Head of Development and Partnerships: Colchester, UK

Job Title: Head of Development and Partnerships

Department: Development

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Development Manager (part time)

Key working relationships:

• Executive Director
• Artistic Director
• Marketing and Communications Director
• Head of Creative Engagement

Purpose of the Post

The Head of Development and Partnerships plays a key role in delivering sustaining and increasing income for the Mercury Theatre across both subsidised and commercial activities and projects. This role is responsible for implementing funding strategies and securing support from a variety of sources including trusts and foundations, statutory and lottery funds, individual donors, sponsorships, corporate partnerships and commercial investments. It also oversees the growth and stewardship of membership schemes and fundraising events, collaborating closely with colleagues ...