Development Manager

Development Manager

Queens Theatre Hornchurch Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Development Manager will play a key role in growing philanthropic and community support for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering fundraising activity, supporting income generation through campaigns, events, partnerships and donor stewardship.

Job Description

Working closely with the Director of Audiences and Development and colleagues across Marketing, Box Office, Finance and Front of House, the postholder will deliver a programme of fundraising activity including memberships, small to mid-scale trusts and foundations, community fundraising, sponsorship and local business partnerships. The role supports QTH's audience development, artistic programme and wider financial resilience.

This role will suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident in delivering fundraising activity, and who can bring practical ideas that connect with QTH's diverse communities.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Experience delivering fundraising campaigns.
  • Experience stewarding and supporting donors or supporters.
  • Experience writing funding applications.
  • Experience planning and delivering fundraising or community events.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience using CRM or database systems to manage supporter data.
  • Understanding of fundraising compliance, including GDPR and Gift Aid.
  • Awareness of current fundraising trends and inclusive fundraising practices.
  • Proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Commitment to inclusivity, ethical fundraising and community values.
  • Collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of working in Outer East London / Essex.
  • Experience working in an arts, cultural or visitor attraction setting.
  • Experience of fundraising in the arts or cultural sector.
  • Experience working with local businesses, sponsorship or partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

*Please view our our job pack and JD for full job requirements.*

Fundraising

  • Develop and deliver audience-focused fundraising campaigns that support theatre programming, community engagement and audience development.
  • Identify and implement practical income opportunities, such as round-up donations, maximising Gift Aid and testing messaging at key audience touchpoints.

Events & Community

  • Plan, promote and deliver fundraising events including donor evenings, community fundraising activities and quizzes.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to ensure events are well organised and provide a positive supporter experience.

Trusts, Memberships etc

  • Research, write and submit applications to small to mid-scale trusts and foundations aligned with QTH's artistic, educational and community activity.
  • Review and refresh QTH's membership schemes, sponsorship offers and local business fundraising opportunities.

*Please view our our job pack and JD for full job requirements.*

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Queens Theatre Hornchurch

Postcode: RM11 1QT

How to Apply

Application deadline:
Monday 23rd March at 9am.

Interviews:
First interview (remote via MS Teams): W/C 6th April 26.
Second Interview (in-person at QTH): W/C 13th April 26.

To submit your application:  Fill in our Application form and Equal Opportunities form at:
www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/
(Applications by CV cannot be considered)

For assistance:
Please contact [email protected].

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is committed to offering training, mentoring and coaching support to the right candidates who may need to develop skills in areas of the person specification. This can be discussed further at interview stage.