Corporate Development Manager (Membership)

We are looking for a Corporate Development Manager (Membership) to join the National Theatre's Development team. The Corporate Development Manager will lead on the management of National Theatre’s Corporate Membership programme. We are looking for a candidate with a strong grounding in relationship management, an understanding of corporate membership schemes and proven experience in working collaboratively to plan and deliver high quality events for corporate supporters. The successful candidate will be proactive and energetic in delivering exceptional stewardship, while demonstrating ambition and strategic insight in identifying opportunities to uplift existing Corporate Members to partnership level supporters.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of account management.
• Proven success of uplifting corporate members or partners to a higher level of support.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of customer service values.
• Confidence and resilience at dealing with people at all levels with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional networking skills.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Working with us will give you:

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy.
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave.
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA).
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST.
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy.
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities.
• On-site occupational health support.
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support.
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active.
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners.
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home.
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity.
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank.
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card.

Please note: The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 12 noon. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk. In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.