Senior Development Manager

Disability Arts; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in the UK is looking for a Senior Development Manager to spearhead its fundraising strategy. The successful candidate will support the Artistic Director and Executive Director in securing vital funds to enhance a diverse programme of contemporary theatre and creative work. This role offers a salary between £35k-£40k and flexible working options, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned organization committed to innovative and inclusive performances.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Designated stakeholder pension scheme

Ongoing professional development support

Qualifications

• Strong track record in raising income from diverse sources.
• Passion for contemporary performance and creative collaboration.
• Willingness to support under-represented backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising strategy for Fuel.
• Support the Artistic Director & CEO and Executive Director in securing funds.
• Develop relationships with trusts, foundations, individuals, and corporates.

Skills

Fundraising from trusts and foundations

Excellent communication skills

Experience in arts and culture sector

Job description

The role

Fuel is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Development Manager to join the team.

The successful candidate will lead on Fuel’s fundraising strategy, supporting the Artistic Director & CEO and Executive Director in securing vital funds to sustain and grow our ambitious programme of contemporary theatre, digital work, and creative collaboration across the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join one of the UK’s leading independent producing organisations, known for its innovative and inclusive approach to live performance.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in raising income from trusts, foundations, individuals and corporates, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contemporary performance and creative collaboration.We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from backgrounds currently under-represented in the arts and culture sectors.

Please see full details in the job pack. Other formats of the pack are available on our website linked below.

Terms and benefits – What we can offer you

• Full time (40 hours/wk), permanent role
• £35k-£40k per year depending on experience
• We are open to discussing flexible working including part-time options
• A have designated stakeholder pension scheme
• Core hours are 10am-3pm, with some flexibility around starting and finishing times
• We operate a time off in lieu system
• Hybrid working (see job pack for details)
• Support for your ongoing professional development. We will work closely with the post-holder to ensure that their needs in this area are met. Fuel offers a training budget and mentoring support

About Fuel

We produce fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. Since 2004, we have evolved a pioneering producing model that develops ideas through attentive collaboration, a spirit of curiosity and creativity, and an emphasis on trust, learning, and environmental sustainability. We have developed a reputation for spirited and surprising new theatre, deep relationships with a wide range of artists, and a commitment torepresentation,inclusionand care for young and diverse audiences.