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London, Greater London (On-site)
£55,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.

Purpose of role

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will join the Development department at a time of rapid and exciting growth for the team, with a remit to lead a high achieving and ambitious team of three to achieve significant revenue targets through partnerships and sponsorships, oversee a successful corporate masterclass programme and research and implement new opportunities to generate revenue.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious and highly motivated individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment with senior experience in corporate development, and who is interested in playing a critical role at one of the UK's leading producing theatres. The successful candidate will be a brilliant relationship builder and manager, both internally and externally. They will enjoy a close working relationship with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, the wider development team and members of the senior management team.

TERMS

Salary: £55,000 per annum


Applications Close at 10am on Tuesday 21 October.

Round One Interviews: Monday 27 October

Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 4 November

We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Partnerships and Sponsorships 

  • Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Trusts and Events to deliver the Donmar’s Development strategy in line with the wider Organizational strategy and following our core Donmar values.
  • Lead the Corporate Development team to maximise revenue from corporate partnerships and the Donmar’s growing corporate masterclass programme. 
  • Report to and work closely with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising to set ambitious yet realistic annual targets for the corporate team. 
  • Lead on new business, personally generating significant income through identifying prospective new corporate partners and delivering effective cultivation strategies, including engaging appropriate members of the Board and Development Committee. 
  • Take a commercial approach to income generation at the Donmar, identifying and developing new opportunities for further growth. 
  • Exploring new partnerships models in collaboration with our Partners, co-creating projects and being excited about change and innovation.
  • Lead on the account management of the Donmar’s major Partners.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of other partners and sponsors contributing to meeting corporate fundraising targets, including ensuring renewal or upgrade. 
  • Ensure that the Donmar’s corporate partners are receiving the highest quality of service from the Corporate and wider Development team, and other Donmar staff members.
  • Manage and report against income budgets for Corporate support, working closely with the Finance team on monthly forecasting of income.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to ensure the ability to identify opportunities for new partnership support.
  • Ensure the efficient administration of the Corporate function (including contractual compliance, data management and adherence to all Donmar policies).
  • Lead and support at relevant Corporate cultivation and stewardship events.

Line Management

  • Effectively line manage and nurture the Senior Corporate Development Manager, ensuring that their work is delivered to the highest standard and that financial targets are met. 
  • Oversee the professional growth of the Corporate team ensuring everyone works to the best of their ability, collaboratively, and upholding Donmar values.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Significant senior experience of managing corporate partnerships in house, ideally in the performing arts, heritage or higher education sector. 
  • Demonstrable success in securing six figure partnerships from a range of sectors. 
  • An experienced and strong relationship manager, with demonstrable ability to retain and grow partnerships. 
  • Experience of developing new commercial opportunities to generate earned income.
  • An entrepreneurial and proactive approach to identifying opportunities for corporate partnerships.  
  • A team player, with experience leading and motivating a team to achieve and exceed targets.  
  • The ability to work independently to achieve objectives.
  • The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment.
  • Experience of budget setting and monitoring.
  • Exceptional understanding of the corporate fundraising marketplace.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with CRM databases, preferably Spektrix
  • Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages;
  • Ambitious, motivated and results oriented.
  • Experience of working with colleagues at a senior level including Senior Management Team, artistic staff and Development Board members.
Application resources
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Donmar Warehouse View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 03 October 2025
Closing date: 21 October 2025 at 10:00
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Partnerships, Theatre, Corporate Fundraising

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