The Bush Theatre is looking for a motivated and personable fundraiser to join our busy Development team. We would like to see candidates with experience in any fundraising income stream, in any part of the third sector.
The Development Officer will play a vital role in enabling the Development team to reach our ambitious fundraising target, with scope to work across Individual Giving, Trusts and Foundation, Corporate and Events. This role has a particular focus on the relationship management of our Star Supporters; including leading on their comms and events. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with the Head of Development on strategy, our Marketing department on campaigns, and our Literary and Community departments to measure and champion impact.
Download the full job pack: Development Officer Job Description
Deadline for applications: 23:59 on Thursday 31 October 2024
First Interview: Wednesday 20 November 2024
Second Interview: Friday 29 November 2024
How to apply: register your interest through our recruitment portal Breathe HR.
Hours: 35 hours per week, 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday, although additional hours may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Salary: £27,500 pro rata per annum
Contract type: Permanent
In this role you will:
- Play a leading role in evolving and implementing our Individual Giving strategy, working closely with the Head of Development.
- Manage the execution of Major Donor dinners, including logistics and practical setup and liaison with catering, internal departments and freelancers.
- Draft applications for grants in accordance with our strategy, tone of voice, and existing content.
- Collaborate with Development Assistant to create pitch decks for Corporate prospects.
- Prepare and deliver briefing notes on prospects, and research profiles to inform fundraising strategy, with support from Development Assistant.
How to Apply
- Read the Job Description and Person Specification
- Register your interest through our recruitment portal Breathe HR, attaching your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role based on the essential criteria
- Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. This helps us to better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all.
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian, Migrant, Black and Latinx backgrounds, Deaf and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team.
Got any questions? Please email [email protected].
Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian, Migrant, Black and Latinx backgrounds, deaf and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team.
As part of our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term condition and would like to apply through this interview scheme, please let us know by stating anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme.’
If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our Theatre Administrator Chloe Wilson by email [email protected] or phone 0208743 3584.