Development Manager

Development Manager

Traverse Theatre Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
Scotland
  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Traverse Theatre is looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Development Manager to lead the operational aspects of the Traverse fundraising activity.

Job Description

Typical duties include:

Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activity
Contribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generation
Effectively manage fundraising budgets and targets
Create and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sources
Communicate powerfully with all stakeholders
Lead the development and delivery of donor stewardship and engagement programme
Provide leadership, guidance and fundraising expertise across the organisation, fostering a collaborative approach to income generation and engagement.

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the following experience and expertise:
Experience of developing successful funding applications; a proven record of securing funds; experience of working within the arts and of working collaboratively with a team and across an organisation. In addition we are looking for someone who is: able to support and develop relationships across funders and stakeholders; has outstanding organisation skills and time-management; is an effective collaborator and active contributor and an impactful and persuasive communicator with proven skills in prospect research.

Job Requirements

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the following experience and expertise:
Experience of developing successful funding applications; a proven record of securing funds; experience of working within the arts and of working collaboratively with a team and across an organisation. In addition we are looking for someone who is: able to support and develop relationships across funders and stakeholders; has outstanding organisation skills and time-management; is an effective collaborator and active contributor and an impactful and persuasive communicator with proven skills in prospect research.

Job Responsibilities

Typical duties include:

Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activity
Contribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generation
Effectively manage fundraising budgets and targets
Create and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sources
Communicate powerfully with all stakeholders
Lead the development and delivery of donor stewardship and engagement programme
Provide leadership, guidance and fundraising expertise across the organisation, fostering a collaborative approach to income generation and engagement.

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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, 24 Aug 2026
  • Location: Scotland | view on Google Maps

Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Traverse Theatre

Postcode: EH1 2ED

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this post please download the application pack from our website at https://www.traverse.co.uk/jobs and send the application form to us as directed in the pack. Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and, if applicable, must hold any necessary work permit and/or visa.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 24 August 2026.

Interviews will be held at the Traverse Theatre in the week commencing 31 August 2026.