Development Director
Marylebone Theatre Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
STRATEGIC
To design and present a fundraising strategy for increasing income across three streams: major donations; patrons and corporates; trusts and foundations
To set fundraising targets and present quarterly progress reports.
FUNDRAISING
Lead on attracting major donations, including developing and maintaining relationships with potential and actual donors and creating cultivation events,including gala nights and special receptions.
Secure and grow Trust & Foundation income, with a particular focus on funding for core costs. Oversee our consultant fundraisers to make applications.
Design and deliver a Patrons and Membership scheme, including imagining and implementing an infrastructure for delivering patron and member experiences, such as attending press nights, meeting cast and creatives, attending readings and workshops
Oversee the preparation of high quality, targeted and compelling fundraising materials, including for the website, letters, proposals, presentations and updates
GENERAL
This role requires flexibility including evening and weekend work for events
As a term of your employment, you may also be asked to undertake other suchappropriate duties as and when required of you.
Participate in all training and development initiatives as required.
Attend MT press nights and patrons & members evenings.
Attend weekly staff meetings and regular MT meetings
ADMINISTRATIVE
To report on all meetings and maintain accurate records, including monitoring income against targets and flagging risks and opportunities.
To provide data and context for updates to the board of trustees.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the DD may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Board
Job Requirements
Experience of fundraising from individual supporters, including managing donor relationships.
Proven track record of asking for and securing gifts.
Demonstrable success in event planning.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinker with excellent planning skills
Strong project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach with willingness to work evenings and weekends
Job Overview
- Job Title: Development Director
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Development Director
Job: Development Director
Organisation: Marylebone Theatre
Postcode: NW16XT
How to Apply
Please send your CV & cover letter to [email protected] by July 20th at 5pm
- Contact name: Alexander Gifford
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Marylebone Theatre
The Marylebone Theatre delivers West End quality theatre in an intimate setting at local prices. Since opening in September 2022, we have been awarded the Olivier Award for Best Family Show and the Off West End award for Best Production.