Development and Partnerships Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Based at Eastern Angles office; role will include travel across Suffolk and East Anglia |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | PS Human Resources |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Role: Development & Partnerships Officer
Salary: £23,200 depending on experience
Work hours: 30 hours, working 4 days a week from 09:30 – 17:00
Job Type: Fixed term/ part time role for 18 months.
Location: Based at Eastern Angles office; role will include travel across Suffolk and East Anglia, and attendance at performances/events.
Job Packs - Job Opportunities - Eastern Angles Theatre Company About the job on offer
About Eastern Angles
Eastern Angles is more than a theatre company. We are a charity, a lifeline of culture and connection dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the people, places, and heritage of the East of England. Combining creativity with a strong community focus, we produce high-quality touring theatres that reaches audiences in both traditional venues and unexpected rural spaces such as village halls, community centres, libraries, schools, and even care homes.
We are excited to welcome a Development and Partnership Officer to our imaginative and supportive team. In this role you will lead on fundraising, income generation, and strategic partnership building.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising and Income Generation
• Develop and implement a refreshed fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and apply for grants, statutory funding, trusts, foundations, sponsorship, and corporate giving.
• Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with individual donors, patrons and supporters.
• Manage a portfolio of funders and supporters with high-quality stewardship, reporting and engagement.
Administration, Monitoring & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of pledges, donations, grants and supporter data (CRM/mailing tool).
• Prepare grant applications, budgets, reports, evaluations and funding proposals as required to major funders including Arts Council England.
• Work with the Artistic Director / CEO to forecast income and assess funding targets.
Partnership, Outreach & Community Engagement
• Facilitate collaborative projects, touring partnerships, and community engagement activities (e.g. heritage theatre tours, youth theatre programmes).
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for in-kind support, sponsorship, venue hire and audience development.
Events and Supporter Engagement
• Plan and deliver fundraising and supporter events (e.g. donor evenings, patron events, corporate showcases, and galas).
• Work with marketing, production and participation teams to integrate fundraising and engagement opportunities into the wider artistic programme.
Team Collaboration & Strategy
• Work closely with artistic, production, engagement and marketing teams to embed fundraising and partnerships from the earliest stages of project development.
• Help shape long-term organisational strategy, sustainability planning, and growth of Eastern Angles’ reach and impact.
About You
• You have a demonstratable track record in fundraising, income generation or business development in the arts, charity or cultural sector.
• Experience writing successful grant applications and managing trust/ corporate/ individual donor portfolios.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proposal writing and financial literacy (budgeting, income tracking).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to inclusion, community engagement and the mission of Eastern Angles.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends or travel as required by touring/partner engagements.
How to Apply
Please send:
• A CV (no more than 3 pages)
• A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification
• Contact details for two referees
• Send CV and Covering Letter to lauraparker@pshumanresources.co.uk
Deadline: 7th January 2026
Eastern Angles is committed to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups
Salary: £23,200 depending on experience
Work hours: 30 hours, working 4 days a week from 09:30 – 17:00
Job Type: Fixed term/ part time role for 18 months.
Location: Based at Eastern Angles office; role will include travel across Suffolk and East Anglia, and attendance at performances/events.
Job Packs - Job Opportunities - Eastern Angles Theatre Company About the job on offer
About Eastern Angles
Eastern Angles is more than a theatre company. We are a charity, a lifeline of culture and connection dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the people, places, and heritage of the East of England. Combining creativity with a strong community focus, we produce high-quality touring theatres that reaches audiences in both traditional venues and unexpected rural spaces such as village halls, community centres, libraries, schools, and even care homes.
We are excited to welcome a Development and Partnership Officer to our imaginative and supportive team. In this role you will lead on fundraising, income generation, and strategic partnership building.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising and Income Generation
• Develop and implement a refreshed fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and apply for grants, statutory funding, trusts, foundations, sponsorship, and corporate giving.
• Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with individual donors, patrons and supporters.
• Manage a portfolio of funders and supporters with high-quality stewardship, reporting and engagement.
Administration, Monitoring & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of pledges, donations, grants and supporter data (CRM/mailing tool).
• Prepare grant applications, budgets, reports, evaluations and funding proposals as required to major funders including Arts Council England.
• Work with the Artistic Director / CEO to forecast income and assess funding targets.
Partnership, Outreach & Community Engagement
• Facilitate collaborative projects, touring partnerships, and community engagement activities (e.g. heritage theatre tours, youth theatre programmes).
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for in-kind support, sponsorship, venue hire and audience development.
Events and Supporter Engagement
• Plan and deliver fundraising and supporter events (e.g. donor evenings, patron events, corporate showcases, and galas).
• Work with marketing, production and participation teams to integrate fundraising and engagement opportunities into the wider artistic programme.
Team Collaboration & Strategy
• Work closely with artistic, production, engagement and marketing teams to embed fundraising and partnerships from the earliest stages of project development.
• Help shape long-term organisational strategy, sustainability planning, and growth of Eastern Angles’ reach and impact.
About You
• You have a demonstratable track record in fundraising, income generation or business development in the arts, charity or cultural sector.
• Experience writing successful grant applications and managing trust/ corporate/ individual donor portfolios.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proposal writing and financial literacy (budgeting, income tracking).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to inclusion, community engagement and the mission of Eastern Angles.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends or travel as required by touring/partner engagements.
How to Apply
Please send:
• A CV (no more than 3 pages)
• A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification
• Contact details for two referees
• Send CV and Covering Letter to lauraparker@pshumanresources.co.uk
Deadline: 7th January 2026
Eastern Angles is committed to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups