Fundraising Manager

Job Description Play to the Crowd (incorporating Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers) is looking for a Fundraising Manager.Hours/contract: Permanent, full time, 36 hours per week (job share or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)Salary: 28,950 - 32,754depending on length of serviceBase: Theatre Royal Winchester / HybridWerelooking for a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser witha track recordof delivering and leading major donor fundraising, membership schemes, corporate partnerships as well as securing significant funds from Trusts and Foundations.The Fundraising Manageris responsible forimplementing the charitys fundraising strategy to increase our fundraised income to support all areas of our activity. This will be achieved by connecting donors and supporters to our mission to delight and unite communities through the power of live performance and participation.The charity has ambitiousplans for the future. We will continue to invest in the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester. With the absence of Arts Council England National Portfolio funding, we will be transitioning to a new structure and funding model for future Hat Fair festivals. Through our engagement projects we will continue to have impact on our local community both in central Winchester and the wider district.The Fundraising Manager role will be vital in: Helping to develop a sustainable fundraising model to secure future Hat Fair festivals Securing funding from Trusts and Foundations for community projects, core revenue to support our artistic and creative ambitions, and capital works Cultivating and securing large gifts from Major Donors Growing our membership base our members are loyal and key advocates of the charity and audiences for our events Managing the relationships and developing our Corporate PartnershipsHow to ApplyApplication deadline: 10am Tue 17 February 2026 Interviews: Wed 25 February 2026Interested? If you would like to find out more details about thisroleplease visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification. Our website alsocontainsour application form.Please note that werequirefully completed application forms. We are unable to accept CVs.Keen on this role but seen somethingyourenot sure about?Dontrule yourself out, get in touch to talk it through. For an informal discussion about the role, please get contact Kirstie Mathieson, Communications and Development Director (email available in the job pack)Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals.

Created: 2026-02-08