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Birmingham Hippodrome is incredibly proud to be one of the West Midlands’ largest cultural organisations, and one of the busiest theatres in the UK. As well as welcoming over 600,000 people to shows, the Hippodrome engages with more than 325,000 people through a vast programme of education and young people’s projects, festivals, events, produced work and artist development programmes. The Hippodrome is an independent charity, attracting support from trusts, foundations and project partners, but is not an Arts Council England NPO and doesn’t receive any regular public funding.

The Director of Creative Programmes is the critical role in ensuring that the charity can continue to deliver for the communities and creatives of Birmingham and the West Midlands. It will work with colleagues and external partners to deliver the Hippodrome’s mission by building a sustainable strategy to have an even greater impact on our region. The role will also play an important role on the Hippodrome’s team of Directors to ensure that there is a creative voice in all parts of the organisation’s decision-making.

The post focuses on three key areas: young people and education, access, artist development and site-specific/festival work. This work is central to the Hippodrome’s vision of ‘a distinctive, world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at its heart’. The post-holder will be expected to work with their team to ensure these areas keep evolving to respond to changes within the cultural landscape. As well as motivating and developing Creative Programmes team, the role is responsible for building and maintaining external relationships with the creative community of the region. They will also hold relationships with building partners, including the world-class dance ecology with whom we share facilities.

Please visit our website and view the candidate pack for much more information about this fantastic role. 

Some of the core requirements for the ideal candidate include:

• Strategic thinker: able to align creative programming with organisational vision, goals, financial sustainability, growth and impact.
• Proven leadership skills: managing creative teams and production staff. Experience of line management, staff development, resource planning or capacity building.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a senior leadership team with other departments.
• Demonstrable experience of curating or programming high-quality, distinctive theatre/arts work.
• Experience of working with young people, Familiarity with arts education, learning or participation and creative learning practice.
• Significant lived experience or strong empathy/track record of working with under-represented, under-served or marginalised communities.
• Experience commissioning or producing work and programmes in collaboration with communities (co-creation), with strong stakeholder consultation and participation.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships—national, regional, local; plus partnerships with artists, cultural institutions, community organisations.

Finance & CRM Administrator

Location: London - 3 days per week in the office, 2 home-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience

· Join a unique arts charity with a powerful social mission.

· Play a key role in the organisation's digital transformation.

· Enjoy a varied role across finance, CRM, and administration.

· Benefit from extra leave for your birthday and for volunteering.

Our client, a unique London-based museum and charity, is looking for a Finance & CRM Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support an organisation that uses the power of the arts to transform lives, playing a vital part in its ongoing growth and digital development.

Company Overview

 This arts and heritage organisation tells a compelling story of care and social change. Having recently secured major national funding and a long-term lease on its building, the charity is embarking on a bold new strategy. It focuses on creating social impact through award-winning creative programmes for young people and collaborations with community partners. The culture is collaborative, proactive, and agile, with a small, dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Position Overview 

As the Finance & CRM Administrator, you will be a central member of the team. You will ensure the smooth and accurate running of the organisation's financial and supporter relationship systems. This role is essential for improving processes and supporting both the finance and fundraising functions, directly contributing to the charity's ability to achieve its mission. The role is highly varied and will be roughly evenly split between financial admin and CRM/database admin - so experience in both is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

 >Finance

· Process all sales, purchase, and banking transactions accurately.

· Manage the sales ledger, including invoicing and credit control.

· Complete bank and cash reconciliations in a timely manner.

· Support the team with financial reporting and Gift Aid claims.

· Train and support staff in using the Xero accounting system.

>CRM

· Maintain and update the Beacon CRM with fundraising data.

· Process donations, pledges, and membership scheme payments.

· Ensure all contact records are accurate and GDPR compliant.

· Monitor data quality and lead on CRM system improvements.

· Assist staff with CRM use and building reports.

>Administration

· Provide basic IT support and manage digital system logins.

· Manage the ordering of office supplies and equipment.

· Support the Director's Office with governance and meetings.

Requirements 

· Experience with financial systems like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.

· Proven experience using not-for-profit CRM databases (e.g., Beacon) - or equivalent in the commercial/public sector

· Excellent financial, administrative, and analytical skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of people.

· The ability to work independently and take initiative within a small team.

· Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

· An appreciation for the aims and values of an arts and social impact organisation.

Benefits include:

 ·25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

· Additional day off for your birthday and for volunteering.

· A group contributory pension scheme after three months.

· Discounts in the museum shop and with local businesses.

· Access to season ticket, rental deposit, and cycle to work loans.

· Free access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Programme.

· Support for your training and development via an online platform.

