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Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester (On-site)
£34,000 - £37,000 per year depending on experience
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Senior Corporate Development Manager (Maternity cover) to lead corporate fundraising at CFT
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Chichester, West Sussex (On-site)
£34,000 - £37,000 per year depending on experience
Full-time
Contract (Maternity Cover - c. 12 months)
Job description

This is an exciting time to join CFT as we launch a bold new business plan and have recently opened a brand-new fringe venue, The Nest. You will play a pivotal role in building and expanding relationships with local and national businesses to support our productions, Learning, Education and Participation (LEAP) programme, and wider community engagement.

The Senior Corporate Development Manager will lead the planning and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy. You will secure new sponsorships, steward existing relationships, and develop high-value, multi-year partnerships that align with both CFT’s priorities and our supporters’ objectives.

As line manager to the Development Officer (Corporates & Trusts), you will provide guidance, support and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring best practice in fundraising and partnership management across the organisation.

Senior Corporate Development Manager (maternity cover)

£34,000 - £37,000 pa. dependent on experience

Full details of the role can be found on our website 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

  • Lead on the development and delivery of CFT’s corporate fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director of Development
  • Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters
  • Contribute to the wider Development strategy and annual Business Plan

Fundraising & Relationship Building

  • Meet the annual Corporate Development target, currently c£300,000, along with the support of the Development Officer
  • Secure sponsorship for productions, seasons, and organisational priorities
  • Identify, cultivate and convert new corporate supporters, building long-term, high-value relationships
  • Devise and deliver tailored cultivation and pitching strategies, including for national brands
  • Draft and negotiate contracts for all corporate partnerships
  • Host cultivation events and support the Development Committee, Executive and senior managers in engaging prospective sponsors
  • Ensure due diligence in line with CFT’s Donation Acceptance Policy
  • Support the Development Officer in managing and growing CFT’s Corporate Membership network

Donor and Partnership Management

  • Manage CFT’s portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events
  • Oversee reporting to sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value
  • Work with colleagues across CFT to develop and deliver bespoke partnership opportunities aligned with corporate social responsibility priorities

Marketing & Communications

  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across CFT platforms
  • Develop creative branding opportunities and report on sponsorship reach
  • Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from the Development Officer and Marketing team

Management

  • Provide coaching, training and support to the Development Officer to ensure professional growth and high performance
  • Model excellence in fundraising practice and collaboration across CFT
  • Manage budgets within the corporate fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness

To apply please emailyour CV and a covering letter, or video to our recruitment team by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2509SCDM in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification. 

Please email us if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying. 

Application resources
Posted by
Chichester Festival Theatre View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 01 October 2025
Closing date: 20 October 2025 at 10:00
Job ref: 2509SCDM
Tags: Fundraising, Theatre, Corporate Fundraising

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