Development Manager | Intermission Youth

Join Intermission Youth as Development Manager, leading fundraising and marketing to transform young lives through theatre.

• Location: London

About the role

The Development Manager is a senior, hands‑on role reporting to the Executive Director and line‑managing a Fundraising and Social Media Assistant. You will design and deliver a multi‑channel fundraising and marketing strategy that secures the income needed to sustain and grow our programmes, strengthen our brand and deepen stakeholder relationships.

Core responsibilities

• Leading income diversification: major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, grants and events.
• Preparing high‑quality bids, proposals and stewardship materials and chairing the Fundraising sub‑committee.
• Shaping marketing and communications: digital content, website, social media and printed materials to tell compelling impact narratives.
• Embedding data‑driven performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with fundraising and data protection standards, and working closely with finance.

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking a dynamic, collaborative fundraising and marketing professional with a proven track record of securing diversified income for purpose‑led organisations.

Ideal candidate profile

• Experienced: significant development/fundraising leadership experience with demonstrable success in bids, major donor cultivation and events.
• Strategic and creative: able to set direction, write persuasive funding applications and develop imaginative campaigns.
• Relationship‑focused: skilled at stewarding high‑value donors, corporate partners and trustees.
• Data literate: comfortable with financial targets, analysis and CRM systems to track donor journeys and measure impact.
• Values‑driven: committed to youth development, safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Personable and resilient: a collaborative leader who can mentor a small team, work across programmes and flourish in a fast‑moving arts charity environment.

Diversity and inclusion

Intermission Youth is committed to achieving diversity across staff, board, programmes and audiences, reflecting communities in East London and across the capital. Applicants from the Black/Afro‑Caribbean diaspora communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Closing date

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 12th January 2026