At a Glance
- Tasks: Connect with corporate partners and develop funding relationships for an exciting arts festival.
- Company: Join the UK International Audio Drama Festival team at Canterbury Cathedral.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, network with industry professionals, and contribute to a unique cultural event.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid role with opportunities for personal growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the festival's future while enjoying a dynamic and creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate sponsorship or fundraising is a plus; strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Development Lead – Corporate Partnerships – UK International Audio Drama Festival
The UKIADF in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral.
Now in year 12.
We need a fearless matchmaker to perform introductions & develop new funding relationships with corporate partners for 2027.
What difference will you make?
The UK International Radio Drama Festival is a unique event playing to international delegates local audiences and streaming to thousands throughout the world.
This role has the opportunity to offer it prosperity and long term stability - it will also offer the Festival the change to develop its potential in reaching new audiences and participants (the young, the inaccessible, offenders ESL etc,) in exciting new ways.
The volunteer will know that they have made a huge difference to the stability but also the development of this festival.
In addition the festival works with ongoing team throughout the year gradually culminating the joy of the festival itself.
The officer will play a central role in that team and the pleasure that goes with that.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with experience in the corporate sponsorship, fundraising field or experience being a corporate partner.
Own networks and contacts would of course be a bonus and the event is based in Canterbury so knowledge of city and its economics is also a plus.
All this and an experience of how marketing and hospitality are put together and a strong knowledge of the role of social media is helpful but none absolutely necessary.
What will be vital will be self-belief, belief in the organisation, an understanding that a Festival has bags to offer industry, a fearlessness in picking up the telephone, endless patience and a refusal to be fobbed off, a job in seeing an arts organisation earning as it deserves.
The ideal applicant is naturally extrovert, enjoys meetings and making sure that the corporate has an excellent time.
Hybrid
What will you be doing?
"There is no other festival like this in the world." Marta Rezda; Polish Radio
"…being at the festival is like travelling elsewhere without having to undergo the hassle of airport security" Kate Chisholm The Spectator https //radiodramafestival. org. uk/ ;
Every year delegates from around the world listen to 50 radio dramas in up to 30 languages.
- We are looking for someone to
- Research and target likely corporate partners / sponsors.
- Make contact with own networks where appropriate.
- Call heads of marketing and hospitality.
- Arrange and join us for in person meetings.
- Discuss agree and draw up an appropriate package of benefits.
- Oversee the partnership and make sure both partners have a wonderful time.
- Develop new ideas and initiatives.
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Development Lead: Corporate Partnerships - Volunteer in Canterbury employer: The Synchromesh
The UK International Audio Drama Festival is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant arts organisation set in the historic grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. With a strong focus on community engagement and innovative outreach, employees can expect a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the festival's future while enjoying the camaraderie of a dedicated team passionate about making a difference.
