Development Manager

Salary: £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid 3 days per week in Central London office
Closing date: 15 th December
Benefits: 8% pension, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), EAP provider, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan and more

We re excited to be working with Actors Trust to recruit a Development Manager a pivotal role in growing philanthropic support and charitable income during an ambitious period of growth. Actors Trust has been supporting actors and stage managers for over 140 years, providing vital assistance in times of need. With their bold new strategy, Acting for Impact, they aim to broaden our reach and deliver meaningful, sustainable change for the performing arts community.

In this role, you ll work closely with the Head of Engagement and Development to build strong relationships with individual donors and trusts & foundations. You ll develop prospect pipelines, craft compelling proposals, and deliver fundraising activities that increase income and deepen engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a sector that brings inspiration and meaning to millions.

To succeed as Development Manager, you will need:

• Experience in individual philanthropy and securing gifts
• A track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling proposals

For an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma Ihsan or Jake Parsons

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.

Job reference number: 2768JP