Development (Fundraising) Manager

Role:  Development (Fundraising) Manager 

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: £38,500 (gross) per annum 

The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit a Development (Fundraising) Manager.

The Development Manager plays a central role in enabling the Development team to reach our ambitious fundraising target. They will work closely with the Director of Development, Development Officers, as well as with the Marketing and Communications team, Finance Team and Artistic and Literary Teams.

The role will be responsible for managing fundraising initiatives from a variety of sources, including from trusts and foundations, individuals and corporate partnerships. This includes managing key applications, proposals, campaigns and events to secure new income and steward existing relationships. Working closely with the Director of Development, they will lead on the development and implementation of strategy to grow income from a variety of sources as part of the Development team’s overall fundraising work. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience as a development professional with a track record in fundraising in a relevant environment, including demonstrable success in planning and securing income in a variety of contexts (e.g. from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and/or individuals). 

• Excellent organisation and management skills to handle a busy workload, tight deadlines and conflicting priorities. 

• Experience planning and writing applications and/or pitches for funding across a wide range of contexts and funders/partners. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal). 

Further details about the application process can be found on the job description. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return to the recruitment inbox by no later than 2nd March 2025.  Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.

To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.  

The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.