Development Manager
Posted 2 hours 25 minutes ago by Intermission Youth
Join Intermission Youth as Development Manager, leading fundraising and marketing to transform young lives through theatre.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.
Who we are
Intermission Youth is a vibrant East London theatre and arts charity that transforms the lives of young people by helping them make positive choices and reach their full potential through drama, theatre and film.
Working with diverse young people aged , we combine bold artistic programming with practical training and community projects to build confidence, skills and pathways into creative and civic life. Founded to place young voices at the heart of high-quality performance, we are a small, fast-paced and ambitious team, proud of our national profile and recognised impact.
We balance artistic rigour with a deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and social change, developing alumni routes into leadership while creating a welcoming cultural home for our communities.
As we grow including plans for a new venue and expanded partnerships we remain rooted in collaboration, care and creative excellence, using theatre as a practical tool for opportunity, belonging and long-term positive change.
About the role
The Development Manager is a senior, hands-on role reporting to the Executive Director and line-managing a Fundraising and Social Media Assistant.
You will design and deliver a multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy that secures the income needed to sustain and grow our programmes, strengthen our brand and deepen stakeholder relationships.
Core responsibilities include:
- Leading income diversification: major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, grants and events.
- Preparing high-quality bids, proposals and stewardship materials and chairing the Fundraising sub-committee.
- Shaping marketing and communications: digital content, website, social media and printed materials to tell compelling impact narratives.
- Embedding data-driven performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with fundraising and data protection standards, and working closely with finance.
- This role offers a unique chance to bridge theatre production and charitable impact as you drive long-term financial sustainability.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.