Development Manager (Individuals )

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

£37,051.49 per annum

Application closing date 16 April 2024

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The Marlowe, Canterbury is one of this country’s most successful large-scale independent theatres. We present a year-round programme of national touring productions across a range of artforms including theatre, dance, opera, and music, in our 1,200-seat Theatre and we develop and present work in our 150-seat Studio. Supporting artists, engaging with our communities, and developing the creative lives of the next generation are central to our mission to be the engine house for the performing arts in our region and to shape the spirit of Kent.

There’s never been a better time to join our team. Our investment in our loyalty strategy has ensured that we have consistently strong and engaged audiences for our varied programme. Our membership scheme is going from strength to strength, and we have invested in building strong prospect pipelines for the Development Team to work with.

The Marlowe is growing our Development Team to implement our ambitious strategy to increase fundraised income for our core activity alongside launching a capital fundraising campaign for a world-class creative learning centre for the young people of Kent in the Marlowe Kit.

We are seeking a Development Manager to lead on our fundraising from individuals predominately for our core activity. You will contribute to the Development Team’s targets by increasing income through a range of individual giving programmes, box office donations, public appeals, high level membership schemes and major donors. We have established success in each of these areas but are looking for someone to join the team and take it to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable fundraising experience and will relish the opportunity to make their mark on a small team with big ambitions. They will be a fantastic communicator and passionate about their work, resilient in the face of any challenge that comes their way and supportive of their colleagues.

The Marlowe is an inclusive employer. We value difference and recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

We’ve also received recognition from our industry, winning a Stage Award for our innovative approach to supporting the theatre sector and a Workforce Award from UK Theatre for our investment in our People Plan, ensuring our high calibre team are rewarded and supported.

We are a Creative Green organisation and are committed to taking action on climate change and environmental sustainability.

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