We are looking for a Head of Corporate Development to join the National Theatre Development Team.
The Head of Corporate Development will create and implement a Corporate Fundraising strategy to secure, grow and sustain partnerships with the corporate sector that deliver income and impact. This role will inspire and lead a team of 12 to generate over £6m each year and to create shared value partnerships that support the NT’s strategic objectives.
This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth and diversification of an already strong portfolio of partnerships. With the breadth of the NT’s work and future ambition, there is exciting opportunity to create wide ranging partnerships.
We are looking for an inspiring leader with substantial partnerships and income generation experience. The successful candidate will have an ambitious and entrepreneurial approach, and excellent leadership and relationship building skills.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Extensive corporate or commercial partnerships experience with demonstrable success of generating 6 and 7 figure partnerships from a range of sectors.
- Team leadership experience with ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver against and exceed targets
- A strategic thinker with gravitas and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- An entrepreneurial approach to creating new corporate partnership propositions, bringing with it creative problem-solving skills and the ability to challenge.
- The ability to hold a senior position within a fast-paced and dynamic department, including motivating and getting the best out of a team.
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 18th 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.