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Polka Theatre in Wimbledon seeks a Development & Events Manager to join our successful and welcoming team.
This is the role for you, if you:
· Would like to work for a pioneering national theatre for children.
· Enjoy planning and delivering fundraising events, which leverage immediate and ongoing support for the charity.
· Want to help a charity inspire supporters and build quality relationships with them, by telling the story of our impact.
· Are creative, personable, dynamic and great at communicating.
Polka is seeking a Development and Events Manager to coordinate Polka’s regular giving programmes, manage an established programme of events and oversee a committed portfolio of corporate supporters. As a key member of the Development Team, this is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help shape Polka's future as a leading children's theatre.
The Development and Events Manager will help donors feel inspired, appreciated, and compelled to support Polka. You will do this through high-quality communications and events for Polka’s donors, potential donors and corporate partners. The postholder will devise and coordinate a varied annual programme of stewardship and cultivation events and take a proactive role in attracting new supporters.
This is a permanent, full-time role. More details are in the recruitment pack on our website.
This role will suit candidates with fundraising experience, particularly with individual giving and events. We also welcome applications from people with transferable skills who can draw on their experience in other sectors.
The role is primarily on site at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, with up to 2 days working from home per week.
Polka's commitment as an equal opportunities employer means we are keen to encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, people across the gender spectrum and people who self-identify as disabled, who are underrepresented in our sector.
Polka is funded by Arts Council England, London, registered charity number 256979.
Registered Charity
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Exceptional theatre that inspires, entertains and changes children’s lives - the home of children's theatre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help shape the future of co‑production in Wales. Join us in turning local learning into national change.
We’re looking for a Programme Coordinator to support our structured strategic involvement support with public services, produce high‑quality case studies and learning outputs, and help us influence national conversations on co‑production. This role sits at the heart of our evolving programme, connecting local insights to the wider policy landscape and supporting better co-production and involvement practice across Wales.
You will help gather and communicate learning from our local work with Public Services Boards (PSBs) and other partners, contributing to a clear, national picture of how co‑production is working in practice. You will work closely with the Programme Manager, associate consultants and local contacts to support project delivery, events, and sharing learning outputs.
Contract type: Fixed term (until 31 August 2027)
Hours: 30 hours per week, flexible working patterns
Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata (£24,324 per annum actual), plus work from home allowance of £26 per month
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata (20 days actual), plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays and a 2-week office closure at Christmas
Location: Remote, with travel for meetings across Wales (Wales-based applicant preferred)
Brief person specification
Knowledge and experience
Experience of coordinating projects or programmes involving multiple partners.
Experience of writing clear and engaging content (e.g. blogs, case studies, articles, reports).
Experience of organising online and/or in‑person events.
Experience using digital tools for communication, coordination and collaboration (e.g. Google Suite, WordPress, social media, CRM/contact lists).
Skills and attributes
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively and manage several concurrent tasks.
Able to interpret information, identify learning and present it clearly.
Ability to build and maintain trusting, professional relationships with a wide range of partners.
Attention to detail in written materials, data handling and resource preparation.
General
Commitment to co‑production, involvement and social justice.
Comfortable working independently, drawing on your own initiative.
Curiosity, empathy and a willingness to learn from others.
Able to work well as part of a team and to work on a range of collaborative projects to advance the work of the network.
Recruitment pack, including full role description and person specification, is available when clicking "Apply Now" below.
As part of your cover letter, please submit a statement addressing the full criteria as listed in the recruitment pack.
Non Charity Employer
1 - 5
For a fairer and more sustainable Wales where everyone has a voice that is heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.