Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising and Development team on a fixed-term basis.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover) will work alongside the Strategic Director of Fundraising and Development to lead and further develop the strategic plan for corporate fundraising at the Playhouse. They will also lead the day-to-day running of the activities that fall within this key component of the Fundraising and Development department.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover) will be part of a small team and receive some admin support from the Development Administrator.

Corporate sector fundraising includes planning, developing and managing campaigns to meet agreed income targets for income from businesses, managing and delivering agreed benefits, and maintaining key Playhouse partnerships with the corporate sector.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract of 35 hours per week for around 12 months, depending on available start date. Working pattern will vary with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. Pay for this role is £30,600 per year. 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.

Before applying for the role, please read the job pack on our website. This includes the full list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse.

To apply, please fill in both forms on our website before the application deadline.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 24 July 2026.

Interviews are currently to be scheduled for Monday 3 August 2026.