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Application deadline: Wednesday 14th August 2024 at 9amInterviews:&nbsp;w/c 19th August 2024Second round Interviews: w/c 26th August 2024Contract: 18-month fixed term&nbsp;This is an entry-level role created to introduce candidates to the world of arts fundraising in a dynamic fundraising team!The Almeida Development team is a fast-paced team, with an ambitious target of c.£2m to raise each year. The Development &amp; Events Assistant is an entry-level, 18-month fixed term role, and has been created to introduce candidates to the world of arts fundraising in a dynamic fundraising team. This position is pivotal in ensuring our donors are stewarded effectively and to the wider success of the Development Team and the successful candidate will play a vital supporting role in the team as we deliver our significant fundraising ambitions.We are looking for someone who is passionate and interested in building a career in arts fundraising and finding out more about how a busy Development team in subsidised Theatre functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>This role is central to the smooth operation of the Development team</li><li>You will gain practical and hands- on experience in different aspects of how we secure support for the world-class work we do on stage and in the community</li><li>You will play a key role in the team, organising and delivering events for supporters at all levels, overseeing general administrative tasks and liaising directly with supporters</li><li>You will work closely with the Development Director to support them in diary management and general administration, alongside supporting the Individual Giving and Corporate teams in delivering events, ticket booking and supporting our Development Council, a group of volunteers who meet regularly, minuting meetings and ensuring dates are booked and shared in good time</li><li>As an Assistant, you will build your network with fellow Almeida Assistants, and will be supported throughout your time at the Almeida</li><li>This role will work closely with multiple roles across the organisation and as such you will gain essential experience in working in a small Theatre building.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceOur ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Be eager to build a career in theatre and/or fundraising and delivering events</li><li>Be keen to learn new skills and able to work quickly and efficiently across multiple tasks</li><li>Be friendly, approachable and confident in communicating by email, telephone and in person</li><li>Enjoy working both individually and as part of a collaborative team, and is able to work and communicate with staff at all levels across the organisation</li><li>Be proficient/experience in a range of Microsoft and office skills including email and platforms used for effective communications (such as Canva, Wordfly etc.)</li><li>Have a high-level of organisation and be a self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>We would especially like to meet candidates who may have used a Box Office/database systems or graphic design tools in the past, but this isn’t essential to applicants.</li></ul>&nbsp;As part of our commitment to our Actions for Change policy we encourage applications from those who identify as ethnically diverse, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and/or from a lower socioeconomic background.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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