Development Director in Stratford-upon-Avon

Do you want to support the delivery of a bold and ambitious creative programme which redefines who can enjoy, shape, learn about and participate in theatre?

Do you want to lead an outstanding development programme that supports the long-term financial sustainability of the RSC, securing innovative new sources of funding and nurturing longstanding relationships with donors and partners?

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a world-renowned theatre and learning charity. We bring Shakespeare to life for today's audiences with theatre that inspires, dares and surprises. Shakespeare is complemented by other voices and other stories, new and old, that hold a mirror up to our own fast-changing world. We deliver outstanding educational work, have theatre partnerships across the country, are a pioneer in creative digital work, and undertake extensive creative placemaking activity within communities.

The RSC is seeking a new Development Director to lead significant growth in philanthropic and supporter income. The 30 strong team are in the second year of an ambitious plan to significantly grow revenue income by 2026. The Development Director, alongside Senior Leadership Team colleagues, will play a vital role in developing a long term sustainable financial model for the Company. Reporting to the Executive Director this position also has important working relationships with the Co-Artistic Directors, the Chair of the Board, and the Development Advisory Council. Leading our strategy to enhance support regionally, nationally and internationally you will also oversee the relationship with the independent US charity RSC America and maximise opportunities provided by the RSC's globally recognised brand.

You will have a proven track record of leadership in philanthropy, experience of securing seven figure donations, combined with a long-term commitment to fundraising in arts and culture, higher education or the charitable sector. You will combine ambitious fundraising with flawless stewardship, recruiting and renewing a wide range of donors, sponsors, and partners. You will need experience of membership and/ or patron schemes, sponsorship and partnerships and a track record of success in major gifts, trust and foundation and public funding is desirable.

The RSC has a special obligation to equity, diversity, justice and inclusion in everything it does, from the life experiences it depicts, to whom it employs, to the many audiences and communities it seeks to serve. We place great importance on developing a diverse, highly motivated, and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

Location: London or Stratford-upon-Avon.

Salary: circa £95,000 plus benefits

For further details, including job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please visit , quoting reference 6791.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17September 2023.