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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 is a new and pivotal role designed to transform Theatre Centre’s fundraising capacity by strengthening systems, increasing income diversity, and building long-term financial resilience. The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.
The role will contribute to raising over £150,000 and aims to enable the organisation to begin each financial year with a significant proportion of income already secured through strategic, multi-year fundraising.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Contract type: Fixed term to March 2028 (24 months)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE, flexible working required including occasional evenings/weekends)
Salary: £18,000 per annum (£30,000 pro rata)
Location: You will be based in Unit 4 Crawley Business Centre, Stephenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN. Weʼre open to discussing flexible working arrangements that support both you and the needs of the role.
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance applies.
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
Zoom drop in Q&A Tuesday 7th April 9:30am (online - register here)
Deadline for applications Monday 13th April 202610am
First interviews Thursday 23rd April 2026 (zoom)
Second interviews Wednesday 29th April 2026 (in person, travel paid)
We’re offering a Zoom drop-in Q&A session for any questions you may have about Theatre Centre and the role. Book your place HERE.
We are an ITC Ethical Employer and use ITC Equity Ethical Manager Contracts. We are also a disability confident employer.
