Development Manager

The Traverse Theatre is looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Development Manager to lead the operational aspects of the Traverse fundraising activity.

Typical duties include: 

• Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activity
• Contribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generation
• Effectively manage fundraising budgets and targets
• Create and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sources
• Communicate powerfully with all stakeholders
• Lead the development and delivery of donor stewardship and engagement programme
• Provide leadership, guidance and fundraising expertise across the organisation, fostering a collaborative approach to income generation and engagement.

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the following experience and expertise:

Experience of developing successful funding applications; a proven record of securing funds; experience of working within the arts and of working collaboratively with a team and across an organisation. In addition we are looking for someone who is: able to support and develop relationships across funders and stakeholders; has outstanding organisation skills and time-management; is an effective collaborator and active contributor and an impactful and persuasive communicator with proven skills in prospect research.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a probationary period of 6 months.  Rate of pay is £36,000-£41,000 per annum, dependent on experience.  Hours of work are 40 hrs per week over 5 day; hours may include evening and weekend working. Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per annum, including public holidays.  We also offer an auto-enrolment pension scheme with contributions matched at 4%.

If you wish to apply for this post please download the application pack and send the application form to us as directed in the pack.  Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and, if applicable, must hold any necessary work permit and/or visa.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 24 August 2026.

Interviews will be held at the Traverse Theatre in the week commencing 31 August 2026. 

The Traverse Theatre is a Real Living Wage employer and aims to be an equal opportunity employer.