Development Manager

HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED; Buxton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED is seeking an Development Manager to drive income through trusts and foundations, building a strong, well-qualified pipeline and crafting persuasive applications. The postholder will research funders, translate the organisation’s work into cases for support, coordinate submissions, and manage grants to reporting and renewal.

You will lead small and medium-sized applications and assist the Head of Development on larger bids, while contributing to increased income

Qualifications

• Experience securing income from trusts and foundations.
• Strong written communication and grant management.
• Ability to build a clear fundraising pipeline and compelling applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day trusts and foundations fundraising and manage grants through reporting and renewal.
• Coordinate high-quality submissions and develop a strong pipeline for income generation.
• Support broader fundraising including individual giving streams and a refreshed membership scheme in 2027.

Job description

Development Manager

Job Description

Role Summary

As Development Manager, you’ll lead on day-to-day trusts and foundations fundraising, building a strong and well-qualified pipeline and developing compelling applications that secure restricted and unrestricted income. The postholder will research prospective funders, translate the organisation’s work and impact into persuasive cases for support, coordinate high-quality submissions, and manage grants through to reporting and renewal.

You will lead small and medium-sized applications and support the Head of Development on larger, strategic, or capital bids. This is a hands-on income-generation role requiring previous success in trusts and foundations fundraising, strong written communication, and disciplined pipeline management.

You will also play a vital part in supporting the Development team to increase restricted and unrestricted income through individual giving streams, including work to support a refreshed membership scheme in 2027.