Arts and Heritage Change Consultant

A singular opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural institutions. Bethlem Museum of the Mind, a museum of mental health history, art, and lived experience, is at a pivotal moment of leadership transition, seeking an experienced independent consultant to drive fundraising progress, validate our 2035 Vision, and form new partnerships of purpose.

The opportunity: An experienced independent consultant to refine and stress-test our 2035 Vision business case, personally drive progress in fundraising and philanthropy, and initiate new partnerships of purpose, working alongside our existing staff team.

Key responsibilities: Refine and validate the 2035 Vision business case with independent rigour; personally lead fundraising conversations with trusts, foundations, major donors and statutory bodies, progressing prospects and closing income relationships; initiate new partnerships of purpose locally, nationally and globally; and provide the Board of Trustees with evidence-based recommendations on organisational model and future leadership.

Essential: A substantial personal track record of work in the arts and heritage sector, securing significant grants and donations, experience of personally leading and closing fundraising conversations; a mature network of sustainable relationships with funders and philanthropists that can be activated quickly; aligned with a strong strategic vision. Director-level leadership experience; and genuine commitment to mental health, culture and lived experience.

Terms: 12 months independent consultancy engagement, based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham, with travel to partnership and stakeholder meetings; day rate based on £48,000 for 12 month project @ 3 days pr week; start as soon as possible.

How to Apply

A role description is available to view here.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter by 25 October 2026 to: colin.gale@motm.org.uk

Interviews will take place week commencing 2 November 2026.

Tours of the Museum are possible in advance of interview in weeks commencing 19 and 26 October by arrangement with colin.gale@motm.org.uk