Alongside these benefits, you will join a collaborative and mission-driven team. You will play a key part in an organisation dedicated to creating positive social change through the arts.

How to Apply

Please send your CV by the closing date for further consideration.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 7th November at 10am

1st stage interviews: 11th November (onsite)

Final interviews: 12th November (onsite)

The Sales and Insights Manager leads on the management and development of the CRM database and ticketing system (Tessitura). They are responsible for reporting and in-depth analysis of sales and data with the aim of better understanding our audience and delivering creative, data led, and results driven marketing campaigns.

Application deadline: 12PM, Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews will take place: The week commencing 1st December 2025
Second Round Interviews will take place: The week commencing 8th December 2025

The Marketing & Communications team is crucial to the success of the Almeida’s ambitious vision and the strategic priorities for the team include:

• Build and manage the brand of the Almeida Theatre across London, the UK and internationally.
• Take a strategic and data first approach to marketing and promoting the Almeida and its work in order to deliver income targets in excess of £3 million in ticket sales each year.
• Build and diversify the audience who experience our artistic programme and increase engagement levels among those currently least engaged in arts and culture.
• Engage with a significantly bigger audience than current ticket purchasers, curating a cultural conversation predominantly through the creation and distribution of digital content.
• Develop a segmentation strategy for audiences based on insights from our CRM system (Tessitura).
• Generate additional income from growth of the Almeida Membership and the promotion of auxiliary sales.

Key Responsibilities:
CRM:

• Lead on management of Almeida’s central CRM database, Tessitura, and act as principal point of contact with Tessitura for all system maintenance, development, and upgrades.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Development teams to maximise the use of our CRM systems and ensure they are fit for purpose and align with the goals of the organisation.
• Ensure the CRM provides an effective sales funnel and is an efficient sales process.
• Work with the Box Office Manager to set up on-sales for new productions and events.
• Update the information and content in TNEW (online booking system), working Box Office Manager to ensure a smooth sales path.
• Work with the Development team to enhance our insight into current and prospective supporters. In particular, working to support Membership recruitment and retention, to encourage donations.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to produce audience segmentation strategies.
• Help troubleshoot queries or issues, related to Tessitura filtering those that cannot be resolved internally through to the Tessitura support.
• Provide support to all of the key departments within the Almeida which generate and use data, including set up of users, and provide training as required.
• Be a key part of the Almeida’s GDPR team ensuring all our data collection and processing complies with all current and future data protection legislation.

Sales, Insights and Data:

• Compile and deliver sales reports and analysis to relevant departments across the organisation, including senior and executive leadership, tailoring reports to suit a range of requirements.
• Monitor ticket inventory and introduce strategies for managing ticket holds.
• Provide up-to-date data analysis and reporting on marketing activities to help improve the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Use sales data analysis to advise the Director of Marketing and Communications on ticket pricing strategies.
• Manage our digital audience survey (Survey Monkey) and Arts Council data collection platform (Illuminate), collating and reporting on the results and evaluation of campaigns and audiences.
• Help guide the Almeida’s audience development strategy through customer research and data analysis relating to existing and new audiences.
• Support other departments with data collection and analysis.

Other duties:

• Be jointly responsible for the accuracy of all marketing communications, maintaining the theatre brand at all times, and advocating for this across the organisation.
• Support the Marketing Manager with digital advertising.
• Help to develop and deliver marketing strategies to increase income from auxiliary sales such as merchandise and Almeida Café & Bar.

Person Specification

• Enthusiasm for theatre and the work of the Almeida.
• Significant experience of CRM and ticketing systems, ideally Tessitura.
• Digitally and technologically fluent, with understanding of relevant software and systems.
• Knowledge of in-depth ticketing data-analysis and reporting techniques.
• Highly numerate, with an interest in data and statistics.
• Experience of driving forward key audience development objectives.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A creative thinker, problem solver and confident decision maker.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability and confidence in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want to create and sustain a productive, diverse and inclusive working environment. We ask everyone who works with us to champion this ambition and embed it in their day-to-day work being at the heart of our Actions for change: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and monitored through our Action Plan.

Environmental Sustainability
We aim to be an environmentally sustainable organisation and ask that our all our teams work to support this. In doing so we are seeking to promote efficient and sustainable practices that create
minimal impact. This is outlined in our Environmental Sustainability Policy and tracked in our annual action plan.

