We need a creative organiser with a passion for tech, to help us raise vital funds through events and fundraising.

Salary: £27,000 FTE per annum  

Hours: 3 days per week/22.5 hours 

Contract: Initial one-year fixed term contract with potential to become permanent  
upon review. 
 

About Us 

The Centre for Computing History is an educational charity and museum. We’re on a mission to inspire and educate people of all ages about the social, cultural, and technical impact of computing. Though interactive exhibits, we allow visitors to explore how we went from a few computers the size of a room, to everyone having one in their pockets - in just 80 years!  

Last year we welcomed 22,000 visitors including 8,665 young people (3,000 school pupils) for hands-on experiences, workshops, school visits, and public events. 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Events & Fundraising Co-ordinator to help drive income generation and deliver engaging events. This is a varied and rewarding role that blends creativity, relationship-building, and hands-on event delivery. 

You’ll co-ordinate a range of events, from retro gaming nights to corporate workshops and birthday parties, and also help secure vital funds for the museum by supporting research and bid writing. This dual role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has an eye for detail, and thrives on juggling multiple projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

Event Co-ordination 

Working with senior staff and our volunteer team

• Help co-ordinate the planning and delivery of small-scale events, including: 

• • Corporate bookings: team-building workshops, retro gaming evenings
  • Children’s birthday parties and family bookings
  • One-off events, such as museum celebrations or donor receptions 

• Liaise with internal teams and external clients to ensure smooth event delivery 

• Co-ordinate event admin

• Support larger museum-led events such as exhibition launches and community open days 

• Contribute to the smooth running of the museum as part of the wider team

Fundraising 

Support senior staff by helping to:

• Research and maintain a pipeline of funding prospects  

• Draft funding applications to trusts, foundations, and corporate donors

• Track deadlines and reporting requirements for funders 

• Collaborate with museum colleagues to gather project info, budgets, and impact data 

• Prepare funder updates and reports 

• Develop sponsorship packages for corporate partners 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Strong written communication skills, especially for persuasive writing (e.g. applications, proposals) 

• Experience in events co-ordination and stakeholder management 

• Excellent organisation and time management skills 

• Interest in computing, tech heritage and museums

• Comfortable working with budgets, quotes, and schedules

• A team player with initiative and a can-do attitude 

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.  

Desirable 

• Knowledge of fundraising and event management best practices 

• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Beacon) 

Benefits 

• Be part of a dynamic and growing museum 

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) 

• Workplace pension and Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working arrangements where possible 

• Staff development and training opportunities 

How to Apply 

Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to partnerships@computinghistory.org.uk by 9:30am on 20/10/25. 

Date : 04-10-2025