Development Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Hampstead Theatre


Job Summary

Support individual giving and stewardship at Hampstead Theatre, building strong relationships with supporters and delivering engaging fundraising initiatives to support our programme of new writing.

Job Description

At Hampstead Theatre, we create bold, original and thought-provoking theatre, championing new voices and exceptional creative talent.

We are looking for an ambitious and relationship-driven Development Manager to help deliver our £1.5m fundraising target and support the future of one of London’s leading producing theatres.

This is a dynamic role at the heart of the organisation, building relationships with supporters, Patrons and high-net-worth individuals, while delivering inspiring fundraising events and donor experiences.

We are seeking someone with fundraising experience in the arts or charity sector, excellent people skills, creativity, warmth and a passion for ambitious theatre and new writing.

If you are excited by the opportunity to connect people with transformative artistic work and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Experience of working in a fundraising team and with personal targets
Proactive can-do attitude, high energy and the desire to work within a team and make a difference
Approachable demeanour and ability to communicate and advocate the work of the theatre
Experience of using a CRM system and research tools for data mining and to support prospecting
Polished written and verbal communication skills
Excellent administrative, IT and Excel budget management skills
Ability to manage own workload
Highly accurate, well-organised and with consistent time management skills
Tactful, diplomatic and able to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information
Willing and available for evening events
Experience of first-line budget and expenditure management

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Hampstead Theatre

Postcode: NW3 3EU

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