Remuneration and Hours:
Salary: £41,000 per annum
Holiday: 25 days per annum
Probationary period: 3 months
Notice period: 3 months
Pension: As part of auto-enrolment you may be eligible for NOW pension. The Almeida contributes 3% of basic salary to a stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), following 6 months’ service and successful probationary period.
Other Benefits: theatre ticket subsidy scheme, season ticket loan, theatre tickets, staff discount in the Almeida bar and other local amenities.
Location: This position is based at the Almeida’s administration offices at 108 Upper Street, London N1 1QN. There will also be the opportunity to work remotely.

For a job description and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.

We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.

About the capital project

The Playhouse Capital Development project is progressing through RIBA stage 3 with a design freeze now implemented. Work will continue to bring together a final stage 3 report which will give clear costings and timeframes for the project, before submitting a formal planning application at the end of October 2025. We anticipate that following this we will seek final approval to progress to RIBA stage 4 and commit to a start date for mid 2027 and a schedule of works that will see the project completed before 2029.

About this role

This part time (average 3 days per week) fixed term role has been created to work cross organisation and to work collaboratively with a new-look Development team to secure additional funding to realise this transformational capital project.
The person will play a pivotal role in our capital fundraising campaign, delivering the fundraising strategy behind this transformative initiative. Working closely with the Assistant Director, Development & Partnerships, senior leadership, trustees, the development team and funders, the postholder will manage the key milestones towards a successful a capital campaign that will transform the theatre’s facilities and secure its long-term future. 

What we’re looking for

We’re looking to work with someone with proven fundraising experience, specifically in the charitable sector, and with the ability to secure funding from a wide variety of sources, and work collaboratively with a new Development team supporting shared targets

You should have experience of fundraising for capital projects and a strong understanding of the requirements of time sensitive capital projects for cultural or charitable purposes. You will have experience of planning and delivering major fundraising events for capital targets e.g. gala dinners and auctions.

We Offer

Flexibility of working patterns, a good salary, 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus public holidays, plus your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more

This is a part time (average of 3 days per week, with flexibility around working patterns) fixed term role for the duration of the capital campaign (anticipated as 18-24 months)

Closing date 13 November 2025

Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts? Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new Head of Philanthropy.

The Head of Philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse. This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.

We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated. The Head of Philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.

The post-holder will report to the Strategic Director of Fundraising & Development, deputising as required, and will line manage the Development Administrator. This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the Strategic Director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).

This is a permanent, full time contract. We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week.

Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website.

To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing before the deadline.

The closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 November 2025.

Our client in Cirencester is an award-winning producing house charity renowned through the UK for its unique and innovative approach to theatrical excellent and problem-solving. They deliver the life-changing magic of live performance and will now hire a new Head of Development and Fundraising.

The Head of Development and Fundraising will drive their mission forward with creativity, energy and passion. The postholder will principally cultivate relationships and secure funding with major donors – both existing and new to the organisation – exciting and delighting those philanthropists to give significant gifts at the five-figure level and above. The role attracts a position on the committed management team while also managing a small team responsible for donors, sponsors, friends and partners to the organisation.

The selected candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising and will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking ideally within an arts fundraising setting. The fundraising experience and knowledge will be key too, with the postholder able to demonstrate a track record of telling compelling stories to captivate donors for revenue and capital fundraising asks.  Above all, the selected candidate will be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, to match the ambitions and approach this organisation and its leadership takes.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

This role exists to support Theatre Royal’s mission and strategy by contributing your skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver excellent outcomes for the organisation and our audiences.

Key responsibilities of the role are outlined below. We value flexibility and ask all colleagues to be willing to undertake reasonable duties within their skills and experience to help achieve our shared goals. You’ll also work in line with our policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.

The Head of Development will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the Development Strategy to deliver the Trust’s external fundraising engagement and hands on delivery of raised income. They will generate sustained income from a range of different sources including sponsorship, local businesses, membership schemes as well as major donors and individual giving. They will work closely with colleagues and consultants to lever grants from trusts and foundations and public grant sources. They will develop audience loyalty, increase membership and grow general donations and legacy income.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s Development strategy in alignment with the strategic plan, in collaboration with Trustees, senior leadership, and external consultants such as TRG Arts.

Donor & Sponsor Development
Identify, recruit, and cultivate high-net-worth individuals, sponsors and other funding partners. Build trusted relationships and lead on prospect research, cultivation plans, and solicitation strategies.

Trust & Foundations

Build and maintain strong relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring well-researched and compelling funding proposals. Track funding deadlines and reporting requirements, ensuring high-quality submissions and stewardship.

Revenue Generation & Innovation
Proactively explore and develop new income streams, sponsorship opportunities, and innovative fundraising models, ensuring alignment with the trust’s mission and strategy.

Events & Engagement
Plan and deliver a comprehensive programme of fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and advocacy events to engage donors and stakeholders.

