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on a salaried basis.

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  The organisation is looking to appoint a Funding Development Manager

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is advertising for the position of a Funding Development Manager.

Exciting opportunity

Speaking about the role, interim Administrator Alun F Williams told 4BR: "This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual with experience in fundraising to play an integral part in developing the organisation.

They will be a key member of the management team with the purpose of helping develop and deliver the organisation's funding development strategy so that we can meet the goals of our overall strategic plan."

Engaging role

He added: "It's an interesting, engaging role which will also involve supporting public relations in order to raise public awareness of the band's artistic profile.

This is a new role and will suit someone wishing to make a real difference whilst enjoying flexibility in working arrangements."

This is a new role and will suit someone wishing to make a real difference whilst enjoying flexibility in working arrangementsAlun F Williams

Further information:

A full role description, person specification and details (3 days a week — salary £32,000 pro rata) on how to apply can be found at: https://www.nybbgb.com/staff-vacancies.html

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