Development Lead

Turtle Key Arts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a part-time fundraising lead for 3 days per week, based at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. The successful candidate will lead fundraising initiatives across various streams, build relationships with donors, and strengthen the culture of philanthropy within the organization. Candidates should have a track record in fundraising within the arts sector and excellent relationship-building skills. The position is fixed-term for 3 years, with a salary of £45,000 per annum, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Track record in fundraising for arts or charities.
• Excellent writing and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a small team.
• Commitment to inclusion and access in the arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fundraising across trusts and foundations, corporate and individual giving.
• Build relationships with funders and partners to secure new multi-year income.
• Strengthen donor stewardship and embed a culture of philanthropy.
• Enhance fundraising systems and communications using Donorfy CRM.
• Advocate for the mission of delivering inclusive arts.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead on fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate and individual giving.
• Build relationships with funders and partners to secure new multi-year income.
• Strengthen donor stewardship and embed a culture of philanthropy across the charity.
• Enhance our fundraising systems and communications (Donorfy CRM).
• Advocate for Turtle Key Arts and our mission of delivering inclusive arts for underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• A successful track record in fundraising for arts/charities.
• Excellent writing and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a small team.
• A commitment to inclusion and access in the arts.

Contract

Part-time, 3 days per week (fixed-term, 3 years with ambition to extend subject to funding).

Location

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London W6 0QL.

Salary

£45,000 per annum, pro rata.

Start date

April 2026 (exact start date negotiable).

Deadline for applications

Monday 16 February 2026 at 5pm.

Interview schedule

First round interviews (in person Lyric Hammersmith): w/c 2 March 2026.
Second round interviews (in person, Lyric Hammersmith): w/c 9 March 2026.

About Turtle Key Arts

Turtle Key Arts produces and devises original ground-breaking art to entertain and inspire. We believe that access to the arts helps to improve the quality of life.

Additional details

Head to the Turtle Key Arts website to see full job pack and how to apply.