Communications & Advocacy
Act as a key advocate and ambassador for the trust, ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment across fundraising communications, including oversight of the Annual Review.

Data, Reporting & Compliance

Oversee the fundraising database, manage financial reporting, track pledges, and ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.

Responsibilities for a Head of Department

• Develop and deliver departmental plans aligned with organisational strategy.
• Lead and support teams to achieve high standards of performance and creativity.
• Manage budgets, resources, and reporting within your area.
• Maintain oversight of compliance within your department, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Lead on implementing and monitoring statutory obligations and best practice in your area.
• Contribute to organisational decision-making and collaborative projects.
• Support a culture of learning, inclusivity, and innovation.

Harris Hill is working with a wonderful organisation, that works within the arts and heritage space, for 6 months on a fixed term contract.

This role can be full time, part time (3-4dpw), and has the opportunity to potentially go permanent too, so an excellent opportunity in todays environment. The organisation is asking for an office based term, but there may be some flexibility for some time at home. 

As the Development Officer, you will review and manage the cultivation and stewardship of individual supporters, including the administration of donor records, communications, events, and gift/grant administration and reporting. You will also expand the prospect pipeline, and prepare for growth in both capital and revenue fundraising. This will include the support of the charity's fundraising efforts and public engagement activities, research potential sources of supporters, including from Trusts, Foundations, donors and stakeholders.

Required skills and attributes

Excellent written communication skills

Competent in using Raiser’s Edge, Excel, Word and Outlook

Logical and analytical approach to the development of systems, processes and reports

Demonstrable ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload, with excellent attention to detail

The ability to cultivate effective and positive working relationships with a wide range of people

Able to take your own initiative when necessary 

Events management and support (D)

Grant Fundraising reporting (D)

Prospect Research (D)

A warm and friendly manner

A well organised and systematic approach to work

Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch as the client is looking to get someone in post ASAP, so is reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. 

Be part of something truly inspiring.

The Orpheus Centre is an award-winning charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18–25 to live independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and visual arts. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values — joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined — and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-led Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Salary: £72,000 – £77,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location: Godstone, Surrey (onsite with some flexibility)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

You’ll lead the financial strategy, planning and operations for the Orpheus Centre, ensuring sustainability, transparency and compliance while enabling innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to drive organisational success.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit.
• Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.
• Lead on procurement, risk management and digital transformation in finance systems.
• Manage investments and oversee capital and operational budgets.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

This is a hands-on and highly influential role for someone who thrives on both strategic planning and operational excellence.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in senior financial leadership — ideally within the charity and/or education sector.

You will bring:

• Strong understanding of charity SORP, financial governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• A proactive, future-focused approach and commitment to Orpheus’ values and mission. 

Why join Orpheus?

• At Orpheus, you’ll join a joyful and inclusive community that values creativity and collaboration. We offer:
• The opportunity to play a key role in an Outstanding organisation.
• A collaborative leadership environment with real impact.
• A supportive and passionate team culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Free parking on our beautiful Surrey campus.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

Safeguarding & Equality

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our advert sooner.

Our client works to advance how we see and understand visual arts, as an internationally renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery. The institute has recently secured the largest gift in their history, and is imminently launching the Campaign in its history. As such, the Advancement team is growing, and the institute is now recruiting a Development Lead (Legacies).

The Development Lead (Legacies) is a newly created position that will develop the legacy strategy for the organisation and own a growing area of strategic importance, leading the delivery of a compelling, pro-active legacy giving programme to support the institute's long-term ambitions. The strategy you will develop will be multi-year in its scope and will increase legacy income through fundraising, marketing and stewardship, and will integrate legacy giving into broader fundraising and alumni engagement plans.

The selected candidate will have proven experience in legacy fundraising with a track record of developing and implementing successful legacy giving strategies, with demonstrable experience too of securing significant legacy pledges. You will have experience of developing annual and multi-year strategic plans that drive forward in-year activity with long-term growth.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Payroll Manager to join an established Finance team to lead the payroll function. 

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Payroll Manager will play a crucial role in supporting our employees through the timely and accurate processing of all associated payrolls and dealing with employee queries on an ad hoc basis. The Payroll Manager will be a key link between our regional and central managers and our finance team, and central to fostering a culture of trust and fairness across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and technical skills, with a high attention to detail and capable of working independently to deadlines

Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as our new Accounts Officer.  Based in North London within the OAE’s lively home at Acland Burghley School, this is not just a job: it’s a chance to be part of a global-trailblazer in period instrument performance, education, and innovation.

Responsibilities include:

• Process, record, and check all invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with best accounting / charity / arts financial standards.

