Trusts and Foundations Manager

Chichester Festival Theatre


Job: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Job: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre

Postcode: PO19 6AP

  • Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    South East

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Job Summary

The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a central role in developing and delivering CFT’s Trusts & Foundations strategy, securing vital support for the theatre’s wide-ranging cultural, educational and social impact programmes.

Job Description

Trusts and Foundations Manager

Contract: Permanent, 0.8 FTE 28 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 pro rata (actual £28,000)

With an established and credible trust base already in place, this role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, writing compelling bids and ensuring excellent stewardship of existing funders. Working closely with the Development Director and wider Development team, the postholder will help strengthen and expand CFT’s Trusts & Foundations portfolio, contributing directly to the theatre’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.

Job Responsibilities

  • Be aware of the work of the other departments in the achievement of CFT’s aims
  • Take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and departments
  • Follow guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the company in relation to financial management and personnel records
  • Work in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of CFT
  • Be aware of, and comply with, the rules and legislation pertaining to Health and Safety at work
  • Take part in such working groups and committees as might from time to time be required for the fulfilment of departmental and/or company aims
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
  • Be an active ambassador for CFT, its aims, objectives and values
  • Commit to CFT’s environmental policies to reach net zero and collaborate with us in finding innovative solutions towards more sustainable theatre-making

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to [email protected] by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2602TFM in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.

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