Development Manager

Built in 1788, the Georgian Theatre Royal is a vibrant theatre and historic Georgian playhouse in the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.  The Theatre hosts a diverse programme of events and produces an in-house professional pantomime.  Following an HLF-funded capital project, the Theatre launched The Georgian Theatre Experience in July 2016 as part of a commitment to heritage development. 

In common with many other arts organisations, we are reviewing our business model to ensure that we remain sustainable at a time of economic uncertainty, and with the support of the Arts Council we are establishing a new programme of development activity.  As a result, we now have a vacancy for a fixed term, part-time post:

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Salary £32,000k (pro rata – 0.6 FTE)

Fixed Term Post of 18 months

The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for establishing the Theatre’s development and fundraising strategy in support of the programme of production, performance and participation. This strategy focuses primarily on Trusts and Foundations and individual giving at all levels.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a passion for the performing arts. S/he will have a strong vision for how the Theatre can achieve and surpass its potential and income targets, capitalising on the exciting performance and heritage programme at one of only two remaining Georgian theatres in active production in the UK today. This is an opportunity to make a major impact on what we do, and how we do it.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on 14 March 2018.

Interviews will be held on 26 and 27 March.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Chief Executive and the Future Funding Group to agree a fundraising strategy that addresses the revenue needs of the Theatre. 
• To work with the Chief Executive and with Trustees of The Georgian Theatre Royal to identify, nurture and develop relationships with new and existing supporters of the Theatre.
• To develop a sustainable portfolio of fundraising income programmes (including legacies), to attract funds from private individuals and trusts, donors and patrons, which will produce not less than £75,000 in 2019/20.
• To produce and agree with the Chief Executive annual income and expenditure budgets for all fundraising programmes.
• To support the Trustees and the Chief Executive in developing and nurturing networks of potential supporters for the Theatre, and to increase awareness and knowledge of the Theatre’s ambitions and activities.
• To ensure all necessary systems and procedures are in place to monitor, evaluate, audit and acknowledge all income and donors.
• To work with Marketing to create bespoke literature to enhance the offer to potential supporters, including written, online and printed materials.
• To work with Marketing to produce materials to acknowledge support and to communicate Theatre activities with supporters.
• To establish collaborative relationships with the Theatre’s staff and volunteers and the Friends organisation.
• To hand over a fully prepared fundraising programme with additional fundraising opportunities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

At least five years’ experience of income generation through fundraising and philanthropy, ideally through private giving.  (Essential)

Experience of working within a museum or arts organisation. (Desirable)

Knowledge of membership programmes, patron schemes and legacy giving. (Desirable)

Budget management experience. (Desirable)

Marketing experience. (Desirable)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to represent The Georgian Theatre Royal externally.

Confident written and oral communication skills.

Sound organisation and planning skills and a good eye for presentation and detail.

ICT literate with a working knowledge of Excel, Word and social media applications.

Personal Attributes

A passion for the performing arts.

Willingness to work flexibly to achieve role responsibilities.

Good interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

The Georgian Theatre Royal, Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4DW