Development events manager

Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 24 November

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Working Hours: Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work some weekday evenings on a regular basis and very occasionally on the weekend. A TOIL system is in operation.

Round one Interviews: Week commencing 1 December

Round two Interviews: Week commencing 8 December

Join the Donmar Warehouse as Development Events Manager and take the lead on delivering high-profile fundraising events that power bold, world-class theatre.

The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.

Purpose of the role

The Development Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Head of Trusts and Events and with support from the Events Administrator.

Who we are looking for

• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills.
• They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to proactively work on their own initiative as well as in a team, with very strong attention to detail.
• They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to leading multiple events simultaneously.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.