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Job description

The Development Officer will be joining a marketing and development team, primarily supporting the Department Head in implementing fundraising strategies to develop income growth for the theatre. This is an opportunity for an individual who is a self-starter to work with the Head of Development and Marketing on building sustainable and regular support for the future across several areas including Trusts and Foundations, individual giving, corporate sponsorship and events. The post will involve working with key members of staff in every department, particularly New Writing and Creative Learning. The post-holder will work as part of the Development and Marketing Team which includes the Head of Development and Marketing, Marketing Manager, Marketing Officer, Marketing Officer (Part-time) and Box Office team..

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Development and Marketing to manage the overall fundraising strategy including available grants and funding deadlines
• Ensure all fundraising information is logged on the Spektrix database, and monitor and manage all live projects, with support of the wider team
• Support the Head of Development and Marketing to research, develop, write and deliver bids and pitches of the highest standard to get support for a wide range of Lyric projects and activities
• Work with the marketing team manage communications for fundraising campaigns
• Work creatively and collaboratively with other members of the Lyric team, specifically the Head of Creative Learning and Literary Manager, to identify and update on funding projects
• Assist in planning and producing fundraising materials by working closely with designers, printers, and other involved parties
• Work with the Finance department to ensure the appropriate allocation and coding of fundraising income
• Support the departments stewardship of both individuals and organisations, which will include assisting to organise and attend events relevant to the departments overall fundraising aims and objectives
• Support the department to develop an Individual Membership Scheme which will help promote a strong and engaged membership for the theatre
• Support with awards applications to recognise the creative and outreach successes of the Lyric
• Keep up-to-date with developments in fundraising in the charity and arts sector
• Manage communications for all donors and supporters
• Ensure all records of donors are up to date and comply with data protection regulation
• Support the marketing team with funding success stories

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a fundraising, advocacy or sales/marketing environment
• First-class written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising
• Demonstrable ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds at an individual level and in group situations, including excellent networking skills
• Experience in administration and event planning
• IT literate with experience of dealing with various computerised systems and a high level of Microsoft Office knowledge
• Degree-level qualification

Desirable Skills

• Track record in fundraising and stewardship
• Experience of - Making an Ask
• Experience of raising money at events
• Experience of using Spektrix, including Spektrix Opportunities
• Experience of working in/interest in theatre

Further Information

Work time 2 days between Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00.

Application Information

To apply, please email CV along with a Covering Letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria and desirable criteria (if applicable) to: recruitment@lyrictheatre.co.uk You should also provide details of two Referees (including names, address, email, phone number and occupation), with one of them your current or most recent employer. Also, a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be downloaded from the Lyric Theatre website: https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/