• Maintain clear, up-to-date bookkeeping records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations (bank, supplier, etc.), making sure all financial data is clean and audit-ready.

• Support all departments with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting — helping to translate artistic ambition into realistic budgets, tracking variances, and enabling confident decision making.

• Assist the Director of Finance and Finance Manager in administrative tasks, financial controls, internal process improvements, and preparation for audits or external review.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website. 

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 7th November 2025.

We are currently seeking a Patrons Manager to join our fantastic Development Department on a permanent, full-time basis.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:
We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Patrons Manager to join our high-performing Development team. Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and managing the Membership Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional stewardship for our members and supporters, helping to meet and exceed annual income targets.

Our members are at the heart of everything we do at Shakespeare’s Globe. They enjoy a range of benefits that bring them closer to our work - from priority booking and exclusive events to our much-loved Globe magazine. Joining us at an exciting time following the relaunch of our Friends membership scheme, you’ll ensure its smooth delivery and ongoing growth, while cultivating meaningful engagement with our Patron community.

Guided by the Globe’s new 5-year business plan, you’ll lead on the strategic development of Friends and Patrons and contribute to individual giving campaigns across both revenue and capital projects. You’ll also collaborate with the Head of Individual Giving to strengthen our US philanthropic programme, helping to build lasting relationships.

The skills:

• Experience of holding responsibility for membership development, retention and assessment within an arts organisation or charity.
• Experience of successful face-to-face fundraising and high-level donor focused development.
• A demonstrable commitment to excellent donor stewardship at the highest level. 
• Experience of delivering fundraising targets, effective operational planning and financial tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a variety of people at all levels, including a well-developed sense of tact and diplomacy. 
• Experience of writing copy and corresponding with donors demonstrating strong literacy skills and the ability to create a compelling case for support.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and being a supportive team member.
• Experience of strong people management skills, either through direct line management or comparable responsibilities.
• Experience using a CRM system in a Development department (we use Tessitura).
• Proven project management skills, gained through having developed and managed projects independently. 
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to analyse and present complex data and make recommendations for action/improvement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of marketing theory and its application to the development of successful membership recruitment and retention campaigns.
• Demonstrable knowledge of membership schemes across the arts sector, as well as general trends, techniques in fundraising and external relations.
• Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and the ability to apply and promote these in practice at work.

 
Benefits:
•    Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
•    Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
•    Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
•    Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
•    Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
•    Life assurance scheme 
•    Rental deposit scheme
•    Season ticket loans 
•    Eye test voucher scheme
•    Flu vaccination scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

Interested? Know someone who'd be perfect for the role?

• For more information, please download the job description from our website
• To apply, please complete the online application form on our main jobs page by 12.00pm (noon) on Thursday 6 November 2025. 

Please note that we may close this advert early, once a certain number of applications have been received.

If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment team (contact details on the main jobs page).

Health & Safety Coordinator

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months max, to cover maternity leave.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday

The role:

The Health & Safety Coordinator will provide support across the Rothschild Foundation to ensure that all appropriate health and safety, risk management, and related compliance systems and procedures are in place, reviewed and updated regularly.

This role is responsible for producing incident reports and submitting RIDDOR reports, undertaking weekly and quarterly playground inspections, as well as responding to all queries - both internally and externally - relating to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations into workplace and visitor incidents, and be directly responsible for the necessary record keeping and any claims management.
• Working with the Security Department, and supporting as required with fire testing and safety. You will work with the Head of Security on disaster planning and the disaster team in general
• Ensure contractor management policy is followed, and new contractors are onboarded correctly with all documents checked
• Undertake weekly and quarterly routine inspection of the children’s woodland playground at Waddesdon Manor, ensuring all paperwork is completed, reporting any required works, and liaising with ROSPA and the insurers during their annual inspection
• Make the action points for the H&S Committee meeting, distribute these in a timely manner, and support preparation of the agenda in advance of the meeting
• Ensure Heads of Departments update and maintain all risk assessments for their business area and that record of awareness forms are completed annually, and remind Heads of Department about conducting new activity risk assessments
• Coordinate mandatory training for the Rothschild Foundation using the e-learning system and regularly produce reports on staff members that have not completed the required modules and flag to the relevant line manager

You will be a great fit if...

You have great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills, as well as 2 years of relevant work experience in a similar role. You'll have experience working in health and safety and the ability to process incident reports and undertake inspections.

Rewards for working with us:

• Waddesdon Discounts
• National Trust Staff Card
• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make up to 10% of your basic salary
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

To see the full job description, please see the attachment. TO APPLY, please submit your CV and Covering Letter explaining how your skills match those outlined above.