Trusts & Foundations Manager

Trusts & Foundations Manager

Contract Type This is a part time (22.5 hours) permanent role with flexibility around working pattern

C£32,000 pa fte (c£19,000 pa pro rata)

About Us

Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.

We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.

About the role

This newly created position will play a crucial role in delivering Norwich Theatre s strategy though securing revenue and project fundraising primarily from private charitable Trusts and Foundations and grant giving bodies. You will be researching and identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting fundraising proposals and bids and working collaboratively across the organisation on larger scale approaches to Trust and statutory funders. In addition, this role will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate documents and records relating to funding received.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive, ambitious and creative organisation with a commitment to having a wide ranging positive impact. Our people are the lifeblood of Norwich Theatre and we actively promote positive engagement, wellbeing, happiness and inclusivity for all colleagues across Norwich Theatre

About you

With significant experience in successful fundraising from Trusts & Foundations to achieve income targets and develop new relationships and a good understanding of the UK charitable giving sector, you will have excellent communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent IT and data presentation skills, together with together strong organisation and planning skills will also be key for this role

We offer

A good salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus a day off for your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of on food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.

Closing Date: 14 March 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on 25 March may involve 2 stages