Development Manager

Nottingham Playhouse, one of the UK’s most exciting producing theatres is seeking an outstanding individual with strong organisational and persuasive skills to manage and deliver Nottingham Playhouse’s fundraising and development strategy to maximise income generation for all areas of Nottingham Playhouse’s work.

The Development Manager will play a key, proactive, hands-on role in raising funds for Nottingham Playhouse. The Development Manager will lead in the cultivation and approach of potential major donors and sponsors, in developing the existing fundraising and development programmes and in establishing a legacy programme.

They will manage a continuous programme of tailored and well-crafted applications to appropriate Grant Funds, Trusts and Foundations.

The Development Manager reports to, and works closely with, the Chief Executive and is responsible for achieving annual targets for all areas of Nottingham Playhouse’s fundraising operation other than those relating to regular funding bodies such as Arts Council England.

The post will suit a resourceful, self-starter with experience of fundraising and development and is an ideal opportunity to work in a creative environment, making a major contribution to the continuing success of Nottingham Playhouse.

Nottingham Playhouse is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and creating a workforce representative of the diverse communities we work with. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Disabled people. Nottingham Playhouse is part of the Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) campaign and welcomes proposals for flexible working on hiring.

Closing date: Monday 23 March 2020 at 12noon

First interviews in Nottingham: w/b 30 March 2020

For more information and the application pack please see our website

Please note we do not accept applications by CV