About the role
National Galleries of Scotland is advertising a full-time Development Lead - Capital Campaigns role, listed under Fundraising. The advertised salary is £49,792 - £56,426 per year. The advertised location is Edinburgh, Scotland; check the source listing for the exact workplace, hybrid pattern or travel expectations. The vacancy was posted on 30 July 2026 and is currently shown with a closing date of 25 August 2026.
Role context
This vacancy sits within fundraising work, where roles commonly involve income generation, donor or supporter relationships, stewardship, planning and performance against fundraising goals. The exact responsibilities, reporting line, working pattern and organisational priorities are controlled by National Galleries of Scotland and should be confirmed on the original application page before applying.
What to consider before applying
Use the employer's full advert and person specification to assess fit. For a role titled “Development Lead - Capital Campaigns”, it is sensible to prepare concise examples that demonstrate relationship management, persuasive written communication, planning and pipeline management, using evidence or data to improve fundraising activity, leadership, prioritisation and accountability for outcomes. Where the employer asks for supporting statements, address each essential criterion directly and use evidence of what you did, how you worked with others and what changed as a result.
Application information
Voluntary Sector Jobs provides this page as a structured vacancy summary. Applications are handled through the original vacancy source, where you should verify the latest description, eligibility requirements, working arrangements and closing information before submitting.
Preparing your application
Before applying for the Development Lead - Capital Campaigns vacancy with National Galleries of Scotland, review the employer's full person specification on the original listing. Relevant evidence is likely to include relationship management, persuasive written communication, planning and pipeline management, using evidence or data to improve fundraising activity, leadership, prioritisation and accountability for outcomes. Do not rely on this summary as a substitute for the employer's stated essential and desirable criteria. Check any qualification, safeguarding, right-to-work, travel, location or background-check requirements directly in the source advert, and tailor your application to the criteria actually requested by National Galleries of Scotland.
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