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The Courtauld is a world-leading higher education institute for the teaching and research of art history, conservation and curation, and is home to one of the world’s greatest art collections. The Courtauld recently announced plans to create a new world-class campus at Somerset House, a major £82 million development which will strengthen its position as a leading global centre for the visual arts.

As the Courtauld approaches its centenary in 2032, it is also expanding into new areas of teaching and research, increasing its focus on global geographies such as the Americas, the African diaspora, and the arts of Asia. It is committed to broadening access to its collection and teaching, and to dramatically increasing the number of scholarships and bursaries it offers to students.

Building on the success of a £30 million gift secured in October 2025, the largest in the Courtauld’s history and the exponential growth of its membership programme, the Courtauld are now recruiting for the new role of Deputy Director of Advancement to lead the income generating and marketing functions across Advancement as it launches ‘Courtauld 100’, its ambitious centenary campaign.

A senior leader within Advancement, the Deputy Director of Advancement will play a crucial role in planning and leading the strategic growth of fundraising activity across membership, individual giving, philanthropy and corporate partnerships. Today, the Courtauld’s thriving community of supporters comprises 10,000 Friends and Patrons, following a sharp 195% rise in 2024/25, with a very loyal and engaged group at its core. The institution is also investing strategically in increasing its number of legacy pledgers and strengthening alumni engagement. This new role will help to oversee these key strands of activity, setting strategic direction and ensuring that opportunities are maximised across these audiences and between teams.

An excellent strategist and communicator, you will take a major role in future planning and delivering fundraising and marketing initiatives. You will bring a strong track record in leading teams, delivering growth in income, with particular attention to excellent stewardship and high-quality written output. With a flexible, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, you will spot opportunities, turn strategy into action, and engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders as it embarks on its biggest campaign to date.

If you share a passion and commitment to the visual arts and art education, we look forward to hearing from you.

This role carries an excellent benefits package including 30 days’ leave + bank holidays + closure days, a University of London (SAUL) pension scheme and hybrid working.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews will take place at the Courtauld in late January 2026.

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

The Courtauld is working towards improving and embedding equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.