Head of Individual Giving

We are looking for a Head of Individual Giving to join the National Theatre Development Team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

The Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for the strategic development of the NT's individual giving programmes. This includes the overall management of memberships (£84 - £600), Patron programmes (£1,500 - £12,000), audience appeals, legacies, and special events.

The post holder will manage a team of seven ambitious fundraisers and actively solicit gifts themselves, often working with volunteers, to generate in excess of £5m p.a. from individual donors. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the visibility and success of the National Theatre's public fundraising and will create a strategy for delivering ambitious growth in this area.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Successful and personal fundraising track record in securing five-figure gifts from individuals

Excellent communication skills, including experience of writing powerful copy

Demonstrable experience of budget setting and monitoring

Experience of staff recruitment, management and appraising

A track record in identifying and maintaining senior level internal and external relationships

Knowledge of Gift Aid and other tax effective giving mechanisms

To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/head-of-individual-giving-1

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 21st July 2025 at 9:00am.