Development Events Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Donmar Warehouse


Job Summary

We are looking for a Development Events Manager with demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills. They will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse.

Job Description

Our Development Team

The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.

Purpose of the role

The Development Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Head of Trusts and Events and with support from the Events Administrator.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills. They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to proactively work on their own initiative as well as in a team, with very strong attention to detail. They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to leading multiple events simultaneously.

TERMS

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Working Hours: Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work some weekday evenings on a regular basis and very occasionally on the weekend. A TOIL system is in operation.

Applications Close at 10am on Monday 24 November.

Round One Interviews: Week Commencing 1 December

Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 8 December

We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria

  • At least 18 months of experience successfully leading and project-managing events (including planning, organisation and delivery) in a fast paced environment, preferably in a similar sector, field, or venue.
  • Ability to proactively work to one’s own initiative as well as within a team.
  • Demonstrable attention to detail.
  • Robust budget management skills, including tracking expenditure and projecting income.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills when working with a range of different groups of people, both internally and externally to the organisation.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise a complex workload, and maintain a high degree of focus whilst working under pressure.
  • Excellent administrative and IT skills – ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with an understanding of databases and their usage.

More information is available on our Careers Page https://careers.donmarwarehouse.com/ – –

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Events Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Development Events Manager

Job: Development Events Manager

Organisation: Donmar Warehouse

Postcode: WC2E9NA

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