Development Officer

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Location: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, GU1 3UX, UK

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Working hours: To be worked between 9.30am & 5.30pm Monday to Friday – flexible for the right candidate

Application deadline: Friday 14th February 2025

About the role

This interesting role will support the theatre’s ambition to increase our revenue fundraising and development capabilities. In particular the post holder will be responsible for researching, cultivating, preparing applications for and stewarding Charitable Trusts and Foundations to raise funds for our Community and Outreach work and Play Your Part capital campaign. The focus will be on grants of up to £5,000. The post will also offer administrative support to the department focussed on mid-level giving (Vanbrugh Supporters and Guardian Angels).

The Development Officer will be responsible for the accurate recording of income related to Trusts and Foundations, working closely with the Head of Creative Learning and Director of Development (DoD) to identify fundable propositions within the theatre. You will assist in the planning and delivery of donor events for Vanbrugh Supporters, Guardian Angels and current and potential Major Donors, helping to ensure a culture of continuous cultivation and engagement. You will work closely with the DoD to enable the charity’s artistic, community and organisational aspirations.

This post is full time, though for the right candidate, a pro-rata 4-day equivalent will be considered.

You will be a strong writer and an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ready to learn and very comfortable talking to a range of people, representing yourself as informed, intelligent, calm and knowledgeable member of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre team. Never afraid to ask questions but equally enthusiastic about looking for your own solutions. We are a happy and driven team and hope to find someone who compliments these characteristics to join us in the Development Department.

Please download and view the full Job Description below.

How to apply

Application is by completing the Job Application Form, optional CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on the theatre website here.

Please email your application to David Beal: dbeal@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.

Interviews will take place throughout the process as applications are received meaning the recruitment process could end before the closing date.

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