Head of Development and Partnerships
Mercury Theatre Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Are you a commercially minded fundraiser, passionate about garnering support for a cause you love? Come and join #TeamMercury as our new Head of Development and Partnerships.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in identifying and securing funding, building commercial partnerships, and nurturing meaningful strategic relationships that drive sustainable growth.
The successful candidate is creative, highly collaborative and forward-thinking. You will bring experience across a range of fundraising approaches and the ability to make the most of a mix of commercial streams. We would love to hear from you!
To find out more, download the candidate pack.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Development and Partnerships
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
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Job: Head of Development and Partnerships
Job: Head of Development and Partnerships
Organisation: Mercury Theatre
Postcode: CO1 1PT
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please send a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining what attracts you to this position, and evidence of your ability to meet the job description and person specification.
In addition, with your application, please supply:
• Your CV
• Names and contact details for two employment/professional referees; however, we will not take up references until an offer has been made.
Applications should be submitted via the Staffology link in the candidate pack by 10am on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- Contact name: Recruitment Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Mercury Theatre
The Mercury is an artistic powerhouse in the East – a vital, vibrant, welcoming centre of culture for the people of Colchester, Essex and beyond.
Our revamped building reopened in 2021 and we now have more space than ever before. The Mercury is your theatre, we’re here for your coffee mornings, birthday parties, business meetings, conferences and of course, your shows.