Department:  Development 

Reports to: Head of Development

About Us

At Theatre Royal, we’re a bold, creative, and collaborative team. We are always looking ahead – embracing new ideas and delivering with purpose.

We’re here to achieve the organisation’s strategy, and we believe everyone plays a part in shaping our success.

Our Values:

• Ambitious – We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do.
• Inclusive – We celebrate diversity and welcome different voices and perspectives.
• Collaborative – We build trust and work in partnership to achieve shared success.
• Creative – We nurture creativity and celebrate imagination and originality in everyone.
• Progressive – We’re forward-thinking, embracing change and looking to the future.

About the Role

**This is a fixed-term role to provide maternity cover, with an anticipated duration of around 10 months, subject to the agreed start date**

This role exists to support Theatre Royal’s mission and strategy by contributing your skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver excellent outcomes for the organisation and our audiences.

While your key responsibilities are outlined below, our work evolves. We value flexibility and ask all colleagues to be willing to undertake reasonable duties within their skills and experience to help achieve our shared goals. You’ll also work in line with our policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.

The Philanthropy Manager will manage, develop and grow the Theatre’s individual giving schemes, including Membership products, Patrons, individual giving and legacies, to support the Development Strategy.

Principle responsibilities:

Individual Giving Schemes

• Support the development of the Membership Schemes and Patrons programmes, contributing to income targets.
• Research, cultivate and secure new Members and Patrons, building relationships through networking and reach outs.
• Research, develop and initiate a legacy giving programme with appropriate campaign collateral, supported by the Head of Development
• Research, develop and initiate a private donor giving programme with appropriate campaign collateral, supported by the Head of Development
• Develop innovative and bespoke giving packages in collaboration with the Head of Development, tailoring benefits to align with donor objectives and organisational priorities.

Events & Engagement

• Plan and deliver Member and Patron related events in collaboration with the Development Coordinator.
• Attend key events to represent the organisation and strengthen partnerships.
• Support the wider Development Team to deliver key events and moments of Surprise and Delight

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee the production and distribution of newsletters and other communications for Members and Patrons working closely with the Development Co-Ordinator.
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to support the promotion of Membership and Patrons schemes.

Administration & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Development Coordinator in delivering administrative tasks such as ticket booking, contract preparation, and onboarding of new Members and Patrons, undertaking these duties as required during their absence.
• Ensure timely input of enquiries and correspondence through Tessitura, maintaining accurate records and a clean database.
• Produce regular reports on individual giving performance, including figures, turnover, and trends.

General

• Carry out your role to a high standard, using your skills and knowledge to help achieve Theatre Royal’s goals.
• Work flexibly, adapting to changing priorities and supporting colleagues as needed both in the Development Team and wider organisation
• Follow all policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Report any concerns or incidents promptly and appropriately.
• Deliver excellent service to audiences, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Actively engage with opportunities for learning and development.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve our work and processes.

Training

The post-holder will be offered induction training as well as ongoing training and professional development based on the needs of the individual and requirements of the post.

Duties as a member of the Theatre Royal team

• Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to your team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring tasks are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and develop team members through regular feedback and coaching.
• Ensure team members comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Report and manage any concerns or incidents in line with organisational processes.
• Support staff wellbeing and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.
• Contribute to process improvements and collaborative initiatives.
• Carry out your role to a high standard, using your skills and knowledge to help achieve Theatre Royal’s goals.
• Work flexibly, adapting to changing priorities and supporting colleagues as needed.
• Follow all policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Report any concerns or incidents promptly and appropriately.
• Deliver excellent service to audiences, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Actively engage with opportunities for learning and development.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve our work and processes.

Person Specification

These criteria will be used in the shortlisting process.  If you’re interested in the role, and have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement

• Experience in fundraising, private philanthropy or membership programmes
• Experience delivering targeted communications to encourage acquisition and renewal of membership products
• Experience of working to and achieving targets.
• Understanding of individual giving and legacy giving
• Strong relationship building and networking skills with senior stakeholders and donors.
• Experience designing tailored philanthropy packages bespoke to individual donors
• Skilled in planning and delivering events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reports and newsletters.
• Familiarity with due diligence and ethical fundraising policies.
• IT Literate with experience of using CRM systems, preferably Tessitura.
• Ability to analyse data and report on performance.
• Flexible, collaborative, and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Application deadline:

• 31st May midnight. Please apply via the linked application form.

Interviews:

• Expected to take place on Thursday 11th June.

Hours

• Full - Time - 39 hours per week. 

Salary

We are currently offering a salary of £34,125 for this role.

We’re also in the process of developing a clearer pay progression structure across the organisation, as part of our commitment to fair and transparent reward.

This salary reflects the initial positioning of the role within our current benchmarking, with scope to grow as the role and individual develop. If you would like to discuss this further, please let us know.

Annual Leave

27 days plus 8 bank holidays 

EAP

• Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff and their household members

Employee benefits

• Critical Illness and Death in Service Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme available to all staff and their household members
• Discounted Travel Scheme - discounted Metro and bus travel.
• Discounted Tickets - Access to staff discounted tickets for performances, subject to availability
• NE1 Discount card - Access to city centre discounts and activities.
• NGCV Discounts - Theatre Royal staff have access to discounts across 10 Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues.

Working at the Theatre

We aim to make everyone feel welcome at the Theatre. if you need any adjustments at the time of applying or within the role please let us know at any stage in the process by contacting: recruitment@theatreroyal.co.uk

Accessibility information

Information about access can be found here. Please contact us to discuss any specific needs or requirements.