Head of Trust's & Foundations

Almeida Theatre; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at one of London's premier theatres for a Head of Trusts and Foundations. Focused on cultivating funding relationships and implementing strategic plans, this role addresses vital income needs, including overseeing fundraising initiatives to meet ambitious targets. Join a dynamic team while shaping the future of the Almeida Theatre.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and relationship stewardship is essential.
• Strategic development skills required to meet revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating and growing income from private and statutory funding bodies.
• Implementing and delivering a strategy for Trust and Foundation income.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative thinking

Relationship management

Fundraising

Job description

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Summary

The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Head of Trusts and Foundations. This post is offered as a Permanent, Full-Time contract.

More Details

This is an exciting time to join the Almeida Theatre with a new Artistic Director set to join the organisation in 2026.

The Head of Trusts & Foundations will be responsible for cultivating and growing income from both private and statutory funding bodies, implementing and delivering a strategy for this vital income stream for the theatre, alongside stewarding existing relationships to ensure the highest level of care for those already supporting us.

Application deadline: 12 noon, Tuesday 24th June 2025
Interviews will take place: w/c 30 th June 2025

The Development team has an ambitious target of approximately £2m to raise each year, of which currently almost £400,000 is forecast through Trust & Foundation revenue this year. . Working with the incoming Development Director, the postholder will build on the relationship management of our much-valued existing portfolio of funders to provide excellent stewardship, alongside identifying potential supporters to maintain and grow our income in exciting, innovative, and strategic ways through high-quality, persuasive applications.

As Head of Trusts & Foundations the postholder will be central to ensuring revenue targets are met each year and building a strategy which elevates T&F income over the next 3 years, and which also creates a pipeline of Capital prospects to support further essential works.

If you are a strategic and creative thinker, looking for the next step in your career and want to work in one of the most exciting London theatres, this role is for you.

For a job description and details of how to apply please visit our website: https://almeida.co.uk/working-at-the-almeida