The Centre For Computing History
Events and Development Manager
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Events and Development Manager
CCH Events and Development Manager
£32,000–£35,000 | Full-time | Cambridge
About the Role
Are you a natural relationship builder who loves turning ideas into action?
The Centre for Computing History is seeking an ambitious and proactive Events and Development Manager to drive its next phase of growth. This exciting role amalgamates corporate partnerships, income generation, events, fundraising, and business development, providing an opportunity to make a genuine impact at one of the UK’s most unique museums.
In this role, you will collaborate with leading technology companies, donors, supporters, and community partners while:
- Growing income streams
- Developing sponsorship opportunities
- Securing funding
- Expanding venue hire revenues
- Creating memorable corporate events
- Fulfilling the mission to preserve and showcase computing heritage
Your Responsibilities
Primarily, you’ll be responsible for:
- Relationship-building with technology firms, donors, partners, and the community to strengthen support.
- Generating revenue through brand sponsorships, fundraising, and engaging corporate event partnerships.
- Enhancing visibility by delivering impactful events that attract public and professional audiences.
- Taking ownership of strategic income-generating initiatives like venue hire and community engagement.
- Developing ** Novel collaboration opportunities** to expand the organisation’s reach.
- Representing the Centre for Computing History with confidence, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with its vision.
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Required skills include strong connection building, virtual and face-to-face engagement approach, commercial thinking, and the mindset of ** value creation within a human-centric organisation.
Requirements
- A passion for fostering purposeful, meaningful collaborations with potential supporters.
- Experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, sales, events, or marketing, though mastery across all areas isn’t mandatory.
- Proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver impact.
- Good writing skills to craft persuasive proposals and comms.
- Commercial acumen with a knack for ** translating visions into actionable plans.
- Peleable multi-channel communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders (donors, technology partners, corporate clients).
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Benefits
While specific benefits aren’t detailed here, we value purpose-focused job seekers who are ready to make a difference. The role also provides variety, purpose-driven work, and exposure to the fascinating ** history of computing**.
This tabbed position starts imagining funding well-being and creativity never trough a paradigm of purely money. Join us if you’re a doer that thrives in impactful commercial projects.
To apply, please send your CV and a ** short cover letter** (non-AI generated, outlining your interest and experience) to admin@computinghistory.org.uk. The deadline is 9:30 AM, 27 July 2026.
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