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Development Manager
We are currently seeking a Development Manager to join our team. Working closely with the Executive Director and Fundraising Consultant, you will lead the development and implementation of Theatre Centre’s fundraising strategy to support its artistic programme, organisational growth, and long-term sustainability.
This role is generously funded by Backstage Trust and will have support from across the whole company including the Board, the SLT and the wider Theatre Centre team. Over recent years we have been steadily building our development foundations and have some good funding relationships in place, as well as a strong, evidenced case for support, in-depth stats and feedback and above all an inspiring and exciting programme of work for young people, artists and teachers across the country.
The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation build long-term financial resilience and capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Contract type: Fixed term to March 2028 (24 months)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £18,000 per annum (£30,000 pro rata)
Location: Weʼre open to discussing flexible and remote working arrangements that support both you and the needs of the role. Theatre Centre is based in Unit 4 Crawley Business Centre, Stephenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN.
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from communities that are underrepresented in the cultural workforce, particularly when considering disability, class and ethnicity, and people whose lived experience reflects the communities we work with. We guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the post and have a budget to support access. If you have any questions about Access please email Emma Rees, Executive Director at emma@theatre-centre.co.uk.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, use our application portal HERE. The portal will ask you for:
your personal details
your personal statement in response to the Job Description and Person Specification (equivalent to a cover letter)
your CV (a summary of your skills and experience)
Your personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about you, why you are suited to this role, and how your approach, skills and experience meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
You can either enter your written personal statement directly into the application portal, or upload a voice note, video, or presentation.
If something works better for you then feel free to email us and chat it through. You must complete this Equal Opportunities Form HERE along with your application.
We want to help you write the strongest application you can, so please bear in mind that we use a criteria-based scoring system to shortlist and we will make decisions based on what you tell us about how well your skills and interests align with the Job Description and Person Specification. If you’d like to know more about what this means, then please email emma@theatre-centre.co.uk.
PROCESS
Your application will be read by at least two people.
All interview candidates will receive the questions in advance.
The first interviews will be via Zoom with captions available and the second interviews will be in person in our offices in Crawley. You will see at least two people at each interview.
We will offer feedback to all unsuccessful candidates at each interview stage. We’re sorry but we will not be able to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interviews.
KEY DATES
Deadline for applications Thursday 23rd April, midday
First interviews W/C 27th April
Second interviews W/C 4th May
We are an ITC Ethical Employer and use ITC Equity Ethical Manager Contracts. We are also a disability confident employer.
