Development Lead

London, Greater London (On-site)
£45,000 per year
Part-time (3 days per week )
Contract (3 years fixed-term with ambition to extend subject to funding )
Job description

Turtle Key Arts – London (Lyric Hammersmith)

Turtle Key Arts is seeking an experienced and motivated Development Lead to join our small, dynamic team. This new role will be central to delivering our fundraising strategy, building on our long-standing reputation as creative producers of ground-breaking inclusive arts projects.

Working 3 days a week alongside the CEO, Artistic Director and Trustees, you will:

  • Lead on fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate and individual giving
  • Build relationships with funders and partners to secure new multi-year income
  • Strengthen donor stewardship and embed a culture of philanthropy across the charity
  • Enhance our fundraising systems and communications (Donorfy CRM)
  • Advocate for Turtle Key Arts and our mission of delivering inclusive arts for underrepresented communities

We are looking for someone with:

  • A successful track record in fundraising for arts/charities
  • Target driven
  • Excellent writing and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence managing multiple priorities in a small team
  • A commitment to inclusion and access in the arts

Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week (fixed-term, 3 years with ambition to extend subject to funding)
Location: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London W6 0QL
Salary: £45,000 per annum, pro rata
Start date: April 2026 (exact start date negotiable)

Application resources
Organisation
Turtle Key Arts View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Turtle Key Arts produces and devises original, ground-breaking art to entertain and inspire

Posted on: 23 January 2026
Closing date: 16 February 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising

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