We are looking for a Donor Relations Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team
This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the National Theatre’s fundraising department supporting the team to develop and nurture meaningful, lifelong relationships with our supporters from first engagement onwards.
The role will deliver a programme of regular and bespoke engagement opportunities designed to introduce new supporters to the National Theatre and provide inspiring stewardship for major donors. They will assist in the implementation of a cultivation and stewardship strategy ensuring consistency, creativity, and alignment across fundraising sectors, with a focus on gifts of £25,000+ from Individuals and Trusts, and £50,000+ from Corporates. They will work closely with the Development Operations team to align efforts and maintain high standards.
As a core member of the Operations team, the role will work closely with colleagues across the National Theatre and be responsible for developing compelling proposals and impact-led reports that inspire new and continued major gifts to the Stories Start Here campaign.
The role requires effective collaboration, strong writing ability, attention to detail and the creativity to deliver exciting and impactful donor engagement opportunities
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience of working in a successful and busy fundraising environment.
- Previous experience providing engaging experiences and written collateral for individuals, Trusts or corporate partners.
- An understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, processes and events.
- Experience of delivering and improving processes and systems.
- Strong written communication skills.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
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 in 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 Monday 11th August 2025 at 12 noon.
We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria 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.