Birmingham Repertory Theatre jobs

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Fundraising Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising portfolio, securing vital income through trusts and foundations, individual giving, membership and patron schemes, corporate partnerships, campaigns and donations. Working as part of a dedicated two-person fundraising team alongside the Director of Fundraising, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy, building strong relationships with supporters and funders, and developing compelling cases for support.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines hands-on fundraising with strategic planning and relationship management. You will develop and manage fundraising pipelines, create compelling cases for support, identify and secure new funding opportunities, and steward relationships with funders, donors and partners. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will help translate organisational priorities into deliverable fundraising plans, ensuring activity is well-planned, insight-led and operationally robust.

The successful candidate will bring strong fundraising expertise, excellent relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to income generation. In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, helping to build financial resilience, support ambitious artistic programmes and contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of the organisation.

Application Deadline: Midday Monday 6th July at midday

If this could be you, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details about the role, The Rep visit our website https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/about-us/jobs-vacancies/.

Please apply direct via the application portal on the Rep website. We do not accept applications direct from Indeed.

Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits

• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays rising with service pro rata
• A day off for your birthday
• Free-to-use employee assistance service and 24/7 GP Service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• £6 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
• We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at reptalent@birmingham-rep.co.uk.

It’s important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.

Pay: £43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person