Fundraising and Development Officer in Nottingham

Nottingham Playhouse is looking for an organised, enthusiastic and relationship-focused Fundraising and Development Officer to help grow the support that enables us to create world-class theatre and deliver life-changing work across our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Development team and play a key role in developing relationships with donors, Patrons, sponsors and funders.

You'll support fundraising campaigns, coordinate events, administer our CRM and Gift Aid processes, and help deliver an outstanding experience for everyone who supports Nottingham Playhouse. Whether you're already working in fundraising or looking to build a career in the charity or arts sector, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As Fundraising and Development Officer, you'll be at the centre of our fundraising activity, ensuring supporters receive an exceptional experience while helping to maximise income that enables Nottingham Playhouse to thrive. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll coordinate fundraising administration, support donor stewardship, organise events, maintain accurate fundraising data and help identify opportunities to grow support from individuals, businesses and charitable trusts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries and managing our fundraising inbox.
• Building positive relationships with donors, Patrons and sponsors, ensuring they receive excellent stewardship and service.
• Processing donations, administering Gift Aid claims and maintaining accurate financial and supporter records.
• Producing reports and analysing fundraising performance using Spektrix CRM.
• Supporting fundraising events from planning through to delivery.
• Coordinating seat dedications, supporter communications and fundraising campaigns.
• Undertaking prospect research and supporting trust and foundation applications.
• Working with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities.
• Representing Nottingham Playhouse professionally at networking events and external meetings.

We're looking for someone who combines excellent organisational skills with a genuine enthusiasm for building relationships. You'll be someone who:

• Has experience providing high-quality administration in a busy environment.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and learning new digital systems.
• Has excellent attention to detail and maintains accurate records.
• Works well independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Is passionate about the arts, charities or creating positive social impact.

Experience in fundraising, membership, sponsorship, CRM systems (particularly Spektrix), event coordination or the charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential. We recognise this is a broad role and are committed to providing training and development to help the successful candidate grow into every aspect of the position.

Why Join Nottingham Playhouse?

Awarded The Stage Theatre of the Year 2025, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the UK's leading producing theatres. We create bold, ambitious productions while delivering extensive participation programmes that transform lives across Nottingham and the East Midlands. We're proud to be a registered charity, a Theatre of Sanctuary and a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring everyone feels they belong.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Free and discounted theatre tickets, including Press Nights
• Free Playhouse Pass membership
• Discounts at our bars
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Staff social events
• Discounted travel and parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A relaxed and supportive working environment.

Terms

• Salary: £30,500 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9.30am–6.00pm). Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required.
• Location: Nottingham Playhouse
• Flexible Working: This role is suitable for flexible working arrangements.

Diversity, Inclusion and Access

Nottingham Playhouse is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Ethnic Majority and Disabled people. Applicants who declare as being from the Global Ethnic Majority and/or Disabled and who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

If you require this information in an alternative format, would like support completing your application or need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we'd be delighted to help.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious theatre at an exciting time and play a vital role in ensuring Nottingham Playhouse continues to create extraordinary theatre and meaningful opportunities for our communities.